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< 2022 >
October 02 - October 08
  • 02
    October 2, 2022

    11am Bruce Trail Day Easy Hike,

    11:00 AM-12:30 PM
    10/02/2022
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Leisurely
    Location (Google Maps): 135 Taylor Road, Niagara on the Lake (Niagara College campus) Follow the signs to the Greenhouse.

    Hike Leader(s): Diane Marlatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Leisurely
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 3 km

    Description

    This is a leisurely hike through the Wetlands adjacent to Niagara college and ideal for the new hikers and those wishing to attend and celebrate Bruce Trail Day

    11:30 Bruce Trail Day Long Hike

    11:30 AM-2:30 PM
    10/02/2022
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    Hosting Club: Niagara

    Location (Google Maps): Niagara College Nursery Greenhouse

    Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 14k

    Description

    Come Celebrate Bruce Trail Day with a hike along the trail, We will hike from the college parking lot near the Greenhouse Nursery on the main trail through the screaming tunnel and on toward Mewburn Road return on the main trail and side trails

    12:00 Bruce Trail Day Nature Hike

    12:00 PM-2:00 PM
    10/02/2022
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Loop
    Location (Google Maps): Meet in the Niagara College Parking lot near the Greenhouses. 135 Taylor Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake

    Hike Leader(s): Niagara Hike Leader Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Leisurely
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 4-6km

    Description

    Join us for a Bruce Trail Day celebration!   Follow our BTC ecologist as she points out our plentiful biodiversity in Niagara.  Wear good walking shoes and weather appropriate clothing.

    Check out NBTC information and merchandise before and after the hike.

     

    1pm Bruce Trail Day Easy Family Hike

    1:00 PM-1:45 PM
    10/02/2022
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Leisurely
    Location (Google Maps): 135 Taylor Rd. Niagara on the Lake (Niagara College Campus) Follow the signs to the Greenhouse

    Hike Leader(s): Diane Marlatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Leisurely
    Terrain: Moderate

    Description

    This is a leisurely hike through the Wetlands adjacent to Niagara college and ideal for the new hikers and those wishing to attend and celebrate Bruce Trail Day

    2:00 pm Glenridge Quarry Loop

    2:00 PM-3:30 PM
    10/02/2022
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    Hike open to BTC Members only.

    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Loop
    Location (Google Maps): Glenridge Quarry Parking Lot, St. David’s Rd. , Map 3

    Hike Leader(s): Larry Lloyd Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Leisurely
    Terrain: Easy
    Distance: 6 km

    Description

    A combination of open trails with spectacular views across Lake Ontario and wooded trails including the main trail.

  • 03
    October 3, 2022

    9:00am Side Trail Challenge #4 - Upper Canada Heritage & Alfred's Trot

    9:00 AM-11:00 AM
    10/03/2022
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Loop
    Location (Google Maps): Concession 2 & York Road. Park on York Road just west of Concession 2.

    Hike Leader(s): Robin Garrett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 8 km

    Description

    This hike follows the Upper Canada Heritage Trail to the main trail and includes a loop along Alfred’s Trot side trail and back. This hike will count towards the NBTC Side Trail badge. Required photos include: drystone wall and ruins of lime kilns.

  • 04
    October 4, 2022

    8:00 Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills

    8:00 AM-10:30 AM
    10/04/2022
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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: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 10km

    Description

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

    Bring Poles water, snack and bug spray

    9:15 Short hike, Pelham Road, Short Hills

    9:15 AM-10:45 AM
    10/04/2022
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Loop
    Location (Google Maps): Pelham Road entrance, Short Hills Provincial Park

    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 and water.  Be sure to check yourself for ticks after the hike!

  • 05
    October 5, 2022

    11:00 am Hike & Picnic

    11:00 AM-1:00 PM
    10/05/2022
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Loop
    Location (Google Maps): Locust Grove Picnic Area

    Hike Leader(s): Marion Hanover Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 7 km

    Description

    Hike around Queenston area.  Optional outdoor gathering in Locust Grove including pot luck picnic.

  • 06
    October 6, 2022

    8:00 am Long Hike Jordan to Moyer / Louth

    8:00 AM-10:30 AM
    10/06/2022
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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: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 10k

    Description

    From Jordan Hollow Hike the main trail to Upper and Lower Balls Falls, Moyer Road or Louth and Return. You must register for each hike. Bring Poles, snack and a drink

    9:15 Short hike - Jordan Hollow

    9:15 AM-10:45 AM
    10/06/2022
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    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: 6 kilometres

    Description

    Hike along the Jordan Creek to Balls Falls or the Jim Rainforth Side Trail.  Bring hiking boots and water.    Be sure to check yourself for ticks after the hike!

  • 07
    October 7, 2022

    9:00 Fall Colours at the Botanical Gardens

    9:00 AM-10:30 AM
    10/07/2022
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Leisurely
    Location (Google Maps):

    Floral Clock Parking Lot (no charge)

    Hike Leader(s): Robin Garrett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Easy
    Distance: 6 km

    Description

    Enjoy the vivid colours of autumn flowers and trees. We will meet at the Floral Clock, walk along the Niagara River Parkway trail, and loop through the Botanical Garden to enjoy the glory of the fall colours.

  • 08
    October 8, 2022

    9:00 Dump to Dump

    9:00 AM-2:00 PM
    10/08/2022
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Car Pool
    Location (Google Maps): Park at Glenridge Quarry parking lot, St Catharines. Carpool to Fireman’s Park, Niagara Falls.

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

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 18km

    Description

    Dumps can turn into great parks.  We will hike from the top of what used to be a city dump to the top of another.  Starting at Fireman’s Park we will hike towards the Bruce Trail and then stay on the trail until we get to Glenridge Quarry – our second dump.

    We will ask for volunteers to carpool (masks worn).

     

    10:00 Merritt Island

    10:00 AM-12:00 PM
    10/08/2022
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    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.