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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: 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):
Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance
Hike Leader(s): Vince Zvonar 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):
Short Hills, Pelham Rd., Entrance
Hike Leader(s): janet davey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7k
Description
Hike the main and side trails in Short Hills. Bring water and a snack, bug spray and sun screen
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
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Islands parking lot #1, the east side of Burning Springs Hill Road Dufferin Islands parking lot #1, the east side of Burning Springs Hill Road
Hike Leader(s): Dan Wilson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6-7 km
Description
This 1.5 hr hike will be a tour around beautiful Niagara Falls. Walking along the Niagara River by the Falls. There is a parking fee.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps):
Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan
Hike Leader(s): Marion Hanover 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 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: Leisurely
Location (Google Maps):
DeCew House, DeCew Rd, Thorold (Map 3, km 29.8)
Hike Leader(s): Dan Wilson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
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
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. You must register for each hike
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps): Veteran’s Lane & King St
Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Description
Hike through historic Niagara-on-the-Lake. Mostly paved with some trail walking. This is a good series for beginner hikers as well as hikers who want to build up their endurance.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): DeCew House
Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Fast
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 12km
Description
Meet at DeCew House, DeCew Rd, Thorold. Hike main trail to 12 Mile Creek. Follow the Creek to Glendale Ave and return through Brock University area back to DeCew House.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps):
Rockway Conservation Area
Hike Leader(s): Diane Marlatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: Approximately 6 km
Description
Starting out at Rockway Community Centre we will hike the side trail and main trail. Beautifully wooded, hilly area with water fall views. Terrain can be challenging with rocks & steep hills. Pace is moderate. Hiking boots & poles are strongly recommended.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps):
Old Glendale Rd off of Glendale Road
Hike Leader(s): Vince Zvonar Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Fast
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 16k
Description
Hike the Trails along the Banks of 12 mile creek
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps):
Parking Lot on Merritt Island at the west end of cross street Welland
Hike Leader(s): Bruce Manion Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 7k
Description
Flat hike along paved trail alongside the Welland Canal
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps):
Rotary Park, St. Catherine’s
Hike Leader(s): Sheila Massey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: Approximately 7 km
Description
We will hike the trails in & around Rotary Park.
Hosting Club: Niagara
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
Location (Google Maps):
Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance
Hike Leader(s): Vince Zvonar 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
Location (Google Maps):
Short Hills, Pelham Rd., Entrance
Hike Leader(s): janet davey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7k
Description
Hike the main and side trails in Short Hills. Bring water and a snack, bug spray and sun screen
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: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Meet at upper parking lot, corner of Dorchester & Mountain Road, Niagara Falls
Hike Leader(s): Larry Lloyd Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 8 km
Description
Hike along the Main Trail and the Laura Secord Trail through woodland and lush vegetation
Hosting Club: Niagara
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
Location (Google Maps):
Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan
Hike Leader(s): Marion Hanover 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: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Short Hills Wiley Road
Hike Leader(s): Dan Wilson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7k
Description
Hike the main and side trails in Short Hills. Bring water and a snack, bug spray and sun screen.
Hosting Club: Niagara
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. You must register for each hike
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Rockway Community Centre, Pelham Road, St. Catharines, ON
Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 15.5KM
Description
Hike the main trail from Rockway Community Centre to Short Hills Provincial Park, looping back to Rockway.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Bailey Bridge Parking Lot (West of 21st Street Jordan)
Hike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6k
Description
Learn to Forage for edible treats and snacks with Bill Russell Loop Hike through wooded trail and Jordan Village looking for edible flowers and plants.Feel free to bring your camera or smartphone & you can submit your findings to the Bruce Trail citizen science project on i-naturalist or submit to #nbtccitizenscience.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Rockway Community Centre
Hike Leader(s): Marion Hanover Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 15 km
Description
Hike from Rockway along the main trail with a Swayze falls loop
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps):
Louth Conservation Area
Hike Leader(s): Bruce Manion Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: Approximately 6 km
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. The terrain can be challenging with lots of rocks, crevices and hills. Hiking boots & poles are strongly recommended. Pace is medium to brisk at approximately 4 km/hr.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps):
Rotary Park, St. Catherine’s
Hike Leader(s): Sheila Massey
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
: Approximately 7 km
Description
We will hike the trails in & around Rotary Park.
Hosting Club: Niagara
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
Location (Google Maps):
Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance
Hike Leader(s): Vince Zvonar 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
Location (Google Maps):
Short Hills, Pelham Rd., Entrance
Hike Leader(s): janet davey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7k
Description
Hike the main and side trails in Short Hills. Bring water and a snack, bug spray and sun screen
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.