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  • 31
    October 31, 2021
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  • 01
    November 1, 2021
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  • 02
    November 2, 2021

    Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills

    9:00 AM-11:30 AM
    11/02/2021
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    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

    Note the New Start time

    Explore Short Hills and the majestic side trails of Scarlett Tanager, Hemlock. Swayze Falls and Terrace. Register for each hike

    Short hike, Pelham Road - Short Hills

    9:15 AM-10:45 AM
    11/02/2021
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Loop
    Location (Google Maps): Short 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.  Bring hiking boots and water.

  • 03
    November 3, 2021

    Firemen’s Crazy Eight

    9:00 AM-11:30 AM
    11/03/2021
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    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: Easy
    Distance: 8k

    Description

  • 04
    November 4, 2021

    9:00 am Long Hike Jordan to Moyer / Louth

    9:00 AM-11:30 AM
    11/04/2021
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    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

    Note the New Start Time From Jordan Hollow Hike the main trail to Moyer Road or Louth and Return. You must register for each hike

    Short hike - Jordan

    9:15 AM-10:45 AM
    11/04/2021
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Loop
    Location (Google Maps): Jordan Hollow Park

    Hike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Strenuous
    Distance: 6 kms

    Description

    Hike along the Jordan Creek to Upper Balls Falls or the Jim Rainforth Trail.  You must register for each hike.

  • 05
    November 5, 2021

    Queenston Heights

    9:00 AM-10:30 AM
    11/05/2021
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Loop
    Location (Google Maps): Queenston Heights Park parking lot. Park towards the back of the lot close to the woods.

    Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Easy
    Distance: 6-7km

    Description

    First Friday of the month, hikes will be lead in the Queenston area.  We will explore this historic area.  The path may be a mixture of trail and paved pathway depending upon the chosen route.

  • 06
    November 6, 2021

    Merritthon

    7:00 AM-6:00 AM
    11/06/2021
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    Hike open to BTC Members only.

    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Event Hikes
    Location (Google Maps): Port Dalhousie Heritage District, Public Parking Lot St Catharines

    Terrain: Easy
    Distance: 45

    Description

    Looking for a distance challenge?
    The Merrithon is a long distance hike from Port Colborne to Port Dalhousie along the welland Canal. This is a self-guided hike along mainly paved trail.
    A Map of the trail can be found at http://niagarabrucetrail.club/wp/badges/ under the Merritthon badge

    All Participants must be double vaccinated and must wear a mask on the bus.

    Everyone who completes the route and goes through all of the checkpoints will earn the Prestigious new Merritthon Badge

    Fee: $38 includes Bus transport to start of hike, checkpoints, badge and helps to support the Bruce Trail Conservancy in its mission to preserve a ribbon of wilderness, for everyone, forever.

    Check in: At Port Dalhousie Parking Lot St Catharines from 6:40. Buses will transport hikers to Port Colborne.

    Route: Follow the yellow blazes from Port Colborne to Port Dalhousie back to the parking lot
    What to bring: Bring your own water and snacks. Wear comfortable sturdy shoes and dress for the weather.

    Extra water and snacks will be available at the checkpoints.

    COVID Safety Precautions: Please note the precautions before, during and after your hike… https://brucetrail.org/pages/explore-the-trail/hike-schedule. We ask that you keep a distance of 6ft from others at the checkpoints.

    FAQ’s

    What if it rains? This is a rain or shine event.

    What if I need to drop out? Trail Angel’s will be available from the checkpoints.

    How long will it take to finish? We estimate that the hike will take between 8 and 9 hours. If you do not reach the last checkpoint by 4:00pm you will have to withdraw

    Is my ticket/registration transferable/refundable? No. Please let us know if you cannot make it.

    Contact: Alan Laver alanjlaver@gmail.com 416 303 5613

    Queenston Heights Loop

    9:00 AM-10:30 AM
    11/06/2021
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    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: Easy, Moderate
    Distance: 8k

    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

    Cave Spring Witch Hunt Re scheduled from Oct 30 to Nov 6

    9:00 AM-11:15 AM
    11/06/2021
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    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


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