Connect to the main trail from the parking lot and follow Louth side trail in a loop to rejoin main trail back to staff avenue. Stop and view louth falls.
Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Hike Location (Google Maps): Entrance (15.2 km Map 2) Woodend Conservation Area off Taylor Rd Hike Leader(s): Dave Wilson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate Distance: 5 km
Description Explore the history surrounding3rd Welland Canal including forgotten buildings, structures and tunnels.
Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Loop Location (Google Maps): Merritt Trail Parking Lot beside Sobey’s 344 Glendale Avenue Hike Leader(s): Lauren Doig Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Easy Distance: 21 km
Description One of the longer hikes for the side trail badge, follow the Merritt Trail to the Bert Lowe Trail to Decew House and the main trail back to Glendale Avenue. Remember to take photo’s.
Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Loop Location (Google Maps): Queenston Heights Park, South Terminus Cairn, 14184 Niagara Pkwy Niagara On The Lake (Map #1, 0.0 km). Hike Leader(s): Dan Wilson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate Distance: 9 km
Description Loop Hike from Cairn to Upper Canada Heritage Trail returning on paved track
Hosting Club: Niagara, Iroquoia Category: Special Event Location (Google Maps): Toronto Club Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr Terrain: Slippery Sections Likely, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing Distance: About 20km
Description This hike, #1 of 8 will incorporate all the side trails and the main trail in the Toronto section, twice, over a period of time. The other dates have not been finalized but because there will be no car shuttle, you can make up any hikes you miss when it is convenient. All hikes will start and finish at the same location so participants are encouraged to carpool to the meeting place.
Participation in all the hikes, which is not mandatory unless you are hiking for badges, will qualify you for two of each badge: Toronto ETE badge as well as the Toronto Sideways badge.
The first hike is from Hilton Falls parking and will incorporate the Philip Gosling Side Trail, part of the main trail and the Hilton Falls Side Trail up to the parking lot nearest to 15 Sideroad on Sixth Line. The return hike will take us back to the parking lot at Hilton Falls Conservation Area.
We will make stops to feed birds (bring bird seed) and also to see the falls.
Please note, there is a fee at this parking lot. $7 Adults $6 Seniors
Hilton Falls Conservation Area 4985 Campbellville Road, Milton ON
This hike is rated as Brisk – Please be prepared to hike at 4-5km per hour. Please bring icers/crampons/traction devices to wear on your boots.
Please register for this hike – limited to 10 hikers.
Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Hike Location (Google Maps): Parking lot of Merritt Island, at the north end of Cross St., Welland Hike Leader(s): Sylvia Wheeler Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Easy Distance: 7 km
Description Flat hike along paved trail alongside the Welland canal
Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Hike Location (Google Maps): Parking lot of Merritt Island, at the north end of Cross St., Welland Hike Leader(s): Sylvia Wheeler Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Easy Distance: 7 km
Description Flat hike along paved trail alongside the Welland canal
Description One of the longer hikes for the side trail badge. Remember to take pictures. Trail heads north on the westside of the Niagara Parkway and follows the Niagara River.
Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Hike Location (Google Maps): Rockway Community Centre, Pelham Rd Hike Leader(s): Alicia Aitchison Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Strenuous Distance: 6 km
Description Rocky hike through woodland with hills and spectacular water fall
Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Youth Hike Location (Google Maps): Entrance to Woodend Conservation Area on Taylor Rd. NOTL. (Map 2, km 15.2) Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate Distance: 6 km
Description Hike the trails around Woodend Conservation area and visit the Outdoor classroom, First Nations, Métis and Inuit Garden. Bring $4 to receive the Youth Hike badge.
Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Night Location (Google Maps): 2980 King St Jordan, Opposite Boos Restaurant Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate Distance: 6 km
Description Night hike along the Bruce and Jim Rainforth side trail. Bring night lamp and icers
Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Youth Hike Location (Google Maps): Pkg lot on Quarry Rd., Beamsville. (Map 4, km 65.0) Hike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate Distance: 6 km
Description Discover the history of the 19th Century Quarry Pioneers and the Cave Spring Witch. Bring $4 and receive the Youth Hike Badge
Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Cancelled Location (Google Maps): Parking lot on Merritt Island, Welland 42.996309, -79.246302 42°59’46.7″N 79°14’46.7″W Carpool to parking lot behind the Smokin’ Buddha, 265 King St, Port Colborne Hike Leader(s): Jacques Boilard Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Brisk Terrain: Easy Distance: 15 km
Description Cancelled. Earn the Merritt trail badge for all 3 hikes. This series follows the Merritt trail from Port Colborne to Port Dalhousie.
Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Hike Location (Google Maps): Niagara Glen Nature Centre, 3050 Niagara Pkwy, Niagara Falls Hike Leader(s): Dan Wilson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Strenuous Distance: 8 km
Description Hike deep in the Niagara Gorge, stairways lead to 4 kilometres of rugged paths that wind through this pristine pocket of Carolinian Forest, past prehistoric geological formations, wild flora and fauna. The Niagara Glen overlooks the rapid waters of the Niagara River.
Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Hike Location (Google Maps): Malcolmson Park at end of Niagara St & Lakeshore Rd, St.Cath Hike Leader(s): Gary & Donna Sands Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Easy Distance: 6 km
Description Hike the waterfront trail in Malcolmson Eco Park Flat trails making it easy for walking. Hike may run along the canal or venture through the wooded area. Very peaceful and serene.
Hosting Club: Niagara Category: In and Out Location (Google Maps): Woodend Conservation Area off Taylor Road (Map 2) Hike Leader(s): Dave Wilson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate Distance: 5 km
Description Hike along the historic 3rd canal to the present canal bridge on Glendale. Return along same route.
Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Hike Location (Google Maps): Pkg lot on Quarry Rd., Beamsville. (Map 4, km 65.0) Hike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate Distance: 6 km
Description Discover the history of the 19th Century Quarry Pioneers and the Cave Spring Witch
Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Cancelled Location (Google Maps): Parking lot at Book Depot, 67 Front St. North, Thorold. 43°07’41.0″N 79°12’07.9″W 43.128058, -79.202189 Carpool to parking lot on Merritt Island, Welland Hike Leader(s): Jacques Boilard Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Brisk Terrain: Easy Distance: 15 km
Description Cancelled. Earn the Merritt trail badge for all 3 hikes. This series follows the Merritt trail from Port Colborne to Port Dalhousie.
Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Leisurely Location (Google Maps): Happy Rolphs parking lot. 650 Read Rd. St Catharines. 43°13’27.8″N 79°12’10.3″W 43.224390, -79.202854 Hike Leader(s): Gary & Donna Sands Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely Terrain: Easy Distance: 5 km
Description The George Nicholson Memorial Trail near the Charles Ansell Park offers spectacular views of the great lakes and the small lighthouse in Port Weller.
