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To view all Bruce Trail Conservancy Hikes click hereHosting 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: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Jordan Hollow Park
Hike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy, Moderate
Distance: 6k
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: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the BTC cairn in the Queenston Heights Parking lot. Parking fees apply.
Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6-7km
Description
Explore the first part of the Bruce Trail and Queenston Heights Park. This hike is great for beginner and seasoned hikers alike. Mostly trail hiking with some paved areas.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Louth Conservation Parking Lot. South of Km 52.2. Enter from Staff Avenue. N43.121706 W79.351235
Hike Leader(s): Lauren Doig Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: Around 20 km
Description
Meet at 8 am at Louth Parking Lot. We will head towards Roland Road in Short Hills, but explore a few side trails on the way. Bring water, a snack, and bug spray.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Glenridge Quarry Naturalization Site, 1860 Sir Isaac Brock Way, St. Catharines, ON L2T 4C2
Hike Leader(s): Diane Marlatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6km
Description
Easy hike around glen ridge quarry, Bring drink
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
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
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, Sydenham
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): 2370 Decew Rd, Fonthill, On
Hike Leader(s): Diane Marlatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7km
Description
Bring bug spray, and a drink.
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.
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: Moderate
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): Park on King St near Centre St at the entrance to 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: 6-7km
Description
This week we will have fun exploring historic Niagara-on-the-Lake while focussing on Harvest Time Trivia.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Entrance (15.2 km Map 2) Woodend Conservation Area off Taylor Rd
Hike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford 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.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Bruce Trail Southern Terminus Cairn (14184 Niagara Pkwy, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0)
Hike Leader(s): Diane Marlatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 5K
Description
Bring a drink.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Register
Location (Google Maps):
Kinsmen Park, Beamsville, Ontario
Hike Leader(s): Lauren Doig Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 5-6 km
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.
Time: 1 pm – 3 pm
Meeting locations:
Sunday, Sept 11- Kinsmen Park, Kinsmen Rd & Frost Rd., Beamsville N 43.146108 W 79.475609
Sunday, Sept 18 – Louth Conservation Area, parking lot off of Staff Avenue, Louth, 500 m north of Pelham Rd (Regional Road 69) N 43.121706 W 79.351235
Sunday, Sept 25 – Queenston Height Park, near the Bruce Trail Cairn N 43.157826 W 79.052045
Registration is Members $30, Non-Members $40. Upon completing the three sessions, you will receive a FREE tube scarf ($15 value)
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: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Entrance (15.2 km Map 2) Woodend Conservation Area off Taylor Rd
Hike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 8k
Description
Interested in taking the NBTC Side Trail Challenge ? Cover three side trails in one hike! We will take the Wetland Ridge ST to the Niagara College ST and end by completing the Margaret Kalogeropoulos ST. Look for other hikes to be posted for this challenge. You must complete all 20 side trails with required photos to earn your badge.
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: Easy, Moderate
Distance: 6k
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): Park on King St near Centre St at the entrance to Veteran’s Memorial Park.
Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6-7km
Description
Have fun exploring Niagara-on-the-Lake with a focus on Shaw Trivia. Great for beginner and seasoned hikers alike.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): 2980 King St., Jordan Station, L0R 1S0
Hike Leader(s): Diane Marlatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7km
Description
Bring a drink and hiking poles if you have them.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Harold Black Park Fonthill
Hike Leader(s): Sylvia Wheeler Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Description
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: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Short Hills Wiley Road Parking Lot
Hike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6k
Description
This hike will cover the Black Walnut/ Rim of Africa Friendship Trail and will count towards the NBTC Side Trails badge. If time permits and hikers are willing we could taking a short drive to Morningstar Mill and complete the Morningstar ST which is 700m in length.
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: Easy, Strenuous
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): Park on King St near Centre St at the entrance to Veteran’s Memorial Park, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Description
Explore beautiful Niagara-on-the-Lake with a focus on Black History Trivia. Great for beginner and seasoned hikers alike.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps):
Meet at Rockway Community Centre, 2021 Pelham Rd, Lincoln. (Map 3, km 45.1)
Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 14 km
Description
Hike on the main Trail to Short Hills Provincial Park and the Swayze Falls Loop.
Bring Water Snack and poles if preferred
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps):
Decew House, Decew Road
Hike Leader(s): Sylvia Wheeler Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6 kms.
Description
This hike follows the main trail along Lake Moodie past Decew Falls to Morningstar Mill.
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: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Park at Sobey’s, Glendale Ave and carpool to Decew House Heritage Park km 31.2 Main Trail
Hike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 15k
Description
Park at Sobey’s Glendale Ave and carpool to Decew House Heritage Park km 31.2 Main Trail. Cross the road and follow Bert Lowe ST until it reaches Main Trail at km 20.8. Take the Main Trail back to Sobey’s at km 21.9. Required photos towards the side trail badge are 1) Wall murals near flight locks in Thorold 2) City of Thorold Water Tower 3) Hiker Tunnel under Hwy 406
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Short Hill Pelham Road Parking Lot 1328 Pelham Rd, St. Catharines, Ontario
Hike Leader(s): Diane Marlatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 km
Description
Hiking Boots, a drink also hiking poles would be handy.
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: Easy, Moderate
Distance: 6k
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: Hike
Location (Google Maps): King St at Centre St, just outside of Veteran’s Memorial Park, Niagara on the Lake
Hike Leader(s): Diane Marlatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 5-7 km
Description
Walking may be on sidewalks or paths, or a combination of both. Enjoy a coffee and or treat at Sweets and Swirls after the hike.