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To view all Bruce Trail Conservancy Hikes click hereHosting Club: Niagara
Category: Event Hikes
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Rockway Community Centre, 2021 Pelham Rd., Lincoln.
Hike Leader(s): Lisa Etienne Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6km
Description
Prize for Silliest Hat. Bring finger Food to share after the hike.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps):
Meet at parking lot, 2980 King St., Jordan Station across from Boo’s Restaurant
Hike Leader(s): Vince Zvonar Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 km
Description
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps):
Meet at the Cairn, Queenston. Niagara Parkway. (Map 1, km 0.0) Carpool.
Hike Leader(s): Jacques Boilard Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 15.2 km
Description
We will be car pooling, Bring Icers and poles. No dogs. To earn your Niagara Winter End to End badge, it must be completed between December 21, 2019 to March 19, 2020. Bring $5 for badge if you have completed all 5 hikes.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps):
Meet at upper parking lot, corner of Dorchester & Mountain Road, Niagara Falls
Hike Leader(s): Paul Rogers Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7 km
Description
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Rotary Park, Pelham Road, St.Catharines (Map 3)
Hike Leader(s): Alicia Aitchison Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7 km
Description
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Guelph Line (km 83.5) N 43.388387⁰ W 79.854327⁰. Carpool to Kilbride School
Hike Leader(s): Lauren Doig Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 16.5km
Description
Kilbride School to Guelph Line section. Bring Icers and Poles.
Hosting Club: Niagara, Iroquoia, Toronto, Caledon Hills
Location (Google Maps): Queenston to Tobermory
Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 20-25km per day
Description
This event is being hosted by hike leaders from three clubs: Toronto, Caledon and Iroquoia/Niagara and will be led from hike leaders from each of those clubs. If you are interested in hiking the entire Bruce Trail in 2020, join us March 14-27, April 14-27, and May 2-15 South to North. We will hike approximately 20-25km on each day to complete the 900+km trail. Participants are asked to raise $500 each for the Bruce Trail Conservancy. If you would like to participate in this event, please confirm by email on January 6, 2020(not before) to ruthdmoffatt@gmail.com. This event is limited to 20 members including 3 hike leaders Ruth Moffatt – Niagara/ Iroquoia, Jacqueline VanDyke – Toronto and Sandra Green – Caledon Hills.
You will receive a link for the fundraising page and this will confirm your commitment. If you have any questions prior to this date, please do not hesitate to ask.
Please contact ruthdmoffatt@gmail.com for a list of Questions and Answers.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps):
Meet at Short Hills Wiley Road entrance, Parking Lot C
Hike Leader(s): janet davey, Sheila Massey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 6 km
Description
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps):
Meet at DeCew House, DeCew Rd, Thorold (Map 3, km 29.8)
Hike Leader(s): Gary & Donna Sands Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7km
Description
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps):
Meet at parking lot, 2980 King St., Jordan Station across from Boo’s Restaurant
Hike Leader(s): Vince Zvonar Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 km
Description
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Rescheduled
Location (Google Maps): Rescheduled to Feb 8th, 2020
Hike Leader(s): Jacques Boilard Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 14.6 km
Description
Rescheduled to Feb 8th, 2020
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Louth Conservation Parking Lot, Staff Ave, Jordan Station (Map 3, km 49.3)
Hike Leader(s): Karen Limardi Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7 km
Description
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps):
Meet at DeCew House, DeCew Rd, Thorold (Map 3, km 29.8)
Hike Leader(s): Sylvia Wheeler Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7km
Description
Hosting Club: Niagara, Iroquoia, Toronto, Caledon Hills
Location (Google Maps): Queenston to Tobermory
Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 20-25km per day
Description
This event is being hosted by hike leaders from three clubs: Toronto, Caledon and Iroquoia/Niagara and will be led from hike leaders from each of those clubs. If you are interested in hiking the entire Bruce Trail in 2020, join us March 14-27, April 14-27, and May 2-15 South to North. We will hike approximately 20-25km on each day to complete the 900+km trail. Participants are asked to raise $500 each for the Bruce Trail Conservancy. If you would like to participate in this event, please confirm by email on January 6, 2020(not before) to ruthdmoffatt@gmail.com. This event is limited to 20 members including 3 hike leaders Ruth Moffatt – Niagara/ Iroquoia, Jacqueline VanDyke – Toronto and Sandra Green – Caledon Hills.
You will receive a link for the fundraising page and this will confirm your commitment. If you have any questions prior to this date, please do not hesitate to ask.
Please contact ruthdmoffatt@gmail.com for a list of Questions and Answers.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet at north end of Old Guelph Rd near where tunnel under Hwy 6 comes out (Map 9 km 66) N 43.307417⁰ W 79.911580⁰ Carpool to Guelph Line (Map 9 km 83.5)
Hike Leader(s): Lauren Doig Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 17.5km
Description
Guelph Line to Tunnel at Hwy 6. Bring Icers and Poles
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps):
Meet at Rotary Park, Pelham Road, St.Catharines.
Hike Leader(s): Sheila Massey
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
: 6 km
Description
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Night
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Wiley Road parking lot. (Map 3, km 35.2)
Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7 km
Description
Bring headlamp/flashlight, hiking poles and ice grips.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps):
Meet at Short Hills Wiley Road entrance, Parking Lot C
Hike Leader(s): janet davey, Sheila Massey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 6 km
Description
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Woodend Conservation Area off Taylor Road (Map 2)
Hike Leader(s): Larry Lloyd Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7km
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):
Meet at parking lot, 2980 King St., Jordan Station across from Boo’s Restaurant
Hike Leader(s): Vince Zvonar Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 km
Description
Hosting Club: Niagara, Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Southern Terminus Cairn at Queenston Heights Park
Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 26km
Description
The longest of the blue side trails in Niagara, we will hike it twice for a distance of 26km. Participation is unlimited as the terrain is flat and for the most part, asphalt. Parking is plentiful but please carpool to our meeting location if possible. Please register for this hike in the event it must be cancelled/postponed due to weather conditions.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet at DeCew House, DeCew Rd, Thorold. (Map 3, km 29.8) Carpool.
Hike Leader(s): Jacques Boilard Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 17.5km
Description
We will be car pooling, Bring Icers and poles. No dogs. To earn your Niagara Winter End to End badge, it must be completed between December 21, 2019 to March 19, 2020. Bring $5 for badge if you have completed all 5 hikes.
Hosting Club: Niagara, Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley Conservation Area
Postponed from January 11, 2020 due to weather.
Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 11km
Description
(Postponed from January 11/20)
This hike is in celebration of what would’ve been Dan Welsh’s 72nd birthday. It is hoped that we can remember him each year in this manner.
Park at the Dundas Valley Conservation Centre at 650 Governor’s Rd, Dundas. Meet at the Trail Centre. We will hike to Sherman Falls and back. Please bring icer’s to wear in case the trail is icy. There will be a complimentary Coke and donut following the hike. Please register for this hike so we will know how many to expect. There is a possibility of cancellation if we have inclement weather and/or if the driving conditions are too bad.
If you have further questions please contact the hike leader.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Pelham Road entrance of Short Hills Provincial Park. (Map 3)
Hike Leader(s): Debbie Demizio Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 8 km
Description
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps):
Meet at DeCew House, DeCew Rd, Thorold (Map 3, km 29.8)
Hike Leader(s): Debbie Demizio Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 8 km
Description
Hosting Club: Niagara, Iroquoia, Toronto, Caledon Hills
Location (Google Maps): Queenston to Tobermory
Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 20-25km per day
Description
This event is being hosted by hike leaders from three clubs: Toronto, Caledon and Iroquoia/Niagara and will be led from hike leaders from each of those clubs. If you are interested in hiking the entire Bruce Trail in 2020, join us March 14-27, April 14-27, and May 2-15 South to North. We will hike approximately 20-25km on each day to complete the 900+km trail. Participants are asked to raise $500 each for the Bruce Trail Conservancy. If you would like to participate in this event, please confirm by email on January 6, 2020(not before) to ruthdmoffatt@gmail.com. This event is limited to 20 members including 3 hike leaders Ruth Moffatt – Niagara/ Iroquoia, Jacqueline VanDyke – Toronto and Sandra Green – Caledon Hills.
You will receive a link for the fundraising page and this will confirm your commitment. If you have any questions prior to this date, please do not hesitate to ask.
Please contact ruthdmoffatt@gmail.com for a list of Questions and Answers.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Gatehouse Museum parking lot south of km 50.8 Enter from Sulphur Springs Rd, just east of its junction with Mineral Springs Rd N 43.236833⁰ W 79.998578⁰. Carpool to Tunnel at Hwy 6 (km 66.)
Hike Leader(s): Lauren Doig Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 15km
Description
Bring Icers and Poles. Tunnel at Hwy 6 to Gatehouse Museum (Dundas Conservation Area)
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps):
Meet at Short Hills Wiley Road entrance, Parking Lot C
Hike Leader(s): janet davey, Sheila Massey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 6 km
Description
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps):
Meet at the lighthouse on Lighthouse Rd, off Lakeshore Rd in St. Catharines.
Hike Leader(s): Gary & Donna Sands Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6 km
Description
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps):
Meet at parking lot, 2980 King St., Jordan Station across from Boo’s Restaurant
Hike Leader(s): Vince Zvonar Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 km
Description
Hosting Club: Niagara, Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at DeCew House Heritage Park
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: 24.8km – a mix of trail and asphalt
Description
The Bert Lowe Side Trail is the second longest side trail in Niagara. We will complete it twice – in/out for a total of about 25km. Please register for this hike in case it has to be cancelled/postponed due to weather conditions. There is a limit at the DeCew House parking lot of 20 cars. Please carpool if possible.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Rockway Community Center parking lot on 2021 Pelham Road, Lincoln. (Map 3, near km 45.1) Carpool.
Hike Leader(s): Jacques Boilard Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 20.2km
Description
We will be car pooling, Bring Icers and poles. No dogs. To earn your Niagara Winter End to End badge, it must be completed between December 21, 2019 to March 19, 2020. Bring $5 for badge if you have completed all 5 hikes.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Meet-Niagara College (Glendale Campus), Taylor Road near greenhouse, NOTL. (Map 2)
Hike Leader(s): Dan Wilson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 8 km
Description
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Lakeside Park parking lot near carousel in Port Dalhousie.
Hike Leader(s): Gary & Donna Sands Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6 km
Description
Hosting Club: Niagara, Iroquoia, Toronto, Caledon Hills
Location (Google Maps): Queenston to Tobermory
Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 20-25km per day
Description
This event is being hosted by hike leaders from three clubs: Toronto, Caledon and Iroquoia/Niagara and will be led from hike leaders from each of those clubs. If you are interested in hiking the entire Bruce Trail in 2020, join us March 14-27, April 14-27, and May 2-15 South to North. We will hike approximately 20-25km on each day to complete the 900+km trail. Participants are asked to raise $500 each for the Bruce Trail Conservancy. If you would like to participate in this event, please confirm by email on January 6, 2020(not before) to ruthdmoffatt@gmail.com. This event is limited to 20 members including 3 hike leaders Ruth Moffatt – Niagara/ Iroquoia, Jacqueline VanDyke – Toronto and Sandra Green – Caledon Hills.
You will receive a link for the fundraising page and this will confirm your commitment. If you have any questions prior to this date, please do not hesitate to ask.
Please contact ruthdmoffatt@gmail.com for a list of Questions and Answers.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet at parking area near Sam Lawrence Park off of Concession St, east side of Jolley Ct (km 34.1) N 43.243490⁰ W 79.861486⁰ Carpool to Gatehouse Museum Parking lot.
Hike Leader(s): Lauren Doig Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 17.5km
Description
Gatehouse Museum to Sam Lawrence Park. Bring Icers and Poles
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps):
Meet at Short Hills Wiley Road entrance, Parking Lot C
Hike Leader(s): janet davey, Sheila Massey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 6 km
Description
Hosting Club: Niagara, Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet in parking area north of Glendale Ave.
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: 10.2
Description
The Twelve Side Trail in Niagara runs in two directions from the parking area. We will complete the trail twice. Please register for this hike in the event it has to be cancelled or postponed due to weather. The parking are allows for 15 vehicles. Please carpool if possible.
Hosting Club: Niagara, Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet in Short Hills PP in parking lot off of Pelham Rd
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: 5.3 or 10.6km
Description
The Black Walnut Side Trail combined with the Rim of Africa Friendship Trail is 5.3km. The loop trail will be hiked twice and you may choose to hike it twice or just once. There is a capacity for 10 vehicles at the parking area off of Pelham Rd. Please car pool if possible. Please register for this hike in the event it must be cancelled or postponed due to weather.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Meet at at the entrance (15.2km) Woodend Conservation Area off Taylor Road (Map 2)
Hike Leader(s): Karen Couch Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 km
Description
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps):
Meet at parking lot, 2980 King St., Jordan Station across from Boo’s Restaurant
Hike Leader(s): Vince Zvonar Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 km
Description