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- 24November 24, 2023
9:00 am Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900-am-niagara-on-the-lake-tour-17/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps): Veterans Memorial Park, park just outside the park on King StreetHike Leader(s): Robin Garrett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6-7 kmDescription
Each Friday we will explore different neighbourhoods, trails and parkland throughout Historic Niagara-on-the-Lake.Moderate pace with some weeks entirely on sidewalks and roads while others may include a mix of trails and paved pathways. Great way to build up endurance for longer more strenuous hikes.
Prepare for cooler windy conditions on open parkland and along Lake Ontario and Niagara River trails.
Plan to stay for conversation and a warm cup of coffee or tea at Sweets & Swirls, Community Centre, Niagara Stone Road, NOTL
Dundas Valley Conservation Area
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/dundas-valley-conservation-area-8/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley Conservation’s AreaHike Leader(s): Pati Greenwood, Jeff Dowsett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10 kmDescription
We will hike through the Dundas Valley Conservation Area on the main Bruce Trail, Conservation trails and BT side trails. Bring water and snacks. Be sure to wear appropriate clothing and footwear.Park in the main Parking lot located at 650 Governor’s Road. Parking fees will be required. See the Hamilton Conservation Authority for more information: https://conservationhamilton.ca/admissions-fees/
Please arrive at 9:15 am as we will leave promptly at 9:30 am.
Urban Walk: Bronte Village
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/urban-walk-bronte-village/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Bronte Athletic Park parking lot. The baseball diamond will be on your right as you enter.Hike Leader(s): Roger Harris Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 8 kmDescription
We will follow Donovan Bailey Trail to Bronte Road, then take Heritage Trail to Bronte Harbour. After a short break, we will continue along Waterfront Trail to Water’s Edge Drive, then walk southwest along Marine Drive to return to our starting point. The route is on a mixture of paved and packed gravel paths.If you would like to read up on this walk, it is described as Hike No. 11 (‘Donovan Bailey/Bronte Village Loop’) in Nicola Ross’ book ”Halton Hikes” (2016).
Please dress appropriately for the weather. Hiking books and poles will not be necessary. Bring one litre of water, and a lunch or snacks.
Fossil Glen/Frank Holley side trail loop
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/fossil-glen-frank-holley-side-trail-loop-3/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps):Meet at the base of the escarpment on East Linton Road. Park on the west side of the road, where the road turns north, east of km 118.2 (Map 33).
Hike Leader(s): Carol Graham-Mullin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing, There might be icy and slippery sections., There might be muddy sections.
Distance: 4-4.5 km.Description
We will use the main trail south into Fossil Glen and loop back to the Frank Holley sidetrail and main trail to the cabin ruins on the main trail. Then return east to the trailhead below. Please bring icers or snowshoes as the conditions warrant for that day. Poles are also recommended. Please contact the hike leader at 226-787-8804 if you are unable to register.