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TIP: The calendar view displays up to 7 hikes on a day, but often there are more. Click “More events” to see them all.
To view all Bruce Trail Conservancy Hikes click here- 01March 1, 2020
Louth Conservation Area
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/louth-conservation-area-5/Hosting 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 kmDescription
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.
- 02March 2, 2020
Daves Birthday Hike. Woodend to Blue Ghost Tunnel
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/daves-birthday-hike-woodend-to-blue-ghost-tunnel/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 kmDescription
Explore the history surrounding3rd Welland Canal including forgotten buildings, structures and tunnels. - 03March 3, 2020
Cancelled - Weekly - Rotary Park
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/weekly-rotary-park/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 kmDescription
Hike along the trails around 12 mile creek - 04March 4, 2020
Happy Rolph's
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/happy-rolphs/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 kmDescription
Semi urban hike through Happy Rolph’s park down to the lake. - 05March 5, 2020
Cancelled - Weekly - Jordan
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/weekly-jordan/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 kmDescription
Hike to Balls Falls or along the Jim Rainforth Side trail to 17th and back - 06March 6, 2020
Cancelled - Weekly - Niagara-On-the-Lake
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/weekly-niagara-on-the-lake/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 kmDescription
Mostly paved roads with some dirt/gravel pathways - 07March 7, 2020
Double Dipping in Toronto - Hike #1 of 8
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/double-dipping-in-toronto-hike-1-of-8/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 20kmDescription
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.
Queenston Loop
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/queenston-loop-2/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 kmDescription
Loop Hike from Cairn to Upper Canada Heritage Trail returning on paved trackBert Lowe Loop. Work towards Side Trail Badge http://bit.ly/niagarasidetrails
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/bert-lowe-loop-work-towards-side-trail-badge-http-bit-ly-niagarasidetrails/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 kmDescription
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.