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All hikes available to BTC members. Some hikes are open to non-members.
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Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps):
Kinsman Park parking lot
Hike Leader(s): Michelle Poustie Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6-7 KM
Description
A beautiful hike on the trail. Hiking boots and poles highly recommended as the terrain can be extremely slippery if wet. Please bring water and dress in layers and bug spray.
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
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: Strenuous
Distance: 6 kms
Description
Hike along the Jordan Creek to Balls Falls or the Jim Rainforth Side Trail. Bring hiking boots, water and mosquito repellent. Be sure to check yourself for ticks after the hike!
Hike open to BTC Members only.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Meet on King St. near Centre St, just outside Veteran’s Memorial Park, NOTL
Hike Leader(s): Diane Marlatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 5-6 Km
Description
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
Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Description
Join me for a leisurely hike on the side trails around Woodend and especially the Wetlands Trail where you will see birds turtle=s and other wildlife.
Hike open to BTC Members only.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Glenridge Quarry Parking Lot, St. David’s Rpad, 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 the Lake Ontario and wooded trails including the main trail.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps):
Short Hills Provincial Park – Wiley Road Parking Lot
Hike Leader(s): Alicia Aitchison Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: ~10km
Description
Weekly Bluebird Box Monitoring throughout Short Hills Provincial Park from March – August.
We monitor & maintain 74 bluebird boxes throughout the park, we hike approximately 10 km over approximately 3 hours depending on how many volunteers we have. There are several bluebird trails throughout the park – we will be travelling off the beaten path. Bring gloves, water, snacks & a Robertson screwdriver. Hiking footwear required and be prepared for ticks – socks tucked into pants, gaiters work well, bug spray with DEET & check thoroughly after the hike.
This is a slower paced hike – we enjoy checking out the flora & fauna along the way but it is about 10 km of tougher trails.
Contact me with any questions aliciaaitchison1@gmail.com
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
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, water and mosquito repellent. Be sure to check yourself for ticks after the hike!
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps):
Kinsman Park parking lot
Hike Leader(s): Michelle Poustie 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. Please bring water and dress in layers and bug spray.
Hike open to BTC Members only.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): DeCew House, DeCew Rd., Thorold (map 3, km 29.8)
Hike Leader(s): Larry Lloyd Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6k
Description
This hike follows the main trail along Lake Moodie to the Morningstar Mill side trail, past DeCew Falls to Morningstar Mill.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps):
Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan
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
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: 6 kms
Description
Hike along the Jordan Creek to Balls Falls or the Jim Rainforth Side Trail. Bring hiking boots, water and mosquito repellent. Be sure to check yourself for ticks after the hike!
Hike open to BTC Members only.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Quarry road parking lot
Hike Leader(s): Michelle Poustie Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6.5 km
Description
A beautiful part of the NBT. Fantastic views and trails. This is marked as a moderate hike, but there are areas that would be considered “strenuous”. Please bring water, bug spray and dress in layers. Hiking shoes are a must and poles are highly recommended.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
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 km
Description
Enjoy the benefits of pausing for a yoga practice as we tour through the trails, parkland and Historic Niagara-on-the-Lake. No mat required. Movement will focus on a flow of standing poses designed especially for hikers. 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: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Park on east side of Park Rd, just north of Ridge Rd in Grimsby
Hike Leader(s): Susan Gammage Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 3k
Description
GREATER CELANDINE PULL PARTY HIKES – Please join us in June to HELP FILL THE CRIB! We will hike in from Ridge Road (<1 km) picking greater celandine trailside along the way – bring a bag to fill. Once we arrive at the crib location we will empty our bags into the crib, pick greater celandine in that area for a while and then hike back out. There are spring ephemerals to admire along the way – removing greater celandine and other invasive species allow these native species to thrive!
Register on the NBTC Hike Calendar online – https://hikes.brucetrail.org – exact meeting location and details are on the hike schedule
Contact susangammage@gmail.com 289 447-1026 if you have any questions
Please bring WORK GLOVES, water and a plastic bag to put weeds in. Wearing LONG PANTS AND LONG SLEEVED SHIRTS is recommended as there may be poison ivy, ticks and other natural irritants.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Event Hikes
Location (Google Maps): Niagara Regional Municipality Office, 1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way, Thorold, ON, L2V 4Y6
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 32 kms
Description
Hike along the Bruce Trail from Laura Secord’s homestead in Queenston to Decew House in Thorold. Participants will be transported by bus from check in to the start of the hike and will hike at their own pace to the final checkpoint. Masks must be worn on the bus. There will be drivers available to drive you back to your car once your hike is over. Masks must be worn in the car.
Bring snacks, water and bug spray. We also recommend sunscreen, basic first aid supplies, spare socks and a cell phone. There will be 3 checkpoints (2 along the trail and one at the end) to replenish water and snacks and anyone wishing to drop out of the hike should do so at a checkpoint. Hikers are responsible for informing club volunteers of their intention to drop out.
Event coordinator: Janet Davey, needstogolf@gmail.com
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps):
Short Hills Provincial Park – Wiley Road Parking Lot
Hike Leader(s): Alicia Aitchison Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: ~10km
Description
Weekly Bluebird Box Monitoring throughout Short Hills Provincial Park from March – August.
We monitor & maintain 74 bluebird boxes throughout the park, we hike approximately 10 km over approximately 3 hours depending on how many volunteers we have. There are several bluebird trails throughout the park – we will be travelling off the beaten path. Bring gloves, water, snacks & a Robertson screwdriver. Hiking footwear required and be prepared for ticks – socks tucked into pants, gaiters work well, bug spray with DEET & check thoroughly after the hike.
This is a slower paced hike – we enjoy checking out the flora & fauna along the way but it is about 10 km of tougher trails.
Contact me with any questions aliciaaitchison1@gmail.com
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
Hosting Club: Niagara
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
Description
Hike the main and side trails in Short Hills. Bring hiking boots, water and mosquito repellent. Be sure to check yourself for ticks after the hike!
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 – On the first half of the hike, take in the magic of the rising moon over the Commons and the Niagara River Parkway. Connect with your senses – sights, sounds, smells and the rhythm of your breath. On the last half of the hike, we will walk through the streets of Historic Old Town.
Bring a night light (optional) and dress for weather – counts towards your night hike badge (5 night hikes).
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Upper parking lot of Firemen’s Park, corner of Dorchester and Mountain Rds,
Niagara Falls. 43°08’19.1″N 79°06’52.5″W 43.138641, -79.114576 Map 2
Hike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 15k
Description
Loop Hike on the trail to Woodend and back
Hosting Club: Niagara
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
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: 6 kms
Description
Hike along the Jordan Creek to Balls Falls or the Jim Rainforth Side Trail. Bring hiking boots, water and mosquito repellent. Be sure to check yourself for ticks after the hike!
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
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 km
Description
Enjoy the benefits of pausing for a yoga practice as we tour through the trails, parkland and Historic Niagara-on-the-Lake. No mat required. Movement will focus on a flow of standing poses designed especially for hikers. 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: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Rockway Community Centre
Hike Leader(s): Lauren Doig Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 12 km
Description
Hike from Rockway to Louth Conservation Area and explore some new side trails along the way. Dress for the weather and bring water 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: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6k
Description
Discover the history of the 19th Century Quarry Pioneers and the Cave Spring Witch.
Hike open to BTC Members only.
This is a Multi-Day Hike
You are signing up for the following dates:
2022-06-19
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Aerocar Parking Lot (3850 Niagara Parkway) N43.117529, W79.068982. We will then carpool to the Miller Rd. Parking Lot on the Niagara Parkway N43.028085, W79.023670.
Hike Leader(s): Bryon Robertson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 14.3 km.
Description
This hike along paved trail will pass by scenic Niagara Falls as well as numerous other engineering and tourist attractions. Remember to bring water and a snack/lunch.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps):
Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
: 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
Hosting Club: Niagara
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
Description
Hike the main and side trails in Short Hills. Bring hiking boots, water and mosquito repellent. Be sure to check yourself for ticks after the hike!
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps):
Short Hills Provincial Park – Wiley Road Parking Lot
Hike Leader(s): Alicia Aitchison Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: ~10km
Description
Weekly Bluebird Box Monitoring throughout Short Hills Provincial Park from March – August.
We monitor & maintain 74 bluebird boxes throughout the park, we hike approximately 10 km over approximately 3 hours depending on how many volunteers we have. There are several bluebird trails throughout the park – we will be travelling off the beaten path. Bring gloves, water, snacks & a Robertson screwdriver. Hiking footwear required and be prepared for ticks – socks tucked into pants, gaiters work well, bug spray with DEET & check thoroughly after the hike.
This is a slower paced hike – we enjoy checking out the flora & fauna along the way but it is about 10 km of tougher trails.
Contact me with any questions aliciaaitchison1@gmail.com
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 a drink and poles
Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps):
Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan
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
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: 6 kms
Description
Hike along the Jordan Creek to Balls Falls or the Jim Rainforth Side Trail. Bring hiking boots, water and mosquito repellent. Be sure to check yourself for ticks after the hike!
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps): King St at Centre St, just outside of Veteran’s Memorial Park, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 5-6 km
Description
Each Friday we will explore some history of Niagara-on-the-Lake while getting a moderate paced walk. Discover where the Niagara River meets Lake Ontario. Experience the Heritage District, woods and the Niagara Parkway.
Some weeks may be totally on sidewalks and roads while others may include a mix of trail and paved pathways.
Great way to build up endurance for longer more strenuous hikes.
Plan to stay for conversation and a coffee at Sweets & Swirls, Community Centre, Niagara Stone Rd., NOTL20
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps):
Park on east side of Park Rd, just north of Ridge Rd in Grimsby
Hike Leader(s): Susan Gammage Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 3k
Description
GREATER CELANDINE PULL PARTY HIKES – Please join us in June to HELP FILL THE CRIB! We will hike in from Ridge Road (<1 km) picking greater celandine trailside along the way – bring a bag to fill. Once we arrive at the crib location we will empty our bags into the crib, pick greater celandine in that area for a while and then hike back out. There are spring ephemerals to admire along the way – removing greater celandine and other invasive species allow these native species to thrive!
Register on the NBTC Hike Calendar online – https://hikes.brucetrail.org – exact meeting location and details are on the hike schedule
Contact susangammage@gmail.com 289 447-1026 if you have any questions
Please bring WORK GLOVES, water and a plastic bag to put weeds in. Wearing LONG PANTS AND LONG SLEEVED SHIRTS is recommended as there may be poison ivy, ticks and other natural irritants.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps):
Meet at the Niagara Glen Nature Centre parking lot, 3050 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls. Parking fees may be applicable.
Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 8km
Description
Hike deep in the Niagara Gorge, along stairways cut into the rock and rugged paths that wind through this pristine pocket of Carolinian Forest. View ancient geological formations and fossils dating back to when this was a sub-tropical sea. Look for wild flora and fauna while hiking along the turbulent rapids of the Niagara River. This is a strenuous hike and there is a good chance hikers will get wet! Bring hiking poles drink and snack. if necessary. Dress appropriately.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Rockway Community Centre, Pelham Road
Hike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 12k
Description
Loop Hike to Short hills and back to Rockway.
Hike open to BTC Members only.
This is a Multi-Day Hike
You are signing up for the following dates:
2022-06-26
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet at parking lot at the end of the Niagara Parkway and the John St./Ricardo St. intersection. . We will then carpool to the Aerocar Parking Lot (3850 Niagara Parkway),
Hike Leader(s): Bryon Robertson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 17.3 km.
Description
Again travelling on paved trail, this hike will take us past modern power generating stations, historic battlefields, sumptuous residences and of course the beautiful Lower Niagara River on our way toward Niagara On The Lake.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps):
Short Hills Provincial Park – Wiley Road Parking Lot
Hike Leader(s): Alicia Aitchison Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: ~10km
Description
Weekly Bluebird Box Monitoring throughout Short Hills Provincial Park from March – August.
We monitor & maintain 74 bluebird boxes throughout the park, we hike approximately 10 km over approximately 3 hours depending on how many volunteers we have. There are several bluebird trails throughout the park – we will be travelling off the beaten path. Bring gloves, water, snacks & a Robertson screwdriver. Hiking footwear required and be prepared for ticks – socks tucked into pants, gaiters work well, bug spray with DEET & check thoroughly after the hike.
This is a slower paced hike – we enjoy checking out the flora & fauna along the way but it is about 10 km of tougher trails.
Contact me with any questions aliciaaitchison1@gmail.com
Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps):
Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
: 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
Hosting Club: Niagara
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: 5k
Description
Hike the main and side trails in Short Hills. Bring hiking boots, water and mosquito repellent. Be sure to check yourself for ticks after the hike!
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Upper parking lot of Firemen’s Park, corner of Dorchester and Mountain Rds,
Niagara Falls. 43°08’19.1″N 79°06’52.5″W 43.138641, -79.114576 Map 2
Hike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 15k
Description
Loop Hike on the trail to Woodend and back
Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps):
Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan
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
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: 6 kms
Description
Hike along the Jordan Creek to Balls Falls or the Jim Rainforth Side Trail. Bring hiking boots, water and mosquito repellent. Be sure to check yourself for ticks after the hike!