Peninsula BT Makeup Hike (km 15.6 – km 33.3)

Hosting Club: Peninsula
Category: Peninsula BT Makeup Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Hike Leader(s): Saabir Sohrab Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium (3.0 – 4.5 km/h): A comfortable pace for most hikers with steady progress.
Terrain: Difficult: Steep ascents/descents, rocky scrambling, and some rugged escarpment paths., Moderate: Rolling hills, mild slopes and rocky paths.
Distance: ~17.8

Description

Wright’s Crescent to  Cape Croker Park Gate

This hike is part of the Peninsula BT Makeup Hikes, intended for hikers completing missed sections of the Peninsula Bruce Trail. Each hike requires individual registration.

To hike the entire Peninsula Section, please register for the Full Peninsula End-to-End Series (single registration for all 10 hikes): https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/peninsula-end2end-in-10-series/2026-05-01/

Hikers may register for all 10 Makeup Hikes if they wish.

Expectations: Expect ~7 hours on the trail, depending on the terrain, weather, and group pace. The hike leader sets the pace, aiming for 3–4 km/h, and may adjust as needed for group ability and trail conditions. Breaks will be taken throughout the day.

For safety, participants must remain between the hike leader and the hike sweep at all times.

Meeting Time: 7:15 AM

Fees:

• Registration fee does Cape Croker Park’s parking fees
• Parking costs will be shared
• Fundraising: This hike is a fundraiser to support the Peninsula Bruce Trail Club’s volunteer-run hike program.

Participant Requirements

• Intermediate/experienced hikers with good fitness
• Proper hiking boots, layered clothing, wet weather gear
• Hiking poles recommended
• Bring: Lunch, snacks, water, bug spray

Transportation & Accommodations

• Car shuttle: Participants rotate as drivers; vehicles must be passenger-ready
• Accommodations: Book early; options include motels, campgrounds, hostels, and B&Bs

Note: Dogs are not permitted.

School Bus Hike: Iroquoia E2E #5 of 8

Trip Information
Departure Time: 08:30
Return to City Time: 18:00
Departure Point: Kipling Departure Point

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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Bus Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dundas, ON to Waterdown, ON

Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales, David Royle Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Hilly, Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot), Rocky, Variable
Distance (km): 14 km

Description

We continue our Iroquoia section End-2-End series which we began in the Fall of 2025. Any capable hikers are welcome regardless if completing the End-2-End for one of the badges or not.  Hikers can expect rocky portions and hills as the trail goes up and down the Niagara escarpment. The trail may be wet and muddy. We hope to maintain a steady pace of 4 km/hr. We resume whre we left off at Sydenham Lookout in Dundas. After 2,1/2 km we pass Rock Chapel Sanctuary and Borer’s Falls.  We descend to Valey Road (4 km).  After an asecent we continue along the escarpment to Old Guelph Rd/Hwy 6 (6 km). We continue through the Hwy 6 tunnel through Clappison Woods. and the steep ascent through Smokey Hollow to the Great Falls Lookout Point (12 km) where there will be an optional dropout. We continue another 2 km to King Road (14 km). We will reward our efforts with a refreshment stop in Waterdown, home of the Copper Kettle’s apple fritters.  The distance may be modified according to our  progress during the day.

9:00 In & Around Port Weller East on Several Lakefront Trails

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps):

Happy Rolph’s Animal Farm; 650 Read Rd., St Catharines

Hike Leader(s): Karen Couch Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 7-8 kms

Description

Starting at Happy Rolph’s Animal Farm, we will follow the 9/11 Memorial Walkway, then meander our way to trails maintained by the City of St. Catharines through open parkland, along Lake Ontario. We will then loop our way back through Happy Rolph’s. Birders may want to bring their binoculars.

Please note: The animal viewing area is only open mid-May to Labour Day.

Niagara Glen Hike

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps):

Meet at the Niagara Glen Nature Centre parking lot, 3050 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls. This is located between the Whirlpool Golf Course and the Niagara Botanical Gardens, on the river side of the Niagara Parkway. Parking fees may apply.

Hike Leader(s): Dan Wilson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 10km

Description

Hike deep in the Niagara Gorge, along stairways cut into the rock and rugged paths that wind through this pristine pocket of Carolinian Forest. View ancient geological formations and fossils dating back millions of years, while hiking along the turbulent rapids of the Niagara River. This is a strenuous hike and there is a chance hikers could get wet. Bring water, a snack, gaiters, hiking poles and icers, if necessary. Weather conditions at this time of year can change suddenly. Dress in layers. 🙂