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All hikes available to BTC members. Some hikes are open to non-members.
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To view all Bruce Trail Conservancy Hikes click hereHosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps): Queenston Heights Park
Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 7k
Description
Meet near the Bruce Trail cairn in Queenston Heights Park, Niagara Parkway. Enter the park from the roundabout and take two immediate lefts to get to the cairn. Hikes are on mostly flat trails. Paid parking may apply. Niagara Parks Parking
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps):
Meet at DeCew House, DeCew Rd, Thorold (Map 3, km 29.8)
Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 20.5 km
Description
End to end hike 3 of 5. This is a tough leg of the end to end hiking through Rockway and Short Hills. Bring Poles, Bug Spray, a drink and a snack
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.
Note that this hike will qualify for the annual Screaming Tunnel badge
Hike open to BTC Members only.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): I will send you an email with all hiking details.
Hike Leader(s): Diane Marlatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 7KM
Description
Bruce Trail Day Mystery Hike – open to members and non-members. Enjoy a hike somewhere along the Niagara section of the Bruce Trail while learning more about the Conservancy. You will be notified 24 hrs ahead as to where your hike will be located.
physical-distancing observed.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): TBA
Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6-7 km
Description
Bruce Trail Day Mystery Hike – open to members and non-members. Enjoy a hike somewhere along the Niagara section of the Bruce Trail while learning more about the Conservancy. You will be notified 24 hrs ahead as to where your hike will be located.
physical-distancing observed.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps): TBD
Hike Leader(s): Alicia Aitchison Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7k
Description
Celebrate Bruce Trail Day with a Mystery Hike and Trivia. Hikers will be informed of hike particulars on the day.
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): Shirt Hills Provincial Park – Pelham Road entrance
Hike Leader(s): janet davey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 kms
Description
Hike the main and side trails in Short Hills.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
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
Distance: approximately 7 km
Description
We will meet at Roland Road parking lot and do the Swayze Falls Loop. 1.5-2 hours. Beautiful forest, some good hills & 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: Strenuous
Distance: 7 kms
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: Urban
Location (Google Maps): Veteran Memorial Park, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6-8km
Description
This series of Friday hikes will take various routes around Niagara-on-the-Lake. Mostly paved pathways with some trail. These hikes are a great way to build stamina for beginners as well as see beautiful historic Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Meet in Veteran’s Memorial Park, King & Veteran’s Lane, Niagara-on-the-Lake. Park near the tennis courts.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps):
Meet at entrance to Woodend Conservation Area on Taylor Rd. NOTL (Map 2, km 15.2) Carpool.
Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 16 km
Description
Hike #4 of End to End. Hike meanders through Brock University along the trail. There is some roadwork
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Glenridge Quarry Naturalization Site, 1860 Sir Isaac Brock Way, St. Catharines, On
Hike Leader(s): Diane Marlatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7 km
Description
Hike the trails around the quarry as well as the main trail near Brock University forming a loop
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps):
Glenridge Quarry parking Lot, St Davids Road. Map 3
Hike Leader(s): Dan Wilson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
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
Location (Google Maps):
Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Moderate
: 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
Location (Google Maps): Shirt Hills Provincial Park – Pelham Road entrance
Hike Leader(s): janet davey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 kms
Description
Hike the main and side trails in Short Hills.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps):
Meet at Woodend Conservation Area off Taylor Road (Map 2)
Hike Leader(s): Karen Limardi Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 7km
Description
Hike along the historic 3rd canal to the present canal bridge on Glendale. Return along same route.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps):
Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan
Pace: Fast
Terrain: Moderate
: 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
Location (Google Maps): Jordan Hollow Park
Hike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 7 kms
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: Urban
Location (Google Maps): Veteran’s Memorial Park, King St & Veteran’s Lane
Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6-8km
Description
These weekly hikes will take various routes around beautiful Niagara-on-the-Lake. We may take in history or just enjoy the ambiance of the area. Urban hikes are mostly paved with some trail walking.
Meet in Veteran’s Memorial Park near the tennis courts. (King St & Veteran’s Lane)
The first Friday of the month we will meet in Queenston Heights Park for a variety of hikes.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps):
Meet at the Cairn, Queenston. Niagara Parkway. (Map 1, km 0.0) Carpool to Wood end. You will need to pay for parking
Bring Poles, Bug Spray, Drink and snack plus $5 for badge if you have completed all 5 hikes
Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 15.2 km
Description
Last leg of the end to end from Woodend to the Cairn.
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.
Note that this hike will qualify for the annual Screaming Tunnel badge
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps):
Decew House, Decew Rd., Thorold, On (Map 3, km 29.8)
Hike Leader(s): Sylvia Wheeler Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 5.3km
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
Location (Google Maps):
Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Moderate
: 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
Location (Google Maps): Shirt Hills Provincial Park – Pelham Road entrance
Hike Leader(s): janet davey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 kms
Description
Hike the main and side trails in Short Hills.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Short Hills Provincial Park. Roland Road entrance.
Hike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 6.5 kms
Description
We will met at Roland Road parking lot and do the Swayze Falls loop. 1.5 – 2 hours. Beautiful forest, some good hills and Swayze Falls!
Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps):
Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan
Pace: Fast
Terrain: Moderate
: 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
Location (Google Maps): Jordan Hollow Park
Hike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 7 kms
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: Night
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: 8 km
Description
Take in the Magical sights and sounds of Short hills for the Hunters Moon night Hike. 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, King St & Veteran’s Lane
Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6-8km
Description
These weekly hikes will take various routes around beautiful Niagara-on-the-Lake. We may take in history or just enjoy the ambiance of the area. Urban hikes are mostly paved with some trail walking.
Meet in Veteran’s Memorial Park near the tennis courts. (King St & Veteran’s Lane)
The first Friday of the month we will meet in Queenston Heights Park for a variety of hikes.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps): Short Hills Provincial Park. Wiley Road entrance.
Hike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 8 kms
Description
Hike the main trail and side trails in Short Hills.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps):
Meet at the Niagara Glen Nature Centre Parking Lot 3050 Niagara Parkway
Hike Leader(s): Dan Wilson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 11 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. This is a strenuous hike! Good chance hikers will get wet!! Parking fee required!!!
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps):
Woodend Conservation Area, Taylor Road parking lot
Hike Leader(s): Larry Lloyd Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: Approximately 6 km
Description
Meet At Woodend Conservation Area, Taylor Road parking lot and hike the Woodend, Wetland Ridge & Margaret K Side Trails as well as the main trail.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps):
Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Moderate
: 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
Location (Google Maps): Shirt Hills Provincial Park – Pelham Road entrance
Hike Leader(s): janet davey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 kms
Description
Hike the main and side trails in Short Hills.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps):
Glenridge Quarry parking Lot, St Davids Road. Map 3
Hike Leader(s): Larry Lloyd Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
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
Location (Google Maps):
Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan
Pace: Fast
Terrain: Moderate
: 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
Location (Google Maps): Jordan Hollow Park
Hike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 7 kms
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: Urban
Location (Google Maps): Veteran’s Memorial Park, King St & Veteran’s Lane
Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6-8km
Description
These weekly hikes will take various routes around beautiful Niagara-on-the-Lake. We may take in history or just enjoy the ambiance of the area. Urban hikes are mostly paved with some trail walking.
Meet in Veteran’s Memorial Park near the tennis courts. (King St & Veteran’s Lane)
The first Friday of the month we will meet in Queenston Heights Park for a variety of hikes.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Fireman’s Park, Niagara Falls. Park in the lower parking lot – to the left after your cross the tracks at the top of Dorchester Rd.
Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 18km
Description
See what can be done with a dump after is finishes being a dump! We will park in Fireman’s Park, Niagara Falls and carpool to Glen Ridge Quarry in St Catharines (1860 Sir Isaac Brock Way).
Vaccines and masks required for carpooling.
Bring water and a snack. Hiking poles recommended.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps):
Meet at Woodend Conservation Area off Taylor Road (Map 2)
Hike Leader(s): Scott Faichnie Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 7km
Description
Bring your Halloween hat and hike to the screaming tunnel. Watch out for the ghosts and ghouls.
Note that this hike will count towards the screaming tunnel badge or the night hike badge but unfortunately not both