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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: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 12k
Description
Explore Short Hills and the majestic side trails of Scarlett Tanager, Hemlock. Swayze Falls and Terrace. This is a weekly hike. Register only once for this hike series.
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
Description
Moderate hike on the trails around Short Hills Provincial Park
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Leisurely
Location (Google Maps):
DeCew House, DeCew Rd, Thorold (Map 3, km 29.8)
Hike Leader(s): Diane Marlatt 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: 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: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 12k
Description
From Jordan Hollow Hike the main trail to Moyer Road or Louth and Return. This is a weekly hike. Register only once for Hike Series
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. This is a weekly hike. Only register once for this hike series
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Short Hills Provincial Park, Roland Road entrance
Hike Leader(s): Alicia Aitchison Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 6km
Description
We will meet at the Roland Road parking lot of short Hills Provincial Park and hike through the park stopping along the way to view beautiful Swayze Falls.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Quarry Rd
Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Fast
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 22 km
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 Quarry Rd, Beamsville and hike to Sixth Ave, Ball’s Falls and back.
We recommend that you bring extra water, snacks and poles.
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: Leisurely
Location (Google Maps):
DeCew House, DeCew Rd, Thorold (Map 3, km 29.8)
Hike Leader(s): Marion Hanover 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): Jordan Hollow Park
Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7k
Description
This will be a silent outward hike to allow hikers to take in the sounds and sights of the Trail. Share your experiences on the way back. It is scheduled 2 days before the full harvest moon. Bring Headlamp,Bug Spray. This hike will count towards 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: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 12k
Description
Explore Short Hills and the majestic side trails of Scarlett Tanager, Hemlock. Swayze Falls and Terrace. This is a weekly hike. Register only once for this hike series.
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
Description
Moderate hike on the trails around Short Hills Provincial Park
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Event Hikes
Location (Google Maps): Rockway Community Centre
Hike Leader(s): Alicia Aitchison Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Description
Starting out at Rockway Community Centre we will hike the side trail and main trail. Beautifully wooded, hilly area with spectacular water fall 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: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 12k
Description
From Jordan Hollow Hike the main trail to Moyer Road or Louth and Return. This is a weekly hike. Register only once for Hike Series
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. This is a weekly hike. Only register once for this hike series
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Rockway Community Centre
Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Fast
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 22km
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 Rockway Community Centre, 2021 Pelham Rd, St Catharines. Hike to Sixth Ave, Balls Falls and back along the road.
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): Karen Limardi 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: Hike
Location (Google Maps):
Parking Lot on Merritt Island at the west end of cross street Welland
Hike Leader(s): Sylvia Wheeler 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: Loop
Location (Google Maps):
Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance
Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 12k
Description
Explore Short Hills and the majestic side trails of Scarlett Tanager, Hemlock. Swayze Falls and Terrace. This is a weekly hike. Register only once for this hike series.
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
Description
Moderate hike on the trails around Short Hills Provincial Park
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: 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: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 12k
Description
From Jordan Hollow Hike the main trail to Moyer Road or Louth and Return. This is a weekly hike. Register only once for Hike Series
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. This is a weekly hike. Only register once for this hike series
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Rockway Community Centre
Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Fast
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 17km
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 Rockway Community Centre 2021 Pelham Rd, St Catharines. Hike to bottom of Wiley Rd, Short Hills Provincial Park and back.
We recommend that you bring extra water, snacks and poles.
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: 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: Loop
Location (Google Maps):
Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance
Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 12k
Description
Explore Short Hills and the majestic side trails of Scarlett Tanager, Hemlock. Swayze Falls and Terrace. This is a weekly hike. Register only once for this hike series.
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
Description
Moderate hike on the trails around Short Hills Provincial Park
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Louth Conservation Area
Hike Leader(s): Alicia Aitchison Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7k
Description
Hike will start out at Louth Conservation Area parking lot and hike the Louth Side trail and main trail to form a loop through the beautifully wooded conservation area with spectacular water fall 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: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 12k
Description
From Jordan Hollow Hike the main trail to Moyer Road or Louth and Return. This is a weekly hike. Register only once for Hike Series
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. This is a weekly hike. Only register once for this hike series
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): DeCew House
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 at DeCew House, DeCew Rd, Thorold. Hike to the bottom of Wiley Rd, Short Hills and back.
We recommend that you bring extra water, snacks and poles.
Please keep social distance.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Mountainview Road Conservation Parking Lot Beamsville
Hike Leader(s): Karen Limardi Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Description
Meet at the parking lot Mountainview Rd in Beamsville. Hike the rustic trail to Walkers rd. Return and back and down the Angels Gate side trail.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps):
Parking Lot on Merritt Island at the west end of cross street Welland
Hike Leader(s): Sylvia Wheeler 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: Loop
Location (Google Maps):
Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance
Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 12k
Description
Explore Short Hills and the majestic side trails of Scarlett Tanager, Hemlock. Swayze Falls and Terrace. This is a weekly hike. Register only once for this hike series.
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
Description
Moderate hike on the trails around Short Hills Provincial Park
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Woodend Conservation Area, TaylorRoad, (Map 2)
Hike Leader(s): Larry Lloyd Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 5
Description
Hike along the historic 3rd canal to the present canal bridge on Glendale. Return along
same route