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< 2022 >
December 04 - December 10
  • 04
    December 4, 2022

    9:00 Woodend Conservation Area

    9:00 AM-10:30 AM
    12/04/2022
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Loop
    Location (Google Maps):

    Woodend Conservation Area

    Hike Leader(s): Alicia Aitchison 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.  We will hike the Wetland Ridge Side trail, check out the Niagara College ponds and hike back on the main trail.

    Registration required.

     

  • 05
    December 5, 2022

    9:00 Rotary Park

    9:00 AM-10:30 AM
    12/05/2022
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Rotary Park 395 Pelhan Rd

    Hike Leader(s): Sheila Massey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate

    Description

    Hiking in and around Rotary Park and 12 Mile Creek 6-7 km

    9:00am Side Trail Challenge #6 - Rockway, Lower Falls, Midway, Staff, Louth (REPEAT)

    9:00 AM-12:00 PM
    12/05/2022
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: In and Out
    Location (Google Maps): Rockway Community Centre – Enter from Rockway Road just east of Wessel Drive.

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

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 12k

    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 (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.
    Must complete all 20 side trails to earn the Side Trails badge.

  • 06
    December 6, 2022

    9:00 NEW VENUE Rockway Conservation

    9:00 AM-11:30 AM
    12/06/2022
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Loop
    Location (Google Maps): Rockway Conservation Area
    Pelham Road, St Catherines

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

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 10km

    Description

    Changing it up for December only.

    Hike the trails in and around Rockway towards Louth or effingham

    9:15 Short hike, Pelham Road, Short Hills

    9:15 AM-10:45 AM
    12/06/2022
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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 kms

    Description

    Hike the main and side trails in Short Hills.  Bring hiking boots and water.

  • 07
    December 7, 2022

    11:00 am Hike & Picnic

    11:00 AM-1:00 PM
    12/07/2022
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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.

  • 08
    December 8, 2022

    9:00 am NEW TIME Long Hike Jordan to Moyer / Louth

    9:00 AM-11:30 AM
    12/08/2022
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    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. Dress for the weatherBring Poles, snack a drink and ices

    9:15 Short hike, Jordan Hollow

    9:15 AM-10:45 AM
    12/08/2022
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    Hosting Club: Niagara

    Location (Google Maps): Jordan Hollow Park, Jordan

    Hike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Strenuous
    Distance: 6 kms

    Description

    Hike the main trail and side trails around Jordan and Balls Falls.

    7:00 pm Moonlight & Holiday Lights - Night Hike in Niagara on the Lake

    7:00 PM-8:30 PM
    12/08/2022
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Night
    Location (Google Maps): Veteran’s 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

    Moonlight Nike Hike – Take in the magic of the rising moon over the 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. We will also walk through the streets of Historic Old Town to enjoy the holiday lights.
    Bring a night light and dress for weather. Counts towards your night hike badge (5 night hikes) and winter badge (15 hikes between December 21st and March 20th).

  • 09
    December 9, 2022

    Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour

    9:00 AM-10:30 AM
    12/09/2022
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Urban
    Location (Google Maps): Meet on King St near Centre St (just outside of Veteran’s Memorial Park

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

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Easy
    Distance: 5-6km

    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, NOTL2020

  • 10
    December 10, 2022

    8:00 Iroquoia E2E #3

    8:00 AM-1:30 PM
    12/10/2022
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Car Pool
    Location (Google Maps): 87.3 to 68.8 1826 Snake Road. Roadside Parking N43.317174 W79.892363 Car Pool to West side of Walkers Line Across from Cemetery. 87.3 N43.419107 W79.861377 Paid Parking

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

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 18.5k

    Description

    This is the 3rd of 7 hikes to complete the Iroquoia section of the Bruce Trail. Dress for the weather and bring icers, gators, snacks and water

    9:00 Woodend Hike

    9:00 AM-10:30 AM
    12/10/2022
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Loop
    Location (Google Maps): Meet at Woodend Conservation Area parking lot off Taylor Road.

    Hike Leader(s): Dan Wilson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Leisurely
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 6 km

    Description

    We will hike the main trail, as well as a few side trails above and below the escarpment. Please bring hiking poles and icers, if necessary.