Hikes are currently open for BTC members and guests only. Registration is required. Group size is limited to 10. The wearing of masks on our hikes is strongly recommended. Members, please have your guests register for hikes using your member number.
Description This is a silent hike for the first 45 minutes. Enjoy the sounds of the deep woods along the trail from Wiley Road. There will be a full moon if it is clear and the stars will be out. Follow the Terrace Falls Trail around the Rim of Africa and the Black Walnut trail. Bring Headlamp,. This hike will count towards the night hike badge.
Hosting Club: Niagara Category: In and Out Location (Google Maps): Rotary Park, 395 Pelham Road, St Catharines Hike Leader(s): janet davey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate Distance: 7 kilometres
Description Moderate hike around the trails in and around Rotary Park.
Hosting Club: Niagara Category: In and Out Location (Google Maps): Woodend Conservation Area Hike Leader(s): Alicia Aitchison Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate Distance: Approximately 6 km
Description Hike will begin at Woodend Conservation Area, Taylor Road parking lot. We will hike the Wetland Ridge Side trail and the main trail.
Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Urban Location (Google Maps): King St & Veteran’s Lane Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Easy Distance: 6-7km
Description Each Friday we will explore the area around Niagara-on-the-Lake. Explore where the Niagara River meets Lake Ontario. Experience the Heritage District, woods and the Niagara Parkway. Hike along part of the Bruce Trail’s General Brock Side Trail as well as the Heritage Trail.
Some weeks may be totally on sidewalks and roads while other will include a mix of trail and paved pathways.
Great opportunity to see beautiful NOTL as well as build up your endurance for longer hikes.
Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Loop Location (Google Maps): Queenston Heights Park, near the BTC cairn Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Fast Terrain: Moderate Distance: 11km
Description Start in Queenston Heights Park near the Bruce Trail cairn. (enter near the roundabout on the Niagara Parkway and immediate left and left again to see the cairn). Parking fees may apply ($1.25/hr).
This hike is a combination of Bruce Trail (main & side trail), roads and Niagara Parkway. It should take 2.5-3 hrs.
Bring poles, water, snack, mask and hand sanitizer.
Hosting Club: Niagara Category: In and Out Location (Google Maps): Rockway Conservation Area Hike Leader(s): Alicia Aitchison Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate Distance: Approximately 6 km
Description Starting out at Rockway Community Centre we will hike the side trail and main trail. Beautifully wooded, hilly area with water fall views. Terrain can be challenging with rocks & steep hills. Pace is moderate to fast at approximately 4 km/hr. Hiking boots & poles are strongly recommended.
Each Friday we will explore the area around Niagara-on-the-Lake. Explore where the Niagara River meets Lake Ontario. Experience the Heritage District, woods and the Niagara Parkway. Hike along part of the Bruce Trail’s General Brock Side Trail as well as the Heritage Trail.
Some weeks may be totally on sidewalks and roads while other will include a mix of trail and paved pathways.
Great opportunity to see beautiful NOTL as well as build up your endurance for longer hikes.
Hosting Club: Niagara, Iroquoia Category: Special Event Location (Google Maps): Woodend Conservation Area Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing Distance: 7-8km
Description This hike is another chance to obtain the hikes required for the coveted Halloween badge and will incorporate both a Night Hike and a Halloween Hike. You may use this hike toward both badges as it’s a sanctioned “Double Dip!”
We will start at Woodend Conservation Area and make our way over to the Screaming Tunnel on the main trail, some of which is newly opened trail. Please wear a Halloween costume or hat must be worn as you are to include a photo (selfie) with your log. Please bring a head lamp as we will finish under darkness. Limited to a total of 15 hikers including the leader. All hikers must be registered; please do not show up for the hike as an unregistered participant.
This hike is subject to the regulations for Covid19. Please familiarize yourself with the current rules: https://brucetrail.org/pages/explore-the-trail/hike-schedule#guidelines
Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Hike Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Niagara Glen Parking Lot Hike Leader(s): Dan Wilson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Strenuous Distance: 11 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, Iroquoia Category: Special Event Location (Google Maps): De Cew House at the First Nations Peace Monument Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 5-6km
Description This hike is another chance to obtain the hikes required for the coveted Halloween badge and will incorporate both a Night Hike and a Halloween Hike. You may use this hike toward both badges as it’s a sanctioned “Double Dip!”
We will start at the parking lot and make our way on the Bert Lowe Side Trail, through the tunnel at the 406 Hwy and continue along Lake Gibson and the Power Canal, turnaround and make our way back. Please bring a head lamp as we will finish under darkness. Limited to a total of 15 hikers including the leader. All hikers must be registered; please do not show up for the hike as an unregistered participant.
This hike is subject to the regulations for Covid19. Please familiarize yourself with the current rules: https://brucetrail.org/pages/explore-the-trail/hike-schedule#guidelines
Hosting Club: Niagara, Iroquoia Category: Special Event Location (Google Maps): Quarry Rd to Cave Springs Conservation Area Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing Distance: 5-6km
Description Another chance to earn the coveted Halloween Badge – We will make our way over to the Cave Springs Conservation Area and explore this unique area.
This is a small group hike, limited to 6 hikers, due to limited parking capacity at Quarry Rd which has space for 6 vehicles. If you are car pooling to attend this hike, please let me know so I can open more space up. Please do not show up for this hike as an unregistered participant.
Please familiarize yourself with the current rules: https://brucetrail.org/pages/explore-the-trail/hike-schedule#guidelines
Hosting Club: Niagara Category: In and Out Location (Google Maps): Short Hills Provincial Park, Roland Road entrance Hike Leader(s): Alicia Aitchison Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate Distance: Approximately 6 km
Description Leaving from the Roland Road entrance of Short Hills Provincial Park we will do a 90 minute in and out hike through the beautiful park, stopping to view the spectacular Swayze Falls. Terrain can be challenging with some steep hills, hiking boots & poles strongly recommended. Pace is medium to fast at approximately 4km/hr.
Each Friday we will explore the area around Niagara-on-the-Lake. Explore where the Niagara River meets Lake Ontario. Experience the Heritage District, woods and the Niagara Parkway. Hike along part of the Bruce Trail’s General Brock Side Trail as well as the Heritage Trail.
Some weeks may be totally on sidewalks and roads while other will include a mix of trail and paved pathways.
Great opportunity to see beautiful NOTL as well as build up your endurance for longer hikes.
Hosting Club: Niagara Category: In and Out Location (Google Maps): Meet at offroad parking on York Rd (regional road 81) just east of concession 2 (Map 1). Hike Leader(s): Alicia Aitchison Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate Distance: Approximately 6 km
Description Friday NIAGARA SIDE TRAIL CHALLENGE HIKES!
Every Friday at 10 am starting November 20th and running through until April. Join 1 or join all to work towards earning the NBTC Side trail badge. We will have some makeup hikes at the end once we’ve worked through all the side trail requirements once.
Side trail badge requirements & logs are found in the Niagara Bruce Trail Club website under badges for your own tracking.
For our first side trail hike we will meet at the parking lot on York road (Map 1) and hike the Upper Canada Heritage trail from York road to the main Bruce trail , follow the main trail towards Queenston & hike back out the same way. For the badge we will need to find & photograph the dry stone wall & lime kiln ruins.
Registration is mandatory & limited due to parking. THIS HIKE WILL ALSO BE OFFERED ON DECEMBER 23rd FOR THOSE THAT WEREN’T ABLE TO REGISTER THIS TIME AROUND.
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: Youth Hike Location (Google Maps): Woodend Conservation Area, Taylor Road parking lot Hike Leader(s): Alicia Aitchison Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely Terrain: Moderate Distance: Approximately 4-5 km
Description This is the first of two family hikes in November. We will meet at the Taylor Road parking lot at Woodend Conservation Area and enjoy a leisurely paced (approximately 3km/hr) 90 minute hike on the main Bruce Trail as well as on the Wetland Ridge Side trail. There will be some hills, beautiful forest, wetlands & vineyard vistas.
During this hike youth hikers will be encouraged to think about how they are using their 5 senses during the hike & after the hike they can do a small write up or drawing of how they used their 5 senses during the hike & bring this to the second hike to earn their Young Nature Blazers Badge. Youth hikers that earn both the Young Nature Blazers Badge and the Young Trail Blazers Badge will receive a copy of Birthday Boots, by Cindy Conlon, a delightful tale of a young family’s first hike on the Bruce Trail.
All youth must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and the registration process must be completed for each family member separately, including children, so we have an accurate head count. Participant numbers are limited. Use your membership number for any youth you will be bringing.
If you are new to Bruce Trail hikes please review the Know Before You Go section on brucetrail.org to ensure you are prepared for your hiking adventure & familiar with hiking responsibly & safely in the time of Covid-19.
If you are a new Bruce Trail member or don’t have a membership number yet please contact the hike leader for information on how to register.
Due to Covid restrictions & social distancing requirements please ensure you are prepared & self sufficient. Have masks (not required to wear but you should have on hand), hand sanitizer, first aid supplies, water, snacks. We cannot share.
Hosting Club: Niagara Category: In and Out Location (Google Maps): Decew Parking Lot., Thorold (Map 3, Km 29.8km) Hike Leader(s): Diane Marlatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate Distance: 7-9km
Description Dress for the weather; have your crampon devices available for icy conditions; bring water. You must register for each hike. The wearing of masks is strongly recommended.
Hosting Club: Niagara Category: In and Out Location (Google Maps): Louth Conservation Area Hike Leader(s): Alicia Aitchison Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate Distance: Approximately 6 km
Description Hike will start out at Louth Conservation Area parking lot and hike the Louth Side trail and main trail to form a loop through the beautifully wooded conservation area with spectacular water fall views. The terrain can be challenging with lots of rocks, crevices and hills. Hiking boots & poles are strongly recommended. Pace is medium to brisk at approximately 4 km/hr.
Hosting Club: Niagara Category: In and Out Location (Google Maps): Decew Parking Lot., Thorold (Map 3, Km 29.8km) Hike Leader(s): Diane Marlatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate Distance: 7-9km
Description Dress for the weather; have your crampon devices available for icy weather. Must register for each hike. The wearing of masks on our hikes is strongly recommended.
Each Friday we will explore the area around Niagara-on-the-Lake. Explore where the Niagara River meets Lake Ontario. Experience the Heritage District, woods and the Niagara Parkway. Hike along part of the Bruce Trail’s General Brock Side Trail as well as the Heritage Trail.
Some weeks may be totally on sidewalks and roads while other will include a mix of trail and paved pathways.
Great opportunity to see beautiful NOTL as well as build up your endurance for longer hikes.
Hosting Club: Niagara Category: In and Out Location (Google Maps): Woodend Conservation Area, Taylor Road parking lot Hike Leader(s): Alicia Aitchison Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate Distance: Approximately 6 km
Description Friday NIAGARA SIDE TRAIL CHALLENGE HIKES!
Every Friday at 10 am starting November 20th and running through until April. Join 1 or join all to work towards earning the NBTC Side trail badge. We will have some makeup hikes at the end once we’ve worked through all the side trail requirements once.
Side trail badge requirements, descriptions & logs are found in the Niagara Bruce Trail Club website under badges for your own tracking.
We will meet At Woodend Conservation Area, Taylor Road parking lot and hike the Woodend & Wetland Ridge Side Trails as well as the main trail. For the badge we will need to find & photograph the outdoor classroom & First Nations, Metis & Inuit Garden.
Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Loop Location (Google Maps): Queenston Heights Park near the Bruce Trail Cairn Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate
Description Start in Queenston Heights Park near the Bruce Trail cairn. (enter near the roundabout on the Niagara Parkway and immediate left and left again to see the cairn). Parking fees may apply ($1.25/hr).
This hike is a combination of Bruce Trail (main & side trail), roads and Niagara Parkway. It should take 2.5-3 hrs.
Bring poles, water, snack, mask and hand sanitizer.
Hosting Club: Niagara, Iroquoia Category: Special Event Location (Google Maps): Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: Approx 20km in total
Description Last chance for the Screaming Tunnel Badge in 2020
We’ll meet at Quarry Rd and hike to Cave Springs for an exploration around this conservation area out and back – about 5km. We’ll then proceed to Decew House for a hike on the Bert Lowe Side Trail out and back – about 5km. Lastly, we’ll proceed to Woodend Conservation Area for a hike to the Screaming Tunnel out and back – about 10km. Wear a funky hat for a picture in front of the tunnel. Participation in all three hikes will qualify you for the badge. Please bring $5 for the badge. This hike is subject to precautions around the pandemic. Please familiarize yourself with all regulations and protocols.
This hike is limited to 9 hikers plus the hike leader in accordance with guidelines.
Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Youth Hike Location (Google Maps): Short Hills Provincial Park, Wiley Road Parking lot Hike Leader(s): Alicia Aitchison Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely Terrain: Moderate Distance: Approximately 4-5 km
Description This is the second of two family hikes in November. We will meet at the Wiley Road parking lot of Short Hills Provincial Park and enjoy a leisurely paced (approximately 3km/hr) 90 minute hike on the Bruce Trail. There will be some hills, woods & fields.
During this hike youth hikers can earn their Young Trail Blazers Badge and hikers that participated in the first hike can bring their write up or drawing of how they used their 5 senses during the hike & also earn their Young Nature Blazers Badge. Youth hikers that earn both the Young Nature Blazers Badge and the Young Trail Blazers Badge will receive a copy of Birthday Boots, by Cindy Conlon, a delightful tale of a young family’s first hike on the Bruce Trail. Please bring $4 for each badge (correct change only please).
All youth must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and the registration process must be completed for each family member separately, including children, so we have an accurate head count. Participant numbers are limited. Use your membership number for any youth you will be bringing.
If you are new to Bruce Trail hikes please review the Know Before You Go section on brucetrail.org to ensure you are prepared for your hiking adventure & familiar with hiking responsibly & safely in the time of Covid-19.
If you are a new Bruce Trail member or don’t have a membership number yet please contact the hike leader for information on how to register.
Due to Covid restrictions & social distancing requirements please ensure you are prepared & self sufficient. Have masks (not required to wear but you should have on hand), hand sanitizer, first aid supplies, water, snacks. We cannot share.
Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Night Location (Google Maps): Jordan Hollow Park King St Jordon Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate Distance: 7k
Description Earn the NBTC night hike badge by completing 5 night hikes. Experience the sounds of the night on this Beaver Full Moon along the Jim Rainforth Trail. Apart from the last 15 minutes Hike will be in complete silence giving you the opportunity to get the full experience of night hiking. Bring Headlamp or flashlight and dress accordingly. Hike goes ahead regardless of the weather.
