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To view all Bruce Trail Conservancy Hikes click hereHosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps):
Meet at the Allanburg Bridge Hwy 20 Parking lot on the west side of the bridge (Map 3)
Hike Leader(s): Sylvia Wheeler Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 8 km
Description
Leisurely hike along the Welland canal on flat paved terrain
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
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: In and Out
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: 7 kms
Description
Hike the main and side trails in Short Hills. Bring water and a snack, bug spray and sun screen
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: Loop
Location (Google Maps):
Jordan Hollow Park
Hike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7 km
Description
Hike along the Jordan Creek to Upper Balls Falls or the Jim Rainforth Trail. You must register for each hike.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps): Queenston Heights Park
Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Description
Meet near the Bruce Trail cairn in Queenston Heights Park. Hikes are on mostly flat trails. Paid parking may apply. Niagara Parks Parking
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Louth Conservation Area parking lot on Staff Ave. Jordan. (Map 4, near km 49.3) Carpool.
Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 15.2 km
Description
Hike #2 in a series of 5. Bring Poles, bug spray, 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.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Leisurely
Location (Google Maps):
Locust Grove Picnic Area 1488 Niagara Parkway Queenston
Hike Leader(s): Bruce Manion Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6k
Description
A short Hike from Queenston heights to the Botanical Gardens of Niagara. Established in 1936, the Botanical Gardens presents visitors with 99 acres (40 hectares) of beautifully maintained gardens that include perennials, rhododendrons, azaleas, a formal parterre garden, herb and vegetable plantings, and our world-famous rose garden featuring over 2,400 roses.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps):
Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance
Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver
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): Short Hills Provincial Park, Pelham Road entrance
Hike Leader(s): janet davey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7 kms
Description
Hike the main and side trails in Short Hills. Bring water and a snack, bug spray and sun screen
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Short Hills – Roland Road Parking Lot
Hike Leader(s): Alicia Aitchison Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: ~8km
Description
Leaving from the Roland Road parking lot we will do the Swayze Falls loop – checking out the flora & fauna along the way including the bluebird trail. Hilly, strenuous terrain.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps):
Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan
Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver
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: Moderate
Distance: 7 km
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
This series of hikes will take various routes around Niagara-on-the-Lake. Mostly paved pathways with some trail. These hikes are great for veteran hikers who want to get to know beautiful NOTL and for beginners who want to build up their stamina for longer hikes.
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):
Rockway Conservation Area
Hike Leader(s): Vince Zvonar Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 8k
Description
Hike through this beautiful wooded area, spectacular views, creeks & waterfalls. Lots of good hills & strenuous terrain.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps):
Short Hills Provincial Park Wiley Road Entrance
Hike Leader(s): Dan Wilson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7k
Description
Loop hike from Pelham Road Parking lot towards Black Walnut Side Trail and on the main trail to Terrace Falls Side Trail. Complete loop back up to Parking lot. Bring Water Bug spray and sunscreen
Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps):
Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance
Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver
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): Short Hills Provincial Park, Pelham Road entrance
Hike Leader(s): janet davey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7 kms
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):
Angels Gate Winery
Hike Leader(s): Karen Limardi Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7k
Description
Hike the side trails and main trail around angels gate winery including the Beamsville Bench, Angel and Mountainview Side Trails.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps):
Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan
Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver
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: Moderate
Distance: 7 km
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
This series of Friday hikes will take various routes around Niagara-on-the-Lake. Mostly paved pathways with some trails. These hikes are great for veterans who want to get to know beautiful NOTL and for beginners who want to build up their stamina.
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: In and Out
Location (Google Maps):
Woodend Conservation Area, Taylor Road parking lot
Hike Leader(s): Vince Zvonar 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 Side Trails as well as the main trail.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps):
Rotary Park, St. Catherine’s
Hike Leader(s): Dave Wilson 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
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
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 Sturgeon 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
Location (Google Maps):
Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance
Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver
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): Short Hills Provincial Park, Pelham Road entrance
Hike Leader(s): janet davey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7 kms
Description
Hike the main and side trails in Short Hills. Bring water and a snack, bug spray and sun screen
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Rockway Conservation Area
Hike Leader(s): Alicia Aitchison Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 6k
Description
Hike through this beautiful wooded area, spectacular views, creeks & waterfalls. Lots of good hills & strenuous terrain.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps):
Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan
Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver
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: Moderate
Distance: 7 km
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
Description
This series of Friday hikes will take various routes around Niagara-on-the-Lake. Mostly paved pathways with some trail. These hikes are great for veterans who want to get to know beautiful Niagara-on-the-Lake and for beginners who would like to build their stamina.
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: Loop
Location (Google Maps): From Glenridge Ave, head West on Lockhart Drive, park at the end of Road.
Hike Leader(s): Diane Marlatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7k
Description
Bring water, bug spray and hiking poles.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps):
Woodend Conservation Area, Taylor Road parking lot
Hike Leader(s): Dave Wilson 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
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: Cancelled
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: 7k
Description
Discover the history of the 19th Century Quarry Pioneers and the Cave Spring Witch.
For Soldier On hikers only and by invitation
Hosting Club: Niagara
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: 7 kms
Description
Hike the main and side trails in Short Hills. Bring water and a snack, bug spray and sun screen