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To view all Bruce Trail Conservancy Hikes click here- 31December 31, 2023No events
- 01January 1, 2024
10:30 New Years Day Long President’s Hike @ Fireman’s Park
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/1030-new-years-day-long-presidents-hike-firemans-park-2/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Fireman’s Park – Upper Parking LotHike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: ~10kmsDescription
Join us for our annual New Year’s Day President’s Hike Celebration!This is the longer of two hikes available to register for – we will hike a loop around Fireman’s Park ~ 2.5 hours- 10:30am start. Pot luck New Years Celebration to follow under the gazebo @ 1:00pm- bring your favorite pot luck item to share!
Members who don’t want to hike can meet at 1:00pm at the gazebo for the Happy New Year celebration.
New Year's Day Short President's Hike @ Firemen's Park
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/new-years-day-short-presidents-hike-firemens-park/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Upper Parking Lot, Firemen’s Park, Niagara FallsHike Leader(s): janet davey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 kmsDescription
Join us for our annual New Year’s Day President’s Hike Celebration!This is the shorter of two hikes available to register for – we will hike a loop around Firemen’s Park – 90 minutes – 11:30 am start. Pot luck New Year’s celebration to follow under the gazebo @ 1:00 pm – bring your favourite pot luck item to share!
Members who don’t want to hike can meet at 1:00 pm at the gazebo for the New Year’s celebration.
- 02January 2, 2024
9:00 Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900-long-hike-wiley-road-short-hills-19/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!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: 10kmDescription
Explore Short Hills and the majestic side trails of Scarlett Tanager, Hemlock. Swayze Falls and Terrace. Register for each hike
Bring Poles water, snack, Icers and dress for the weather
9:15 Short hike, Pelham Road, Short Hills
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/915-short-hike-pelham-road-short-hills-70/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Pelham Road entrance, Short Hills Provincial ParkHike Leader(s): janet davey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 kmsDescription
Hike the main and side trails of Short Hills Provincial Park. Bring hiking boots, icers and water. - 03January 3, 2024

8:30 Niagara Winter End to End #1 Grimsby to Kinsman Park
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/830-niagara-winter-end-to-end-1-grimsby-to-kinsman-park-3/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet Kinsmen Park Frost Rd Beamsville. Carpool to Lions Pool Grimsby 43.193201 79.565301Hike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 13.5kmsDescription
We will be car pooling, Bring Icers and poles. No dogs. To earn your Niagara Winter End to End badge, it must be completed between December 21, 2022 to March 21, 2023.
Because of the potential for bad winter trail conditions we have broken this e2e into 6 hikes rather than 5
9:00 am NBTC Side Trail Challenge #8 - Margaret Reed
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900-am-nbtc-side-trail-challenge-8-margaret-reed/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Cave Springs Conservation Area parking lotHike Leader(s): Robin Garrett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 9 kDescription
Take Margaret Reed side trail to main trail and hike to Mountain Road and back. Required photo: Margaret Reed side trail sign. Participate in all 9 scheduled hikes in the NBTC Side Trail Challenge or hike the side trails on your own. Submit your photos to collect the NBTC Side Trail badge. - 04January 4, 2024
9:00 am Long Hike Jordan to Moyer / Louth
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900-am-long-hike-jordan-to-moyer-louth-51/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps):
Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
: 10kDescription
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, sunscreen, bug spray , snack and a drink and dress for the weather
9:15 Short Hike - Jordan Hollow
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/915-short-hike-jordan-hollow-90/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Jordan Hollow Park, Jordan StationHike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6kDescription
Hike the main and side trails around Jordan and Ball’s Falls. Bring hiking boots, water and icers. - 05January 5, 2024

Queenston Heights Tour
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/queenston-heights-tour/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Meet near the Queenston Heights Restaurant, Niagara ParkwayHike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 5-7kmDescription
Hike around Queenston Heights park and the beginning of the Bruce Trail.Margaret & Robin
- 06January 6, 2024

Great Niagara Circle Route #5 Miller to Niagara Falls
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/great-niagara-circle-route-5-miller-to-niagara-falls/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps):Meet at Aerocar Parking Lot Niagara Falls. Car Pool to Niagara Boulevard and Miller Road,
Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 14.3Description
The Greater Niagara Circle Route badge is awarded to walkers who independently complete the Circle Route Trail i.e. Lock 1 Port Weller, along the Welland Canal to Port Colborne , following the Friendship Trail to Fort Erie, following the Niagara Recreational Parkway Trail to Niagara-on-the-Lake and following the Waterfront Trail to Port Weller.
Niagara Gorge, American side
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/niagara-gorge-american-side/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Whirlpool State Park, Niagara Falls, NYHike Leader(s): Marion Hanover Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 10kmDescription
Let’s explore the Niagara gorge from the American side. Proper documentation needed to cross into the United States. I will arrange a car pool from St Catharines Glendale Carpool lot at 9:00am if there is an interested.