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To view all Bruce Trail Conservancy Hikes click hereHosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps):
Louth Conservation Parking Lot, Staff Ave, Jordan Station (Map 3, km 49.3)
Hike Leader(s): Alicia Aitchison Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 5 km
Description
Connect to the main trail from the parking lot and follow Louth side trail in a loop to rejoin main trail back to staff avenue. Stop and view louth falls.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Entrance (15.2 km Map 2) Woodend Conservation Area off Taylor Rd
Hike Leader(s): Dave Wilson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 5 km
Description
Explore the history surrounding3rd Welland Canal including forgotten buildings, structures and tunnels.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps):
Rotary Park, Pelham Road, St.Catharines (Map 3).
Hike Leader(s): janet davey, Sheila Massey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 5 km
Description
Hike along the trails around 12 mile creek
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Happy Rolph’s parking lot, 650 Read Rd, (Northrup Cres), St.Catharines.
Hike Leader(s): Larry Lloyd Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 5 km
Description
Semi urban hike through Happy Rolph’s park down to the lake.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps):
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: 5 km
Description
Hike to Balls Falls or along the Jim Rainforth Side trail to 17th and back
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps):
Veteran’s Lane & King Street NOTL
Hike Leader(s): Paul Rogers Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 5 km
Description
Mostly paved roads with some dirt/gravel pathways
Hosting Club: Niagara, Iroquoia
Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps): Toronto Club
Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Slippery Sections Likely, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: About 20km
Description
This hike, #1 of 8 will incorporate all the side trails and the main trail in the Toronto section, twice, over a period of time. The other dates have not been finalized but because there will be no car shuttle, you can make up any hikes you miss when it is convenient. All hikes will start and finish at the same location so participants are encouraged to carpool to the meeting place.
Participation in all the hikes, which is not mandatory unless you are hiking for badges, will qualify you for two of each badge: Toronto ETE badge as well as the Toronto Sideways badge.
The first hike is from Hilton Falls parking and will incorporate the Philip Gosling Side Trail, part of the main trail and the Hilton Falls Side Trail up to the parking lot nearest to 15 Sideroad on Sixth Line. The return hike will take us back to the parking lot at Hilton Falls Conservation Area.
We will make stops to feed birds (bring bird seed) and also to see the falls.
Please note, there is a fee at this parking lot. $7 Adults $6 Seniors
Hilton Falls Conservation Area 4985 Campbellville Road, Milton ON
This hike is rated as Brisk – Please be prepared to hike at 4-5km per hour. Please bring icers/crampons/traction devices to wear on your boots.
Please register for this hike – limited to 10 hikers.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Queenston Heights Park, South Terminus Cairn, 14184 Niagara Pkwy Niagara On The Lake (Map #1, 0.0 km).
Hike Leader(s): Dan Wilson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 9 km
Description
Loop Hike from Cairn to Upper Canada Heritage Trail returning on paved track
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Merritt Trail Parking Lot beside Sobey’s 344 Glendale Avenue
Hike Leader(s): Lauren Doig Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 21 km
Description
One of the longer hikes for the side trail badge, follow the Merritt Trail to the Bert Lowe
Trail to Decew House and the main trail back to Glendale Avenue. Remember to take
photo’s.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Parking lot of Merritt Island, at the north end of Cross St., Welland
Hike Leader(s): Sylvia Wheeler Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 7 km
Description
Flat hike along paved trail alongside the Welland canal
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Parking lot of Merritt Island, at the north end of Cross St., Welland
Hike Leader(s): Sylvia Wheeler Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 7 km
Description
Flat hike along paved trail alongside the Welland canal
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Leisurely
Location (Google Maps):
109 St. Paul Crescent, St. Catharines, ON L2S 1M3
Hike Leader(s): Sheila Massey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 4 km
Description
A leisurely stroll along the banks of 12 mile creek
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps):
Rotary Park, Pelham Road, St.Catharines (Map 3).
Hike Leader(s): janet davey, Sheila Massey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 5 km
Description
Hike along the trails around 12 mile creek
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps):
Queenston Heights Park, South Terminus Cairn, 14184 Niagara Pkwy Niagara On The Lake (Map #1, 0.0 km).
Hike Leader(s): Karen Couch Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6 km
Description
Loop Hike from Cairn
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps):
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: 5 km
Description
Hike to Balls Falls or along the Jim Rainforth Side trail to 17th and back
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps):
Veteran’s Lane & King Street NOTL
Hike Leader(s): Paul Rogers Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 5 km
Description
Mostly paved roads with some dirt/gravel pathways
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps):
Queenston Heights Park, South Terminus Cairn, 14184 Niagara Pkwy Niagara On The Lake (Map #1, 0.0 km).
Hike Leader(s): Lauren Doig Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk, Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 12.4 km
Description
One of the longer hikes for the side trail badge. Remember to take pictures. Trail heads north on the westside of the Niagara Parkway and follows the Niagara River.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Rockway Community Centre, Pelham Rd
Hike Leader(s): Alicia Aitchison Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 6 km
Description
Rocky hike through woodland with hills and spectacular water fall
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Youth Hike
Location (Google Maps): Entrance to Woodend Conservation Area on Taylor Rd. NOTL. (Map 2, km 15.2)
Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 km
Description
Hike the trails around Woodend Conservation area and visit the Outdoor classroom, First Nations, Métis and Inuit Garden. Bring $4 to receive the Youth Hike badge.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Leisurely
Location (Google Maps): DeCew House, DeCew Rd, Thorold (Map 3, km 29.8)
Hike Leader(s): Debbie Demizio 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: Night
Location (Google Maps): 2980 King St Jordan, Opposite Boos Restaurant
Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 km
Description
Night hike along the Bruce and Jim Rainforth side trail. Bring night lamp and icers
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps):
Rotary Park, Pelham Road, St.Catharines (Map 3).
Hike Leader(s): janet davey, Sheila Massey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 5 km
Description
Hike along the trails around 12 mile creek
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps):
Description
All organized hikes across all 9 Clubs are being cancelled until April 30, 2020.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Agape Valley Bible Camp, 392 Killman Rd., Ridgeville
Hike Leader(s): Bernice Thiessen Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 km
Description
Cancelled
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps):
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: 5 km
Description
Hike to Balls Falls or along the Jim Rainforth Side trail to 17th and back
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps):
Veteran’s Lane & King Street NOTL
Hike Leader(s): Paul Rogers Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 5 km
Description
Mostly paved roads with some dirt/gravel pathways
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Youth Hike
Location (Google Maps): Pkg lot on Quarry Rd., Beamsville. (Map 4, km 65.0)
Hike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 km
Description
Discover the history of the 19th Century Quarry Pioneers and the Cave Spring Witch. Bring $4 and receive the Youth Hike Badge
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Parking lot on Merritt Island, Welland 42.996309, -79.246302 42°59’46.7″N 79°14’46.7″W Carpool to parking lot behind the Smokin’ Buddha, 265 King St, Port Colborne
Hike Leader(s): Jacques Boilard Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 15 km
Description
Cancelled. Earn the Merritt trail badge for all 3 hikes. This series follows the Merritt trail from Port Colborne to Port Dalhousie.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Niagara Glen Nature Centre, 3050 Niagara Pkwy, Niagara Falls
Hike Leader(s): Dan Wilson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 8 km
Description
Hike deep in the Niagara Gorge, stairways lead to 4 kilometres of rugged paths that wind through this pristine pocket of Carolinian Forest, past prehistoric geological formations, wild flora and fauna. The Niagara Glen overlooks the rapid waters of the Niagara River.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Malcolmson Park at end of Niagara St & Lakeshore Rd, St.Cath
Hike Leader(s): Gary & Donna Sands Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6 km
Description
Hike the waterfront trail in Malcolmson Eco Park Flat trails making it easy for walking. Hike may run along the canal or venture through the wooded area. Very peaceful and serene.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps):
Rotary Park, Pelham Road, St.Catharines (Map 3).
Hike Leader(s): janet davey, Sheila Massey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 5 km
Description
Hike along the trails around 12 mile creek
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Woodend Conservation Area off Taylor Road (Map 2)
Hike Leader(s): Dave Wilson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 5 km
Description
Hike along the historic 3rd canal to the present canal bridge on Glendale. Return along same route.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps):
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: 5 km
Description
Hike to Balls Falls or along the Jim Rainforth Side trail to 17th and back
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps):
Veteran’s Lane & King Street NOTL
Hike Leader(s): Paul Rogers Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 5 km
Description
Mostly paved roads with some dirt/gravel pathways
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Pkg lot on Quarry Rd., Beamsville. (Map 4, km 65.0)
Hike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 km
Description
Discover the history of the 19th Century Quarry Pioneers and the Cave Spring Witch
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Parking lot at Book Depot, 67 Front St. North, Thorold. 43°07’41.0″N 79°12’07.9″W 43.128058, -79.202189 Carpool to parking lot on Merritt Island, Welland
Hike Leader(s): Jacques Boilard Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 15 km
Description
Cancelled. Earn the Merritt trail badge for all 3 hikes. This series follows the Merritt trail from Port Colborne to Port Dalhousie.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Leisurely
Location (Google Maps): Happy Rolphs parking lot. 650 Read Rd. St Catharines. 43°13’27.8″N 79°12’10.3″W 43.224390, -79.202854
Hike Leader(s): Gary & Donna Sands Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 5 km
Description
The George Nicholson Memorial Trail near the Charles Ansell Park offers spectacular views of the great lakes and the small lighthouse in Port Weller.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps):
Rotary Park, Pelham Road, St.Catharines (Map 3).
Hike Leader(s): janet davey, Sheila Massey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 5 km
Description
Hike along the trails around 12 mile creek