CANCELLED Niagara Benchlands Badge Hike

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): We will meet at Jordan Hollow Park, King St (Hwy 81) across from Boo’s Restaurant 3039 King St, Jordan Station
After completing the Ball’s Falls hike, we will drive to Jordan Main Street Parking Lot beside RPM Bakehouse ( 43.1492718 -79.3696930) and complete the walking tour of the town.
Hikers have the option to do the next hike from Mountainview Conservation (43.157888 -79.498415) independently or with the leader on the same day.

Hike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 9-15 km dependent on doing 3rd hike from Mountainview Conservation Area the same day

Description

This series of 3 hikes is a joint effort of NBTC and the Lincoln Museum to introduce hikers to the Niagara Benchlands area.  We will complete the Ball’s Falls hike first, then move to the town of Jordan and explore the historical homes in town as well as the Museum. Art Lives Here is a community wide festival and art trail that celebrates the vibrant arts and culture offerings of Lincoln on the weekend June 21, 22 & 23. Costumed interpreters will be onsite at the schoolhouse that weekend to add to the fun.

Please refer to the following site for badge requirements:  http://niagarabrucetrail.club/wp/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Niagara-Benchlands-Badge.pdf

It is also recommended to download the following pdf:  https://qrco.de/bch3Qi and print the map on page 10 of the PDF

After these 2 sections are completed, hikers will have the option to 1) continue to Mountainview Conservation to complete the third hike with the hike leader or 2) complete this hike independently when convenient.  If #2 is the choice, then hikers will need to submit the required information independently to receive the badge.

If completing all 3 hikes, then badges will be available after the third hike.  Members $10, Non members $15

Scotsdale Farm the Easy Way CANCELLED. UNSETTLED WEATHER WITH A POSSIBLILTY OF THUNDERSTORMS, RAIN AND HIGH TEMPERATURES.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Easy Does It Hikes
Location (Google Maps): Scotsdale Farm, 13807 Trafalgar Rd. N.

Hike Leader(s): Anne Armstrong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 8 – 9 km.

Description

Scotsdale Farm is on of my favourite places to hike. One can follow the main Bruce Trail over some rather challenging trails or relax with some of the many side trail. We will follow the Bennett Side Trail east from the farm house and barn to where it meets 27th Side Road and then return to the farm. Snack/lunch will be beside a pleasant creek. Meet in the main parking lot at 9:45 am. for a 10:00 am. start. Bring water, a snack, sunscreen, insect repellent. Poles might be useful as there is one section with small rocks and tree roots. Depending on our timing I may extend the hike slightly.  I will contact you a couple of days before the hike to give you more contact information.
Leader: Anne Armstrong