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Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Event Hikes
Location (Google Maps):
Meet at Rockway Community Centre, 2021 Pelham Rd., Lincoln.
Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 10km
Description
This Hike follows the trail towards staff avenue picking up the Louth side trail and returning.
Prize for Silliest Hat. Bring finger Food to share after the hike.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Event Hikes
Location (Google Maps):
Meet at Rockway Community Centre, 2021 Pelham Rd., Lincoln.
Hike Leader(s): Alicia Aitchison Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6km
Description
This is a hike around Rockway visiting the Falls and Rockway Side Trail
Prize for Silliest Hat. Bring finger Food to share after the hike.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Decew House Heritage Park in Thorold/Fonthill
Hike Leader(s): Mark Casburn Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6 km
Description
Be prepared for wet/slippery conditions. Icers are recommended if ground is frozen.
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. Register for each hike
Bring Poles and Icers and dress for the weather
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 kilometres
Description
Hike the main and side trails in Short Hills. Bring hiking boots, icers & water.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the parking lot of Quarry Rd, Beamsville (Map 4, km 65.0) to carpool
Hike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 14.8km
Description
Winter End-to-End Hikes must be completed between December 21, 2021 to March 19, 2022. Bring $10 for the badge if once you have completed all 5 hikes.
Poles and icers recommended. Bring water and snack.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps):
Kinsman Park parking lot
Hike Leader(s): Karen Limardi Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6-7 KM
Description
A beautiful hike on the trail. We will pass lovely vineyards, creek beds and farmers fields. There will be a teeny tiny bit of road walking on this hike. Hiking boots and poles highly recommended as the terrain can be extremely slippery if wet or icy. Please bring water, icers and dress in layers.
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. You must register for each hike. Bring Poles and Icers
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
Description
Hike along the Jordan Creek to Upper Balls Falls or the Jim Rainforth Trail. Bring hiking boots, icers and water.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps): Veterans Memorial Park, park just outside the park on King Street
Hike Leader(s): Robin Garrett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6-7 km
Description
Each Friday we will explore different neighbourhoods, trails and parkland throughout Historic Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Moderate pace with some weeks entirely on sidewalks and roads while others may include a mix of trails and paved pathways. Great way to build up endurance for longer more strenuous hikes.
Prepare for cooler windy conditions on open parkland and along Lake Ontario and Niagara River trails.
Plan to stay for conversation and a warm cup of coffee or tea at Sweets & Swirls, Community Centre, Niagara Stone Road, NOTL
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Niagara Glen Nature Centre Parking Lot 3050 Niagara Parkway.
You will need icers and poles and will need to pay for parking
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: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps):
Meet- pkg lot, Quarry Rd., Beamsville. (Map 4, km 65.0) Carpool
Hike Leader(s): Lauren Doig Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 14.8 km
Description
We will be car pooling, Bring Icers and poles. No dogs. To earn your Niagara Winter End to End badge, it must be completed between December 21, 2021 to March 19, 2022. Bring $10 for badge if you’ve done all 5 End to End hikes.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps):
Rockway Community Centre, Pelham Road
Hike Leader(s): Vince Zvonar Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 10k
Description
Hike the trail from Rockway to Louth and return
Bring Icers and Poles
Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps):
Queenston Heights Park, South Terminus Cairn, 14184 Niagara Pkwy Niagara On The Lake (Map #1, 0.0 km).
We’ll meet at the lawn between the restaurant and the washrooms.
Hike Leader(s): Helen Hermansen Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 8km
Description
Starting at Queenston Heights Park, we’ll be hiking the main trail with a loop along the Upper Canada Heritage Trail. The trail is mostly moderate with two steep sections to get down the escarpment, and then back up again. Bring hiking boots, poles, and be prepared for mud and/or snow. Note that if you don’t have a Niagara Parks Parking Pass, that you may need to pay for parking at the trailhead.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps):
Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
: 12k
Description
Explore Short Hills and the majestic side trails of Scarlett Tanager, Hemlock. Swayze Falls and Terrace. Register for each hike
Bring Poles and Icers and dress for the weather
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: 6 kilometres
Description
Hike the main and side trails in Short Hills. Bring hiking boots, icers & water.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Rockway Community Centre parking lot, 2021 Pelham Rd, Lincoln. (Map 3, near km 45.1) to carpool.
Hike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 20.2km
Description
Winter End-to-End Hikes must be completed between December 21, 2021 to March 19, 2022. Bring $10 for the badge if once you have completed all 5 hikes.
Poles and icers recommended. Bring water and snack.
No Dogs.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps):
Lions swimming pool, Elm St, Grimsby
Hike Leader(s): Karen Limardi Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6k
Description
Beamer Memorial Conservation Area offers one of Niagara’s most breath-taking and panoramic views of the Niagara Escarpment and Lake Ontario.
Take a walk along the scenic Lookout and Bruce Trails and soak up the picturesque views of the 40 Mile Creek Valley, the Lake Ontario shoreline and the escarpment ridge from one of our viewing. Bring icers and poles
Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps):
Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
: 12k
Description
From Jordan Hollow Hike the main trail to Moyer Road or Louth and Return. You must register for each hike. Bring Poles and Icers
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
Description
Hike along the Jordan Creek to Upper Balls Falls or the Jim Rainforth Trail. Bring hiking boots, icers and water.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps):
Veterans Memorial Park, park just outside the park on King Street
Hike Leader(s): Robin Garrett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6-7 km
Description
Each Friday we will explore different neighbourhoods, trails and parkland throughout Historic Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Moderate pace with some weeks entirely on sidewalks and roads while others may include a mix of trails and paved pathways. Great way to build up endurance for longer more strenuous hikes.
Prepare for cooler windy conditions on open parkland and along Lake Ontario and Niagara River trails.
Plan to stay for conversation and a warm cup of coffee or tea at Sweets & Swirls, Community Centre, Niagara Stone Road, NOTL
Hike open to BTC Members only.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps):
Meet at Rockway Community Center parking lot on 2021 Pelham Road, Lincoln. (Map 3, near km 45.1) Carpool.
Hike Leader(s): Lauren Doig Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 20.2km
Description
We will be car pooling, Bring Icers and poles. No dogs. To earn your Niagara Winter End to End badge, it must be completed between December 21, 2021 to March 19, 2022. Bring $10 for badge if you have completed all 5 hikes.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps):
Kinsmen Park Frost Road Beamsville
Hike Leader(s): Vince Zvonar Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 8k
Description
Hike from the park along the main trail towards Cave Springs towards Cherry and return on a side trail forming a loop.
Dress for the weather and bring icers and poles
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
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: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 7k
Description
Flat hike along paved trail alongside the Welland Canal
Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps):
Queenston Heights Park, South Terminus Cairn, 14184 Niagara Pkwy Niagara On The Lake (Map #1, 0.0 km).
We’ll meet at the lawn between the restaurant and the washrooms.
Hike Leader(s): Helen Hermansen Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 8km
Description
Starting at Queenston Heights Park, we’ll be hiking the main trail with a loop along the Upper Canada Heritage Trail. The trail is mostly moderate with two steep sections to get down the escarpment, and then back up again. Bring hiking boots, poles, and be prepared for mud and/or snow. Note that if you don’t have a Niagara Parks Parking Pass, that you may need to pay for parking at the trailhead.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps):
Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
: 12k
Description
Explore Short Hills and the majestic side trails of Scarlett Tanager, Hemlock. Swayze Falls and Terrace. Register for each hike
Bring Poles and Icers and dress for the weather
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: 6 kilometres
Description
Hike the main and side trails in Short Hills. Bring hiking boots, icers & water.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Night
Location (Google Maps): Veteran’s Memorial Park, park just outside the park on King St.
Hike Leader(s): Robin Garrett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6-7 km
Description
Wolf Moon Night Hike – Silent hike along the Commons as we take in the magic of the rising moon. On the remainder of the hike, we will walk along the Niagara River and the streets of Historic Old Town and enjoy quiet conversation. Bring a night light and dress for weather – counts towards your night hike badge (5 night hikes).
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Park at DeCew House, DeCew Rd, Thorold (map 3, km 29.8) to carpool.
Hike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 17.5km
Description
Winter End-to-End Hikes must be completed between December 21, 2021 to March 19, 2022. Bring $10 for the badge if once you have completed all 5 hikes.
Poles and icers recommended. Bring water and snack.
No Dogs.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps):
Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
: 12k
Description
From Jordan Hollow Hike the main trail to Moyer Road or Louth and Return. You must register for each hike. Bring Poles and Icers
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
Description
Hike along the Jordan Creek to Upper Balls Falls or the Jim Rainforth Trail. Bring hiking boots, icers and water.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps): Veterans Memorial Park, park just outside the park on King Street
Hike Leader(s): Robin Garrett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6-7 km
Description
Each Friday we will explore different neighbourhoods, trails and parkland throughout Historic Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Moderate pace with some weeks entirely on sidewalks and roads while others may include a mix of trails and paved pathways. Great way to build up endurance for longer more strenuous hikes.
Prepare for cooler windy conditions on open parkland and along Lake Ontario and Niagara River trails.
Plan to stay for conversation and a warm cup of coffee or tea at Sweets & Swirls, Community Centre, Niagara Stone Road, NOTL
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps):
Entrance (15.2 km Map 2) Woodend Conservation Area off Taylor Rd
Hike Leader(s): Vince Zvonar Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 15k
Description
Hike a loop from Woodend Conservation through hilly terrain to St Paul Ave, Niagara
Falls. We will pass through the Screaming Tunnel and Fireman’s Park.
Bring Poles and Icers
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
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: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 7k
Description
Flat hike along paved trail alongside the Welland Canal
Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps): Queenston Heights Park — We’ll meet at the lawn between the restaurant and the washrooms.
Queenston Heights Park, 14184 Niagara Pkwy Niagara On The Lake (Map #1, 0.0 km).
Hike Leader(s): Helen Hermansen Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 8km
Description
Starting at Queenston Heights Park, we’ll be hiking across the park to the the main trail with a loop along the Upper Canada Heritage Trail. The trail is mostly moderate with two steep sections to get down the escarpment, and then back up again. Bring hiking boots, poles, ice cleats and be prepared for mud, snow and/or ice. Note that if you don’t have a Niagara Parks Parking Pass, that you may need to pay for parking at the trailhead.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Hike along the Welland Canal to the entrance at Lake Ontario then to the Lighthouse at the end of the spit. Return on the trail along Lake Ontario side of the spit. Flat terrain and a nice leisurely hike.
Parking for the Port Weller Spit is at the end of seaway haulage rd entering from Broadway. There is a gate at the end leading into the trail.
Hike Leader(s): Karen Limardi Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6k
Description
Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps):
Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
: 12k
Description
Explore Short Hills and the majestic side trails of Scarlett Tanager, Hemlock. Swayze Falls and Terrace. Register for each hike
Bring Poles and Icers and dress for the weather
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: 6 kilometres
Description
Hike the main and side trails in Short Hills. Bring hiking boots, icers & water.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Entrance (15.2 km Map 2) Woodend Conservation Area off Taylor Road
Hike Leader(s): Robin Garrett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 km
Description
Through Woodend on the Main Trail, Wetland Ridge Side Trail and Woodend Side Trail.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Park at the entrance to Woodend Conservation Area, Taylor Rd, Niagara-on-The-Lake
Hike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 14.6km
Description
Winter End-to-End Hikes must be completed between December 21, 2021 to March 19, 2022. Bring $10 for the badge if once you have completed all 5 hikes.
Poles and icers recommended. Bring water and snack.
No Dogs.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps):
Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
: 12k
Description
From Jordan Hollow Hike the main trail to Moyer Road or Louth and Return. You must register for each hike. Bring Poles and Icers
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: 6k
Description
Hike along the Jordan Creek to Upper Balls Falls or the Jim Rainforth Trail. Bring hiking boots, icers and water.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps): Veterans Memorial Park, park just outside the park on King Street
Hike Leader(s): Robin Garrett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6-7 km
Description
Each Friday we will explore different neighbourhoods, trails and parkland throughout Historic Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Moderate pace with some weeks entirely on sidewalks and roads while others may include a mix of trails and paved pathways. Great way to build up endurance for longer more strenuous hikes.
Prepare for cooler windy conditions on open parkland and along Lake Ontario and Niagara River trails.
Plan to stay for conversation and a warm cup of coffee or tea at Sweets & Swirls, Community Centre, Niagara Stone Road, NOTL
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Woodend Conservation Area Taylor Road NOTL
Hike Leader(s): Dan Wilson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 12 km
Description
hike around the Woodend Conservation area. Dress for the weather and bring Poles and Icers
Hike open to BTC Members only.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Woodend Conservation Area, Taylor Rd
Hike Leader(s): Lauren Doig Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 14.6 km
Description
Car Pool from Woodend to Decew House and Hike along the Trail at Brock and alongside the Canal towards Woodend If you have completed all 5 hikes bring $10 for badge
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps):
Kinsmen Park Frost Road Beamsville
Hike Leader(s): Vince Zvonar Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 8k
Description
Hike from the park along the main trail towards Cave Springs towards Cherry and return on a side trail forming a loop.
Dress for the weather and bring icers and poles