- HikeType Geology
- PaceTypes Leisurely <3 km/hr
- PaidOuting No
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Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Geology
Location (Google Maps): Cave Springs Conservation Area
Hike Leader(s): Angela Lytle Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely <3 km/hr
Description
Join the Niagara Bruce Trail Club, Bridges Niagara Immigrant and Refugee Services and PFLAG Niagara for a Rainbow Hike with Kristin Hanson, Geologist
What is a Rainbow Hike?
These hikes aim to bring 2S-LGBTQIA+ folks and newcomers together with other newcomers and community members, friends and allies to enjoy nature and connect to the land and enjoy nature in all seasons. It is an intentionally affirming space for people of diverse backgrounds and identities with a focus on 2S-LGBTQIA+ inclusion. Everyone is welcome.
For Pride month, BTC Pride badges and stickers are free for all hikers! Come celebrate Pride with likeminded folks enjoying nature together!
Hike Details:
From the Cave Springs Conservation Area parking lot, we will hike along the Ice Cave Trail, the Margaret Reed Side Trail and the main Bruce Trail, stopping to explore and discuss the geology of the Niagara Escarpment, the Beamsville Bench wine region and the physiographic and geologic conditions that make it special.
After a short in-and-out hike on the Ice Cave Trail, we will slowly begin an incline up the Margaret Reed side trail as we scale the Niagara Escarpment.
We will consider the 450+million years of history we are hiking through as we make our way slowly to the top. We will stop along the way to discuss and rest.
Once at the top, the terrain on the Bruce Trail is generally flat but footing may be uneven. It may be wet and slippery if it rains. Hiking poles will make the ascent easier and give more stability on uneven footing. Bug spray is needed at Cave Spring in the summer months. We will hike to the site of the very first blaze on the Bruce Trail and admire the views of Lake Ontario and the vineyards of Cave Spring and Malivoire wineries.
Parking: There is a small parking lot at the entrance to Cave Springs Conservation area on Cave Spring Road, just past the Cave Springs winery.
Please arrive by 9:50 to check in with the hike leaders so we can depart at 10.