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To view all Bruce Trail Conservancy Hikes click hereHosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps):
Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan
Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Fast
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 12k
Description
From Jordan Hollow Hike the main trail to Moyer Road or Louth and Return. You must register for each hike
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps):
Jordan Hollow Park
Hike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7k
Description
Hike along the Jordan Creek to Upper Balls Falls or the Jim Rainforth Trail. Register for each hike
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Night
Location (Google Maps):
Wiley Road Parking Lot Short Hills
Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7k
Description
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,Bug Spray. This hike will count towards the night hike badge.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Back corner of Sobey’s parking lot on Glendale
Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Fast
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 15km
Description
Hike the entire Niagara Section over 10 weeks. Due to Covid19, we will be completing this as a series of in and out hikes. This series will start in Grimsby and end in Queenston (83km). Upon successfully completing the entire Niagara section you can purchase a Niagara e2e badge.
Meet in the corner close to the Scotia Bank Drive-thru in the Sobey’s parking lot, 343 Glendale Ave, St Catharines. Hike to historic DeCew House, DeCew Rd, Thorold and back.
We recommend that you bring extra water, snacks and poles.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps):
Kinsmen Park Frost Road Beamsville
Hike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 8k
Description
Hike from the park along the main trail towards Cave Springs until Cherry and return on a side trail forming a loop
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps):
Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance
Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 12k
Description
Explore Short Hills and the majestic side trails of Scarlett Tanager, Hemlock. Swayze Falls and Terrace. Register for each hike
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Short Hills Pelham Road entrance
Hike Leader(s): janet davey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7k
Description
Moderate hike on the trails around Short Hills Provincial Park
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
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: In and Out
Location (Google Maps):
Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan
Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Fast
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 12k
Description
From Jordan Hollow Hike the main trail to Moyer Road or Louth and Return. You must register for each hike
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps):
Jordan Hollow Park
Hike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7k
Description
Hike along the Jordan Creek to Upper Balls Falls or the Jim Rainforth Trail. You must register for each hike
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Woodend Conservation Area
Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Fast
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 13km
Description
Hike the entire Niagara Section over 10 weeks. Due to Covid19, we will be completing this as a series of in and out hikes. This series will start in Grimsby and end in Queenston (83km). Upon successfully completing the entire Niagara section you can purchase a Niagara e2e badge.
Meet at Woodend Conservation Area, 135 Taylor Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake. Hike to Sobey’s parking lot on Glendale Ave, St Catharines and back.
We recommend that you bring extra water, snacks and poles.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps):
Parking lot Quarry Road Beamsville
Hike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6k
Description
Discover the history of the 19th Century Quarry Pioneers and the Cave Spring Witch
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps):
Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance
Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 12k
Description
Explore Short Hills and the majestic side trails of Scarlett Tanager, Hemlock. Swayze Falls and Terrace. Register for each hike
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Short Hills Pelham Road entrance
Hike Leader(s): janet davey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7k
Description
Moderate hike on the trails around Short Hills Provincial Park
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Rockway Community Centre
Hike Leader(s): Alicia Aitchison Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Description
Starting at the Rockway Community Centre we will hike the main trail and side trail. Beautifully wooded, hilly area with spectacular views.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps):
Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan
Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Fast
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 12k
Description
From Jordan Hollow Hike the main trail to Moyer Road or Louth and Return. You must register for each hike
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps):
Jordan Hollow Park
Hike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7k
Description
Hike along the Jordan Creek to Upper Balls Falls or the Jim Rainforth Trail. You must register for each hike
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Woodend Conservation Area
Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Fast
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 16km
Description
Hike the entire Niagara Section over 10 weeks. Due to Covid19, we will be completing this as a series of in and out hikes. This series will start in Grimsby and end in Queenston (83km). Upon successfully completing the entire Niagara section you can purchase a Niagara e2e badge.
Meet at Woodend Conservation Area, 135 Taylor Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake. Hike to Dorchester Rd, Niagara Falls and back.
We recommend that you bring extra water, snacks and poles.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps):
Glenridge Quarry parking Lot, St Davids Road. Map 3
Hike Leader(s): Bruce Manion Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6 km
Description
A combination of open trails with spectacular views across Lake Ontario and wooded trails including the main trail
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Park at Woodend Conservation Area
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 7-8km
Description
This hike 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 new trail.
Please wear a Halloween costume or funny hat or bright orange.
Please bring a head lamp as we will finish under darkness.
Limited to a total of 15 hikers including the leader.
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: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Harold Black Park, 953 Haist St., Fonthill
Hike Leader(s): Debbie Demizio Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Description
Follow the Steve Bauer trail to beautiful downtown Fonthill. This loop hike offers a mix of trail and urban walking.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Kinsmen Park – Frost Rd and Kinsmen 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: Approx 5km
Description
Meet at 6:15pm at Kinsmen Park in Beamsville. We will go down and back up the stairs to get warmed up (optional) and then follow the main trail to Quarry Rd and back and continue over to Mountain Rd and back.
This hike can count towards the hikes needed for the Night Hike badge.
Likited to 15 hikers including the leader.
Please bring a head lamp for nighttime hiking.
This hike is subject to protocols for hiking during pandemic. Please familiarize yourself with the guidelines:
https://brucetrail.org/pages/explore-the-trail/hike-schedule#guidelines
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps):
Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance
Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 12k
Description
Explore Short Hills and the majestic side trails of Scarlett Tanager, Hemlock. Swayze Falls and Terrace. Register for each hike
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Short Hills Pelham Road entrance
Hike Leader(s): janet davey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7k
Description
Moderate hike on the trails around Short Hills Provincial Park
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Short Hills Provincial Park, Roland Road parking lot
Hike Leader(s): Alicia Aitchison Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
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.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps):
Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan
Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Fast
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 12k
Description
From Jordan Hollow Hike the main trail to Moyer Road or Louth and Return. You must register for each hike
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps):
Jordan Hollow Park
Hike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7k
Description
Hike along the Jordan Creek to Upper Balls Falls or the Jim Rainforth Trail. You must register for each hike
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps):
Parking lot Quarry Road Beamsville
Hike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6k
Description
Discover the history of the 19th Century Quarry Pioneers and the Cave Spring Witch. This hike will count towards the Screaming Tunnel Badge
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Fireman’s Park
Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Fast
Terrain: Strenuous
Description
Hike the entire Niagara Section over 10 weeks. Due to Covid19, we will be completing this as a series of in and out hikes. This series will start in Grimsby and end in Queenston (83km). Upon successfully completing the entire Niagara section you can purchase a Niagara e2e badge.
Meet at Lower Parking lot of Fireman’s Park, Dorchester Rd, Niagara Falls (just north of the train tracks). Hike to the cairn at Queenston Heights Park and back.
Badges will be available for purchase – $5.
We recommend that you bring extra water, snacks and poles.
Hosting Club: Niagara, Iroquoia
Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps): Frontenac Provincial Park
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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: There are 11 loops for the Frontenac Challenge ranging from 1.5km – 21km plus access to trail head. 6 loops are required for the Frontenac Trek.
Description
For insurance reasons, you must be a member of one of the Bruce Trail Clubs to participate in this event.
If you’re looking for a challenge that includes up to a week in Frontenac Provincial Park, this is it.
You can choose one of two different challenges. Both will be scheduled in a way that allows for one or the other depending on what your goal is. Completion of the requirements allows you to apply for the appropriate badge and certificate. Lots of other badges are available, too.
Accommodation can be reserved at Snug Harbour Resort – Contact Rob 613-374-5412. There are 10 cottages available – our discounted rate is $100 plus tax per night no matter which cottage you choose. http://www.snugharbour.on.ca/dates-and-rates.htm
Participation will be limited to reservations made. Please let Rob know that you are with the Bruce Trail Group.
Frontenac Challenge: hike all 11 loops. Check- in on October 23/ Check-out on October 30. All 11 loops will be scheduled.
Frontenac Trek: hike any six loops (excluding the short Arab Lake Gorge and Doe Lake Loops). Check-in on October 25 at least. You will hike on October 26, 27, 28, 29 and pick 6 loops out of the 7 loops that are scheduled during these days. Check out on October 30.
When you register for this event, please let me know which challenge you are doing.
Details are here: https://www.frontenacpark.ca/challenge-rules
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps):
Rotary Park, Pelham Road, St Catharines
Hike Leader(s): Karen Limardi Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6k
Description
Hike along the trails around 12 mile creek
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps):
Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance
Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 12k
Description
Explore Short Hills and the majestic side trails of Scarlett Tanager, Hemlock. Swayze Falls and Terrace. Register for each hike
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Short Hills Pelham Road entrance
Hike Leader(s): janet davey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7k
Description
Moderate hike on the trails around Short Hills Provincial Park
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Louth Conservation Area, parking lot on Staff Avenue.
Hike Leader(s): Alicia Aitchison Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6km
Description
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps):
Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan
Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Fast
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 12k
Description
From Jordan Hollow Hike the main trail to Moyer Road or Louth and Return. You must register for each hike
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps):
Jordan Hollow Park
Hike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7k
Description
Hike along the Jordan Creek to Upper Balls Falls or the Jim Rainforth Trail. You must register for each hike
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps):
Parking lot Quarry Road Beamsville
Hike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6k
Description
Discover the history of the 19th Century Quarry Pioneers and the Cave Spring Witch. This hike will count towards the Screaming Tunnel Badge
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Glendale Avenue km 19.7. 50 metres east of Welland Canal. Next to Lorenzo’s Diner. Do not park immediately next to the restaurant.
Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Fast, Medium
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 19.8
Description
Hike along the 3rd Welland Canal and explore both ends of the Blue Ghost Tunnel. Continue on the main trail exploring the screaming tunnel returning on the opposite bank. Bring Headlamp for the Blue Host Tunnel. This hike incorporates 2 of the tunnels required for Screaming Tunnel Badge and Halloween costume or hat must be worn.
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: In and Out
Location (Google Maps):
Parking lot Quarry Road Beamsville
Hike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6k
Description
Discover the history of the 19th Century Quarry Pioneers and the Cave Spring Witch. This hike will count towards the Screaming Tunnel Badge
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Glendale Avenue km 19.7. 50 metres east of Welland Canal. Next to Lorenzo’s Diner. Do not park immediately next to the restaurant.
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.