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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: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Merritt Island Parking Lot Welland. Car Pool to the Smoking Buddha, 265 King Street Port Colborne.
Hike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 15k
Description
Hike from Port Colborne to Merritt Island , Welland along the Welland Canal on mainly paved trails. Bring snacks and a drink .
Earn the Merritt Trail badge for all 3 hikes.
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 ices and dress for the weather
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: Strenuous
Distance: 6 kms
Description
Hike the main trail and side trails around Jordan and Balls Falls. Bring hiking boots, icers and water.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps): Meet on King St near Centre- 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: 5-6km
Description
Changed to the Commons. Virgil will be rescheduled for another time. Tour around Virgil and learn more about the strong Mennonite history.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps): Rockway
Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 10km
Description
Explore Rockway and Louth Conservation area . Register for each hike
Bring Poles water, snack and Dress for the weather, Icers and layers/p>
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Rotary Park, St Catharines
Hike Leader(s): janet davey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 kms
Description
Hike the trails in Rotary Park. Bring hiking boots, water and icers.
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).
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Parking Lot at Book Depot , 67 Front St North Thorold, 43.128058, -79.202189
Carpool to parking lot on Merritt Island, Welland
Hike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 15k
Description
Hike from Merritt Island , Welland to Thorold along the Welland Canal on mainly paved trails. Bring snacks and a drink .
Earn the Merrritt Trail badge for all 3 hikes
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps):
Kinsman Park parking lot
Hike Leader(s): Karen Limardi 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 or icy. Please bring water, poles and dress in layers.
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 ices and dress for the weather
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 the main trail and side trails around Jordan and Balls Falls. Bring hiking boots, icers and water.
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
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps):
Beginning at the Short Hills Provincial Park parking lot on Pelham Rd. Map 3 – north of km 40.9
Hike Leader(s): Karen Couch Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 5.3 km
Description
This hike features gently rolling terrain, a majestic Carolinian forest, Terrace Creek Falls and numerous streams. Hike and find out about the Rim of Africa Trail in South Africa and the BTC’s International Friendships Trails. This trail is also part of Niagara Side Trail challenge.
Note: The footing on this hiking trail could be impacted by mud and/or icy conditions. Come prepared with hiking poles and icers.
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: Youth Hike
Location (Google Maps): 2714 Decew Rd, St. Catharines, ON L2R 6P7
Right next to the intersection of Decew Road and Cataract Road. Parking lot beside the hydro pumping station. Also known as Morningstar Mill.
Hike Leader(s): Nolan Repovs Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate, Strenuous
Distance: 3 km
Description
Ages 18-25 only
A great chance to connect with like minded young people, and possibly network, or just enjoy the hike.
Join us for a nice hike at Decew Falls!
Where appropriate footwear, likely to be snowy. Weather looks like it’ll be around zero degrees.
We will meet at the parking lot at noon, start the hike around 12:10pm
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): General Brock Side Trail Parking Area- on Niagara River Parkway, east of the John St. E intersection
Hike Leader(s): Karen Couch Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 15 kms
Description
On March 14, 1793 Chloe Cooley, an enslaved Black woman in Queenston, was bound, thrown in a boat and sold across the river to a new owner in the United States. Her brave act of resistance paved the way to freedom for so many others like her & set the stage for the great freedom movement of enslaved African Americans to Canada known as the Underground Railway. Participants will walk along the Niagara Parkway to the site where a plaque marks the place where this incident took place, and then return along the same route.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps): Rckway
Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 10km
Description
Explore Rockway and Louth Conservation area Register for each hike
Bring Poles water, snack and Dress for the weather, Icers and layers/p>
Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps): Rotary Park, St Catharines
Hike Leader(s): janet davey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 kms
Description
Hike the trails in Rotary Park. Bring hiking boots, water and icers.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Parking Lot at Port Dalhousie Parking Lot and Car pool to Book Depot , 67 Front St North Thorold, 43.128058, -79.202189
Hike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 15k
Description
Hike from Thorold on mainly paved trails to Port Dalhousie. Bring snacks and a drink .
Earn the Merritt Trail badge for all 3 hikes. Badge Presentation after the hike $10 per 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 ices and dress for the weather
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 the main trail and side trails around Jordan and Balls Falls. Bring hiking boots, icers and water.
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
Distance: 7km
Description
Leisurely hike on the trails around Fonthill. Dress for the weather and bring Ices and a drink
Hosting Club: Niagara
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
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
Distance: 6km
Description
Leisurely hike on the trails around Fonthill. Dress for the weather and bring Ices and a drink
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.
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: 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 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
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps):
Parking Lot on Merritt Island at the west end of cross street Welland
Hike Leader(s): Sylvia Wheeler Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 7k
Description
Flat hike along paved trail alongside the Welland Canal.
Hike open to BTC Members only.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Glenridge Quarry Parking Lot, St. David’s Road, Map 3
Hike Leader(s): Larry Lloyd Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 5k
Description
Acombination of open trails with spectacular views across Lake Ontario and wooded trails including the main trail.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Locust Grove Picnic Area, 14888 Niagara Parkway, Queenston, L0S 1L0
Hike Leader(s): Karen Couch Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7.4 kms
Description
Chloe Cooley was a young Black enslaved woman whose brave act of resistance paved the way to freedom for so many like her, and set the stage for the great freedom movement of enslaved African Americans known as the Underground Railroad. We will hike to where her bravery took place, 14 MAR 1793. This will take us along the General Brock Side Trail (GBST) and on then on the Niagara Parkway (NP). The GBST’s terrain is hilly/moderate, whereas the NP is flat/easy. We will then retrace our steps back.
For more information about Chloe Cooley click on the link below.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/lifestyle/canada-post-honours-chloe-cooley-with-stamp-for-black-history-month-1.6256243
Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps): Rockway
Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 10km
Description
Explore Rockway and Louth Conservation area Register for each hike
Bring Poles water, snack and Dress for the weather, Icers and layers/p>
Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps): Rotary Park, St Catharines
Hike Leader(s): janet davey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 kms
Description
Hike the trails in Rotary Park. Bring hiking boots, water and icers.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Lock 8 Gateway Park
Hike Leader(s): Alicia Aitchison Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: ~ 6 km
Description
Today is the 2023 opening day for the Welland Canal!
We will meet at Lock 8 Gateway Park & walk south along the Canal & down West Street. Hopefully we will get lucky & see some ships going through the canal & while walking through West Street there will be the opportunity to stop at one of the bakery’s for a treat or beverage along the way.
Registration required.
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 ices and dress for the weather
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 the main trail and side trails around Jordan and Balls Falls. Bring hiking boots, icers and water.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps): Park on King St near Centre St – at the entrance to the 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
Living in NOTL you see so many Butlers – Butler’s Barracks, Butler St, Butler Homestead, Butler’s Bar & Grill… Just who is Butler. Colonel John Butler was from Connecticut but made many contributions to the founding of Upper Canada. We will explore his life while walking around the town as he once did.
Hike open to BTC Members only.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Glen Road Km 56.6. Coordinates N 43.139159,W 79.373912
Hike Leader(s): Mojgan haghighat Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 13.2 Km
Description
We will meet at Km 56.6 and will shuttle to Kinsman Park km 69.8. We will walk on top of the escarpment for a while. We will get to Ball’s Falls where we can enjoy the falls and if time allows we can walk around the buildings.
We will follow the rules of Covid 19. Bring Icers and two litres of water.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Port Weller in North St. Catharines
Granthamn Lions Club, corner of Niagara and Lakeshore, St. Catharines
Hike Leader(s): Sheila Massey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: Approximately 9 km
Description
Hiking through Malcolmson Eco Park, along Sunset Beach and Walker’s Creek.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): parking lot of Merritt Island at the west end of Cross st. Welland
Hike Leader(s): Heather Howkins Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 7k
Description
flat hike along paved trail along side Welland Canal.
Hosting Club: Niagara
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 Rockway and Louth Conservation area Register for each hike
Bring Poles water, snack and Dress for the weather, Icers and layers/p>
Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps): Rotary Park, St Catharines
Hike Leader(s): janet davey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 kms
Description
Hike the trails in Rotary Park. Bring hiking boots, water and icers.
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 ices and dress for the weather
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 the main trail and side trails around Jordan and Balls Falls. Bring hiking boots, icers and water.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps): Park on King St near Centre St – near 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
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., NOTL