Queenston side trails

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Corner of Concession 2 and York Road, Queenston, Laura Secord Heritage Trail on Google Maps

Hike Leader(s): Erin Lyttle Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7-8 km

Description

We will park at Concession 2 and York road in gravel roadside parking with concrete barriers, if necessary there’s more parking across Concession 2.  We will head south on the Major Teyoninhokarawen/John Norton Side Trail  up the escarpment (poles and boots/trail shoes recommended, especially if there’s mud) and then head east on the main Bruce Trail to Queenston Heights Park.  We will take Alfred’s Trot side trail back to the main trail, head down the escarpment (again, very steep-boots/good traction shoes and poles recommended) and then head back to our cars on Upper Canada Heritage Trail.  Great opportunity for those looking to check these three side trails off their side trail badge requirement. Along the way we will see barracks ruins, lime kiln ruins and maybe even a cave.

CANCELLED: West Rocks and Pottawatomi Conservation followed by an opportunity for a Christmas Pot Luck

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Hike & Potluck
Location (Google Maps):

Memorial Forest. At the end of Young’s Drive

Hike Leader(s): Sheri Hatcher Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
Distance: Approximately 8 km

Description

We will meet at km 105.8 and car shuttle to km 100.7. We will hike the main trail along the West Rocks and Springmount Forest, crossover Hwy 21 and head to Jones Falls. We will then take the Merle Gunby Side Trail loop to the main trail. This  hike ends with a steep descent back to the parking lot.  We will gather for a pot luck lunch following the hike. I will provide hot soup and drinks. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time.  Please contact me through the built in Contact the Hike Leader option if you have any questions or unable to register.

Wednesday Walkers: Pretty River

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Meet in the Snowmobile Parking Lot on Pretty River Road. Near Km 46.8, Edition 31 The Bruce Trail Reference.

Hike Leader(s): Margaret Yaraskavitch Click here to contact the hike leader.

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Some rocky footing, Some steep sections
Length of Hike: 6 kms

Description

We’re hiking in the popular Pretty Valley Provincial Park. Using an access Side Trail, we’ll head to the Main Trail that travels along a moraine with excellent views over the Pretty River Valley. Our return will use the Pretty River Side Trail.