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2 - 11am Bruce Trail Day Easy Hike,
11:00 AM-12:30 PM 10/02/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/11am-bruce-trail-day-hike/2022-10-02/ Click here for more information or to register 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 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/1130-bruce-trail-day-long-hike/2022-10-02/ Click here for more information or to register 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 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/1200-bruce-trail-day-nature-hike/2022-10-02/ Click here for more information or to register 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 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/1pm-bruce-trail-day-hike/2022-10-02/ Click here for more information or to register 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 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/200-pm-glenridge-quarry-loop/2022-10-02/
| 3 | 4 | 5 - 11:00 am Hike & Picnic
11:00 AM-1:00 PM 10/05/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/1100-am-hike-picnic-3/2022-10-05/
| 6 | 7 | 8 - 9:00 Dump to Dump
9:00 AM-2:00 PM 10/08/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900-dump-to-dump/2022-10-08/ Click here for more information or to register 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 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/1000-merritt-island/2022-10-08/
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9 - 7:30 pm Moonlight Night Hike in Niagara-on-the-Lake
7:30 PM-9:00 PM 10/09/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/730-pm-moonlight-night-hike-in-niagara-on-the-lake/2022-10-09/ Click here for more information or to register 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 Moonlight Night Hike – Take in the magic of the rising moon over Lake Ontario and the Niagara River. This hike includes a stop to connect with your senses – sights, sounds, smells and the rhythm of your breath. Counts towards your night hike badge (5 night hikes).
| 10 | 11 | 12 - 9:00 210th Anniversary Of Battle of Queenstown Heights
9:00 AM-11:00 AM 10/12/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/210th-anniversary-of-battle-of-queenstown-heights-walking-tour/2022-10-12/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Loop Location (Google Maps): Queenston Heights Park, lot near the Southern Terminus Cairn- km 0.0 Enter from Niagara Parkway. A parking fee is charged. Hike Leader(s): Karen Couch Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate Distance: 6.5 kms Description Walking tour of Queenston Heights and surrounding area to commemorate the anniversary of the Battle of Queenston Heights, 13 OCT, 1812, including the Landscape of Nations.
- 9:00am NBTC Side Trail Challenge #5 – The Twelve
9:00 AM-11:30 AM 10/12/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900am-nbtc-side-trail-challenge-5-the-twelve/2022-10-12/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Category: In and Out Location (Google Maps): Park off Glendale Avenue between Riverview Blvd & Twelve Mile Creek Hike Leader(s): Robin Garrett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Brisk Terrain: Moderate Distance: 11 km Description This hike follows the east bank of Twelve Mile Creek to downtown then back and continues on the side trail towards Brock University until it meets the Main Trail and then back. Counts towards the NBTC Side Trail badge. Required photos include: Graffiti under the bridges, Twelve Mile Creek, Pedestrian bridge over Hwy 406.
| 13 - 8:00 am Long Hike Jordan to Moyer / Louth
8:00 AM-10:30 AM 10/13/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/800-am-long-hike-jordan-to-moyer-louth-44/2022-10-13/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Location (Google Maps): Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate : 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 10/13/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/915-short-hike-jordan-hollow-28/2022-10-13/
| 14 - 9:00 am Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour
9:00 AM-10:30 AM 10/14/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900-am-niagara-on-the-lake-tour-2/2022-10-14/ Click here for more information or to register 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
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16 - Hiking 101 – October Session
1:00 PM-3:00 PM 10/16/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/hiking-101-october-session/2022-10-16/ This is a Multi-Day HikeYou are signing up for the following dates and times:
2022-10-16 at 13:00 2022-10-23 at 13:00 2022-10-30 at 13:00 Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Hike Location (Google Maps): Queenston Heights Park, meet near the Bruce Trail Cairn Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Easy Distance: 5-7km Description Hiking 101 is an introductory course for novice hikers, members and non-members alike. If you want some guidance on where to begin, what to wear and what to take along, this is the course for you. The course is 3 Sunday afternoon sessions with a combination of workshop/Q & A followed by short hikes along the trail. Dress in weather appropriate clothing and wear good walking shoes Calendar Online Registration is Members $30, Non-Members $40. Upon completing the three sessions, you will receive a FREE tube scarf ($15 value) October 16 – Meet in Queenston Heights Park. October 23 – Meet at the entrance to Woodend Conservation Area, Taylor Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake October 30 – Meet in Kinsmen Park, 3820 Frost Rd, Lincoln.
- 2:00 pm Side Trail Challenge #4 Make-Up Hike – Upper Canada Heritage & Alfred’s Trot
2:00 PM-4:00 PM 10/16/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/200-pm-side-trail-challenge-4-make-up-hike-upper-canada-heritage-alfreds-trot/2022-10-16/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Loop Location (Google Maps): Concession 2 & York Road. Park on York Road just west of Concession 2. Hike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate Distance: 8 kms Description If you are working towards the side trail badge and missed the hike on Oct. 3 now is your chance to make it up. 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.
| 17 - 9:00 NBTC Side Trail Challenge Hike #6 – Rockway ST’s, Louth ST’s, Staff Ave ST
9:00 AM-11:30 AM 10/17/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900-nbtc-side-trail-challenge-hike-6-rockway-sts-louth-sts-staff-ave-st/2022-10-17/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Category: In and Out Location (Google Maps): Park at Rockway Community Centre Hike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate Distance: 11.5 Description Take Rockway ST to the end. Hike back to where it meets Lower Falls Side Trail @ km 47.9. Take Main Trail until it meets Lower Falls Side Trail. Take Lower Falls Side Trail until it meets main trail again then continue up Midway Side Trail until it meets Main trail again. Take Main Trail up the hill until it meets Staff Ave ST. Take Staff Ave ST out and back. Then take Louth Side Trail until it meets Main Trail at km 51.2. Turn right and follow Main trail back to Rockway. Photos required towards side trail badge are 1) Upper Rockway Falls 2) Lower Rockway Falls 3) Moss covered boulders on Louth ST 4) Lower Louth Falls
| 18 | 19 - 9:00 DeCew House to Morningstar Mill
9:00 AM-10:30 AM 10/19/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900-decew-house-to-morningstar-mill-2/2022-10-19/ - 9:00am NBTC Side Trail Challenge #7 – General Brock
9:00 AM-11:30 AM 10/19/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900am-nbtc-side-trail-challenge-7-general-brock/2022-10-19/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Car Pool Location (Google Maps): Park at Butler’s Barracks (enter from John Street) Hike Leader(s): Robin Garrett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Brisk Terrain: Easy Distance: 12 km Description Carpool to the southern cairn. This hike follows the Niagara River from Queenston Heights, down the escarpment and all the way to Butler’s Barracks in Niagara on the Lake. Mainly paved trail with a small portion through a wooded area. Counts towards the NBTC Side Trail badge. Required photos include: Brock’s War Monument, Niagara River, War Memorial, McFarland House
| 20 - 8:00 am Long Hike Jordan to Moyer / Louth
8:00 AM-10:30 AM 10/20/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/800-am-long-hike-jordan-to-moyer-louth-45/2022-10-20/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Location (Google Maps): Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate : 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 10/20/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/915-short-hike-jordan-hollow-29/2022-10-20/
| 21 | 22 - 9:00 Cave Spring Witch Hunt
9:00 AM-11:15 AM 10/22/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900-cave-spring-witch-hunt-4/2022-10-22/ - 9:00 International Hike
9:00 AM-12:30 PM 10/22/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900-international-hike/2022-10-22/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Loop Location (Google Maps): Park in the Dufferin Islands, south of the Falls, on the Niagara Parkway (near the bottom of Burning Springs Hill). Paid parking. Niagara Parks Parking passes suggested. Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate Distance: 15km Description See Niagara Falls from several angles on this trek around both sides of the border. Bring your passport/Nexus card as well as $1 to walk across the Rainbow Bridge. You may have to present your vaccination status.
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23 | 24 - 9:00am NBTC Side Trail Challenge #8 – Jordan Hollow, Jim Rainforth, Mountainview, Beamsville Bench, Angel
9:00 AM-11:30 AM 10/24/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900am-nbtc-side-trail-challenge-8-jordan-hollow-jim-rainforth-mountainview-beamsville-bench-angel/2022-10-24/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Category: In and Out Location (Google Maps): Park at Mountainview Conservation Area Hike Leader(s): Robin Garrett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate Distance: 9 km Description This hike is in two parts. First part includes Mountainview, Beamsville Bench and Angel side trails. We will then drive to Jordan Hollow parking lot and complete the second part which includes Jordan Hollow and Jim Rainforth side trails. Counts towards the NBTC Side Trail badge. Required photos include: Mountainview ST sign with arrows going in both directions, Beamsville Bench ST sign, Angel’s Gate Winery, vineyards, Jordan Hollow ST sign indicating direction to the parking lot.
| 25 - 8:00 Rockway
8:00 AM-10:30 AM 10/25/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/800-long-hike-wiley-road-short-hills-19/2022-10-25/ - 9:15 Short hike, Rotary Park
9:15 AM-10:45 AM 10/25/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/915-short-hike-pelham-road-short-hills-22/2022-10-25/
| 26 - 9:00 Happy Rolph’s
9:00 AM-10:30 AM 10/26/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900-happy-rolphs/2022-10-26/ - 11:00 am Hike & Picnic
11:00 AM-1:00 PM 10/26/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/1100-am-hike-picnic-4/2022-10-26/
| 27 - 8:00 am Long Hike Jordan to Moyer / Louth
8:00 AM-10:30 AM 10/27/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/800-am-long-hike-jordan-to-moyer-louth-46/2022-10-27/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Location (Google Maps): Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate : 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 10/27/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/915-short-hike-jordan-hollow-30/2022-10-27/
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