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To view all Bruce Trail Conservancy Hikes click hereHosting 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 Wiley Road Entrance
Hike Leader(s): Marion Hanover 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: 7 kilometres
Description
Moderate hike on the trails of Short Hills Provincial Park
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Short Hills, Pelham Road Entrance
Hike Leader(s): Diane Marlatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Description
Dress for the weather, have your crampon devices available for icy conditions. Must register for each hike. The wearing of masks on our hikes is strongly recommended. Bring a drink.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps):
Meet at upper parking lot, corner of Dorchester & Mountain Road, Niagara Falls
Hike Leader(s): Larry Lloyd Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 km
Description
Loop Hike through Laura Secord wooded trail close to railway tracks and onto main trail back to Dorchester Road
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): upper parking lot, corner of Dorchester & Mountain Road, Niagara Falls
Hike Leader(s): Marion Hanover Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Description
Loop Hike through Laura Secord wooded trail close to railway tracks and onto main trail back to Dorchester Road
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, Strenuous
Distance: Approximately 6 km
Description
Please note 10 am start time!
This hike has challenging terrain – lots of rocks & hills – poles are recommended, trails can be very slippery.
We will hike the Staff Ave & Louth side trails and a loop with the mail trail. For hikers seeking the Side trail badge requirements & logs are found in the Niagara Bruce Trail Club website under badges for your own tracking.
Registration is mandatory & limited to a total of 10 including hike leader.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps):
Short Hills, Pelham Road entrance
Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7 kilometres
Description
Moderate silent hike on the trails of Short Hills Provincial Park. Bring night light and dress for the weather . 5 night hikes to earn your badge
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps):
Short Hills, Pelham Road entrance
Hike Leader(s): Lauren Doig Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7 kilometres
Description
Moderate silent hike on the trails of Short Hills Provincial Park. Bring night light and dress for the weather . 5 night hikes to earn your badge
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 3039 King St Jordan
Hike Leader(s): Vince Zvonar 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 across from Boo’s Restaurant
Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7km
Description
Note the change in start time
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):
Jordan Hollow Park
Hike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7k
Description
Note the change in start time
Hike along the Jordan Creek to Upper Balls Falls or the Jim Rainforth Trail. You must register for each hike
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Night
Location (Google Maps): Short Hills, Pelham Rd. Entrance
Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7 km
Description
Moderate silent hike on the trails of Short Hills Provincial Park. Bring night light and dress for the weather . 5 night hikes to earn your badge
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Night
Location (Google Maps):
Short Hills, Pelham Rd. Entrance
Hike Leader(s): Niagara Hike Leader Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7 km
Description
Moderate silent hike on the trails of Short Hills Provincial Park. Bring night light and dress for the weather . 5 night hikes to earn your badge
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps): Veteran’s Memorial Park, Veteran’s Lane & King St, Niagara-on-the-Lake. Meet in the parking lot near the tennis courts.
Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Description
This NOTL tour will focus on Black History of the area. We will visit the Voices of Freedom Park, Niagara’s “coloured village” and Rye Heritage Park to name a few.
Some weeks may be totally on sidewalks and roads while others 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.
Plan on staying for a coffee at the Sweets & Swirls Café, NOTL Community Centre.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps): Veteran’s Memorial Park, Veteran’s Lane and King St, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Meet in the parking lot near the tennis court
Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6-7km
Description
This NOTL tour will focus on Black History of the area. We will visit the Voices of Freedom Park, Niagara’s “coloured village” and Rye Heritage Park to name a few.
Some weeks may be totally on sidewalks and roads while others 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: Urban
Location (Google Maps): Veteran’s Memorial Park, Veteran’s Lane & King St. NOTL. Park near the tennis courts
Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Description
This NOTL tour will focus on Black History of the area. We will visit the Voices of Freedom Park, Niagara’s “coloured village” and Rye Heritage Park to name a few.
Some weeks may be totally on sidewalks and roads while others 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): Short Hills Provincial Park, Pelham Road parking lot
Hike Leader(s): Alicia Aitchison Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 5.3 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.
We will meet at Short Hills Provincial Park, Pelham Road parking lot & hike a loop of the Black Walnut & Rim of Africa Side trails. For our badge we will need to find & photograph Terrace Falls.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps):
DeCew House, DeCew Rd, Thorold
Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Description
Combination of trails – Bruce Trail, Laura Secord Trail and Twelve Mile Creek. Up and down the escarpment.
Poles, water and snack recommended.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps):
DeCew House, DeCew Rd, Thorold
Hike Leader(s): Lauren Doig Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Description
Combination of trails – Bruce Trail, Laura Secord Trail and Twelve Mile Creek. Up and down the escarpment.
Poles, water and snack recommended.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): DeCew House, DeCew Rd, Thorold
Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Description
Combination of trails – Bruce Trail, Laura Secord Trail and Twelve Mile Creek. Up and down the escarpment.
Poles, water and snack recommended.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps):
Parking Lot on Merritt Island at the west end of cross street Welland
Hike Leader(s): Sheila Massey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 7k
Description
Flat hike along paved trail alongside the Welland Canal
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Leisurely
Location (Google Maps):
Old Glendale Rd off of Glendale Road
Hike Leader(s): Bruce Manion Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 10k
Description
A Leisurely hike on the Trails along the banks of 12 mile creek. Note this is the first of what is hoped to be regular leisurely hikes with distance depending on popularity
Hosting Club: Niagara, Iroquoia
Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps): Parking lot behind the Kilbride School at the north end of Panton St, (Kilbride) Burlington
9:00am Dec 6/20
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: Approximately 8 km
Description
This is number 1 of 2 Dan Welsh Memorial Hikes, today. 9am and 12:30pm
As this hike is a fundraiser, Dan Welsh Memorial Hike badges will be available for $20 each. Funds raised will go towards the memorial plaque that is to be raised in his honour. This hike will take us out to the recently opened Dan Welsh Side Trail, in the newly acquired property in the River and Ruin area of Lowville, Burlington.
All pandemic protocols are to be followed – masks are strongly recommended. Please familiarize yourself with the guidelines set out on the BTC Hike Schedule website.
Please do not show up for this hike unless you are registered. All registered participants will receive an email confirmation.
Please bring $20 for the badge (cash only). If you would like to make further donations you may do so via: https://brucetrail.org/donations/memorials
Hosting Club: Niagara, Iroquoia
Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps): Parking lot behind the Kilbride School at the north end of Panton St, (Kilbride) Burlington
12:30pm Dec 6/20
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: Approximately 8km
Description
This is the second of 2 Dan Welsh Memorial Hikes, today. 9am and 12:30pm
As this hike is a fundraiser, Dan Welsh Memorial Hike badges will be available for $20 each. Funds raised will go towards the memorial plaque that is to be raised in his honour. This hike will take us out to the recently opened Dan Welsh Side Trail, in the newly acquired property in the River and Ruin area of Lowville, Burlington.
All pandemic protocols are to be followed – masks are strongly recommended. Please familiarize yourself with the guidelines set out on the BTC Hike Schedule website.
Please do not show up for this hike unless you are registered. All registered participants will receive an email confirmation.
Please bring $20 for the badge (cash only). If you would like to make further donations you may do so via: https://brucetrail.org/donations/memorials
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps):
Happy Rolph’s Parking Lot, 650 Read road (Northrup Crescent), St Catharines
Hike Leader(s): Larry Lloyd Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6k
Description
Semi urban hike through Happy Rolph’s park down to the lake.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Night
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Islands
Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6-7km
Description
Take an evening stroll around iconic Niagara Falls and view over 3 million holiday lights on display throughout the area. This winter wonderland will not disappoint. Poles and icers may be helpful (depends on the weather). Join us for hot apple cider and holiday treats at the end of the hike. Sorry but this hike does not qualify For the Night Hike Badge
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 Wiley Road Entrance
Hike Leader(s): Marion Hanover 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: 7 kilometres
Description
Moderate hike on the trails of Short Hills Provincial Park.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Short Hills, Pelham Rd., Entrance
Hike Leader(s): Diane Marlatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7km
Description
Dress for the weather, have your crampon devices available for icy conditions. Must register for each hike. The wearing of masks on our hikes is strongly recommended. Bring a drink.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Kinsmen Park Beamsville
Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 8k
Description
Follow the trail out towards Quarry Road and on to Cave Springs. Return on side trail
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Leisurely
Location (Google Maps): St. John’s Conservation Area
Hike Leader(s): Alicia Aitchison Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: Approximately 5 km
Description
Leisurely hike through all the trails at St. John’s Conservation Area.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps):
Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan
Hike Leader(s): Vince Zvonar 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 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 across from Boo’s Restaurant
Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7k
Description
Note the change in start time
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):
Jordan Hollow Park
Hike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7k
Description
Note the change in start time
Hike along the Jordan Creek to Upper Balls Falls or the Jim Rainforth Trail. You must register for each hike
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps): Veteran Memorial Park, King St & Veteran’s Lane
Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Description
Each Friday we will explore the area around Niagara-on-the-Lake. Discover 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 others 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.
Plan on staying for a coffee at the Sweets & Swirls Café, NOTL Community Centre.
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Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps): Veteran’s Memorial Park, Veteran’s Way & King St., NOTL. Park near the tennis courts
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. Discover 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 others 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): Rockway Community Centre
Hike Leader(s): Alicia Aitchison Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Strenuous
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.
We will hike the Rockway Side trail & the main trail in & out, photographing the upper & lower calls for badge requirements!
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps):
Rockway Community Centre, Pelham Road
Hike Leader(s): Karen Limardi Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 14k
Description
Hike from Rockway Community Center along the main trail to Short Hills returning on the Swayze Falls Trail
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps):
Meet at Queenston Hgts Pkg Lot, near cairn. (Map 1, km 0)
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
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Woodend Conservation Area, park at the entrance near Taylor Rd
Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 15km
Description
Hike around Woodend and loop over to Fireman’s Park and back.
Bring water & snack. Dress appropriate to weather conditions.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Night
Location (Google Maps):
Dufferin Islands
Hike Leader(s): Bruce Manion Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6-7km
Description
Take an evening stroll around iconic Niagara Falls and view over 3 million holiday lights on display throughout the area. This winter wonderland will not disappoint. Poles and icers may be helpful (depends on the weather). Join us for hot apple cider and holiday treats at the end of the hike. Sorry but this hike does not qualify For the Night Hike Badge
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Leisurely
Location (Google Maps):
DeCew House, DeCew Rd, Thorold (Map 3, km 29.8)
Hike Leader(s): Larry Lloyd Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 5.3 km
Description
This hike follows the main trail along Moody lake to the Morningstar Mill side trail, past the DeCew Falls to Morningstar Mill.
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 Wiley Road Entrance
Hike Leader(s): Marion Hanover 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: 7 kilometres
Description
Moderate hike on the trails of Short Hills Provincial Park
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps):
Short Hills, Pelham Rd. Entrance
Hike Leader(s): Bruce Manion Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7 km
Description
Terrain is hilly. Dress for the weather, have your crampon devices available for icy conditions. Bring a drink. You must register for each hike.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Register
Location (Google Maps): Short Hills, Pelham Rd., Entrance
Hike Leader(s): Diane Marlatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7km
Description
Dress for the weather, have your crampon devices available for icy conditions. Must register for each hike. The wearing of masks on our hikes is strongly recommended. Bring a drink.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Rotary Park, St. Catherine’s
Hike Leader(s): Alicia Aitchison Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: Approximately 6 km
Description
We will hike the trails in & around Rotary Park.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps):
Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan
Hike Leader(s): Vince Zvonar 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 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 across from Boo’s Restaurant
Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7km
Description
Note the change in start time
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):
Jordan Hollow Park
Hike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7k
Description
Note the change in start time
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):
Jordan Hollow Park
Hike Leader(s): Martin VDBerg 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.
Dress for the weather and bring Icers and Poles
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Youth Hike
Location (Google Maps): Veterans Memorial Park, King St & Veteran’s Lane
Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 5-7km
Description
Each Friday we will explore the area around Niagara-on-the-Lake. Discover 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 others 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.
Plan on staying for a coffee at the Sweets & Swirls Café, NOTL Community Centre.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps): Veteran’s Memorial Park, Veteran’s Way & King St. NOTL. Park near the tennis courts.
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. Discover 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 others 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): Louth Conservation Area
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Strenuous
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.
We will hike the Staff Ave & Louth side trails and a loop with the mail trail.
Registration is mandatory & limited due to limited parking. This parking lot is not always plowed so we will have to watch the weather & potentially reschedule.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps):
Short Hills, Pelham Rd., Entrance
Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 18k
Description
A loop hike from Pelham Road towards Morningstar Mill, Terrace Falls, Swayze Falls and Rim of Africa. Dress for the weather, have your crampon devices available for icy conditions. Must register for each hike. The wearing of masks on our hikes is strongly recommended. Bring a drink.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): 2714 Decew Rd, Fonthill, On
Hike Leader(s): Diane Marlatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 8km
Description
Ideal for new and leisurely hikers. Dress for the weather, you may need icers this is a pleasant hike behind Brock University.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Upper parking lot of Firemen’s Park. Dorchester Rd & Mountain Rd, Niagara Falls
Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 11km
Description
Hike a figure eight around Firemen’s Park. Mixture of trail and road walking. Bruce Trail, Firemen’s trails, Haulage Rd Trail and roadway.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): FIREMANS PARK UPPER PARKING LOT
Hike Leader(s): Marion Hanover Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 11 KM
Description
Hike a figure eight around Firemen’s Park. Mixture of trail and road walking. Bruce Trail, Firemen’s trails, Haulage Rd Trail and roadway.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Night
Location (Google Maps):
Dufferin Islands
Hike Leader(s): Bruce Manion Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6-7km
Description
Take an evening stroll around iconic Niagara Falls and view over 3 million holiday lights on display throughout the area. This winter wonderland will not disappoint. Poles and icers may be helpful (depends on the weather). Join us for hot apple cider and holiday treats at the end of the hike. Sorry but this hike does not qualify For the Night Hike Badge
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Youth Hike
Location (Google Maps):
Short Hills Provincial Park, Roland Road entrance
Hike Leader(s): Alicia Aitchison Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: Approximately 4-5 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. Pace will be leisurely (approximately 3km/hr).
Hikers can work to earn the Young Nature Blazers Badge or the Young Trail Blazers Badge & hikers that earn both badges will receive a copy of Birthday Boots, by Cindi 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.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Youth Hike
Location (Google Maps):
Short Hills Provincial Park, Roland Road entrance
Hike Leader(s): Debbie Demizio Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: Approximately 4-5 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. Pace will be leisurely (approximately 3km/hr).
Hikers can work to earn the Young Nature Blazers Badge or the Young Trail Blazers Badge & hikers that earn both badges will receive a copy of Birthday Boots, by Cindi 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.
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: In and Out
Location (Google Maps):
Short Hills, Pelham Rd. Entrance
Hike Leader(s): Bruce Manion Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7 km
Description
Terrain is hilly. Dress for the weather, have your crampon devices available for icy conditions. Bring a drink. You must 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: 7 kilometres
Description
Moderate hike on the trails of Short Hills Provincial Park.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Register
Location (Google Maps): Short Hills, Pelham Rd., Entrance
Hike Leader(s): Diane Marlatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7k
Description
Dress for the weather, have your crampon devices available for icy conditions. Must register for each hike. The wearing of masks on our hikes is strongly recommended. Bring a drink.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps):
12 Mile Creek parking lot on Glendale Ave, near Pelham Rd., St. Catharines. Map 3
Hike Leader(s): Sheila Massey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 4.5 km
Description
Flat hike along the banks of 12 mile creek to Rodman Hall.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Meet at offroad parking on York Road (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
This is a make up hike for those doing the Friday Niagara Side Trail Challenge Hikes that weren’t able to register for the Upper Canada Side Trail hike on November 20th.
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 the parking lot on York Road (Map 1) & hike the Upper Canada Heritage Trail from York road to the main Bruce trail, follow the mail 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.
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 3039 King St Jordan
Hike Leader(s): Vince Zvonar 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 across from Boo’s Restaurant
Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Description
Note the change in start time
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):
Jordan Hollow Park
Hike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7k
Description
Note the change in start time
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):
Jordan Hollow Park
Hike Leader(s): Martin VDBerg 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.
Dress for the weather and bring Icers and Poles
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Islands
Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6-7km
Description
Relieve some holiday stress with a hike. This 1.5 hr hike will be a tour around beautiful Niagara Falls.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Islands
Hike Leader(s): Marion Hanover Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6-7 km
Description
This 1.5 hr hike will be a tour around beautiful Niagara Falls. This will parallel Margaret’s hike, staggered by 15 minutes.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): QUEENSTON HEIGHTS PARK
Hike Leader(s): Marion Hanover Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 11.2 KM
Description
This hike is on the main trail, side trails, parkway and walk through village of Queenston. 11.2km for 2.5-3 hours
Hosting Club: Niagara, Iroquoia
Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley Conservation Area – Governor’s Rd. Dundas
Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: Approx. 9 km.
Description
Meet in the last parking lot of the Dundas Valley CA on Governor’s Rd., west of Dundas. Meet by 9:45 for a 10:00 am. start. This hike is limited to 10 people including the leader. You must be a BTC member in order to register. COVID protocols in place. Memorial Bluebird badges for sale for $20 each with funds going to the purchase of a plaque to erected on the trail in memory of Dan. Bring water, snack. Icers may be needed. Parking fee or Conservation Area pass.
Leader: Anne Armstrong 905 617 3937 hikingrandma@gmail.com