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All hikes available to BTC members. Some hikes are open to non-members.
TIP: The calendar view displays up to 7 hikes on a day, but often there are more. Click “More events” to see them all.
To view all Bruce Trail Conservancy Hikes click here- 14May 14, 2023
9:00 Birding Hike at Woodend Conservation Area
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900-birding-hike-at-woodend-conservation-area/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): Woodend Conservation Area – Taylor Road Parking LotHike Leader(s): Alicia Aitchison Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: ~4kmDescription
Join us for a leisurely bird watching hike through the Carolinian forest along the Niagara Escarpment at Woodend Conservation Area and around the Niagara College Ponds. This area is a very popular birding spot & we will be joined by Colleen Reilly, leader of the Pipits birding club and member of the Board of the Ontario Field Ornithologists as well Mara McAffie, BTC Ecologist & fellow birder. Colleen & Mara will lead us on this leisurely hike & share their knowledge & passion for birding - 15May 15, 2023
Caledon Hills end to end 4 of 4
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/caledon-hills-end-to-end-4-of-4/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hike open to BTC Members only.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet on 3rd Line EHS (km 71.3) south of Duferincounty Rd 8, carpool to 4th Line EHS (km 55.1)Hike Leader(s): Vince Zvonar Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: ModerateDescription
- 16May 16, 2023
8:00 NEW TIME Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/800-new-time-long-hike-wiley-road-short-hills-3/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):
Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
: 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, sunscreen and bug spray 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-43/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): 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 kmsDescription
Hike the main and side trails in Short Hills Provincial Park. Bring hiking boots, water and bug spray. - 17May 17, 2023
9:30 Spring Blooms: Centennial Lilac & Botanical Gardens
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/930-spring-blooms-centennial-lilac-botanical-gardens/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): Centennial Lilac Gardens parking, 14004 Niagara River Parkway, Niagara Falls, ON; north of Floral Clock parking.Hike Leader(s): Karen Couch Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6 kmsDescription
Experience the colours and scents of this unique garden on the north side of the Floral Clock, featuring over 200 varieties. Then walk along the Niagara River Parkway to loop through the Botanical Gardens while enjoying the spring blossoms.10:00 GARLIC MUSTARD HIKE - HELP US FILL THE CRIB!
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/1000-garlic-mustard-hike-help-us-fill-the-crib-5/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Leisurely
Location (Google Maps):We will meet at gravel parking lot on Park Road South, Grimsby just down the hill from Ridge Road.
Hike Leader(s): Alicia Aitchison Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: ~4 kmDescription
GARLIC MUSTARD HIKES – Join us & HELP US FILL THE CRIB! We will hike in from Ridge Road – picking the invasive garlic mustard & greater celandine along the trail side along the way – bring a bag to fill (reusable grocery bag or garbage bag work well). Once we hike into the crib location we will dump our bags into the crib and pick garlic mustard in that area for a while & then hike back out. There are lots of spring ephemerals along the way to admire – mayapples, trout lilies, wild ginger and many others – reducing the invasive species will give these natives a chance to thrive!Long sleeves are recommended & don’t forget your work gloves.
If parking fills up at the bottom of the hill there is room for a couple of cars to park at the trail head at Ridge Road.
- 18May 18, 2023
8:00 am Long Hike Jordan to Moyer / Louth NEW TIME
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/800-am-long-hike-jordan-to-moyer-louth-new-time-3/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 ices and dress for the weather
9:15 Short hike - Jordan Hollow
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/915-short-hike-jordan-hollow-57/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
Hike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 6 kmsDescription
Hike the main trail and side trails around Jordan and Balls Falls. Bring hiking boots, water and bug spray. - 19May 19, 2023
Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/niagara-on-the-lake-tour-39/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps): Park on King St near Centre St, Niagara-on-the-LakeHike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 5-6 kmDescription
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.
Plan to stay for conversation and a warm cup of coffee or tea at Sweets & Swirls, Community Centre, Niagara Stone Road, NOTL
- 20May 20, 2023
Saturday Only Niagara End to End
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/saturday-only-niagara-end-to-end/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Event Hikes
Location (Google Maps):Saturday May 20: Lions Swimming Pool Elm St, Grimsby 43.193664, -79.564864
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 25Description
This is the NBTC Annual End to End Event Day 1 Only from Balls Falls to Grimsby
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.It is a self led hike Day 1 25 k: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/994249?units=km
Bring snacks, water and bug spray.
We would also recommend sunscreen, basic first aid supplies, spare socks and a cell phone.
There will be 3 checkpoints on each day along the trail to replenish water and snacks and anyone wishing to drop out of the hike should do so where possible at the checkpoint. Trail angels will also be available should hikers become incapacitated and unable to reach a checkpoint. Hikers are responsible for informing the Organizing Niagara Personnel of their intention to drop out.
3 DAY Niagara End to End
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/3-day-niagara-end-to-end/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!This is a Multi-Day Hike
You are signing up for the following dates and times:
2023-05-20 at 07:00
2023-05-21 at 07:00
2023-05-22 at 07:00Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Event Hikes
Location (Google Maps):Saturday May 20: Lions Swimming Pool Elm St, Grimsby 43.193664, -79.564864
Sunday May 21: Brock University Parking Lot Merrittville Highway, St Catharines 43.115423, -79.247160
Monday May 22: Queenston Heights Park, Niagara Parkway, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON 43.1593144, -79.055405Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 83.3Description
This is the NBTC Annual End to End Event over 3 days from Grimsby to Queenston.
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.It is a self led hike Day 1 25 k: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/994249?units=km
Day 2 27k : https://www.plotaroute.com/route/994840?units=km
Day 3 28k :https://www.plotaroute.com/route/995636?units=kmBring snacks, water and bug spray.
We would also recommend sunscreen, basic first aid supplies, spare socks and a cell phone.
There will be 3 checkpoints on each day along the trail to replenish water and snacks and anyone wishing to drop out of the hike should do so where possible at the checkpoint. Trail angels will also be available should hikers become incapacitated and unable to reach a checkpoint. Hikers are responsible for informing the Organizing Niagara Personnel of their intention to drop out.