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December | 1  10:30 New Years Day Long President’s Hike @ Fireman’s Park 10:30 AM-1:00 PM 01/01/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/1030-new-years-day-long-presidents-hike-firemans-park-2/2024-01-01/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Fireman’s Park – Upper Parking Lot Hike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: ~10kms Description
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
11:30 AM-1:00 PM 01/01/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/new-years-day-short-presidents-hike-firemens-park/2024-01-01/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Upper Parking Lot, Firemen’s Park, Niagara Falls Hike Leader(s): janet davey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 kms Description
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.
| 2 | 3  8:30 Niagara Winter End to End #1 Grimsby to Kinsman Park 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 01/03/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/830-niagara-winter-end-to-end-1-grimsby-to-kinsman-park-3/2024-01-03/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet Kinsmen Park Frost Rd Beamsville. Carpool to Lions Pool Grimsby 43.193201 79.565301 Hike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 13.5kms Description
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
9:00 AM-11:30 AM 01/03/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900-am-nbtc-side-trail-challenge-8-margaret-reed/2024-01-03/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Cave Springs Conservation Area parking lot Hike Leader(s): Robin Garrett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 9 k Description
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.
| 4 - 9:00 am Long Hike Jordan to Moyer / Louth
9:00 AM-11:30 AM 01/04/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900-am-long-hike-jordan-to-moyer-louth-51/2024-01-04/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Location (Google Maps): Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver 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, sunscreen, bug spray , snack and a drink and dress for the weather - 9:15 Short Hike – Jordan Hollow
9:15 AM-10:45 AM 01/04/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/915-short-hike-jordan-hollow-90/2024-01-04/
| 5 - Queenston Heights Tour
9:00 AM-10:30 AM 01/05/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/queenston-heights-tour/2024-01-05/
| 6 - Great Niagara Circle Route #5 Miller to Niagara Falls
8:30 AM-1:00 PM 01/06/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/great-niagara-circle-route-5-miller-to-niagara-falls/2024-01-06/  Click here for more information or to register 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: 14.3 Description 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
9:30 AM-12:00 PM 01/06/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/niagara-gorge-american-side/2024-01-06/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Whirlpool State Park, Niagara Falls, NY Hike Leader(s): Marion Hanover Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 10km Description
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.
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7 | 8 - 9:00 am Side Trail Challenge #9 – Jordan Hollow, Jim Rainforth, Mountainview, Beamsville Bench, Angel
9:00 AM-12:00 PM 01/08/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900-am-side-trail-challenge-9-jordan-hollow-jim-rainforth-mountainview-beamsville-bench-angel/2024-01-08/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Park at Jordan Hollow parking lot Hike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 9 kms Description
This is a loop hike.
Park at Jordan Hollow parking lot. Take Jordan Hollow Side Trail until it reaches main trail. Go left on the Main Trail and continue to km 56.0 where the trail crosses 19th Street.
Shortly after, take the Jim Rainforth ST until it reconnects with the Main Trail. Turn right on Main Trail and follow it back to where it meets Jordan Hollow Side Trail. Take the Side trail back to the parking lot. We will then drive to Mountainview Conservation Area parking Lot (km 73.5) N 43.157888º, W 79.497415º and follow the main trail until it meets Mountainview ST. Take Mountainview ST until it ends at main trail. Turn right onto Main Trail until it meets Beamsville Bench ST. Take Beamsville Bench ST until it meets Angel ST. Take Angel
ST out and back. Turn left back onto Beamsville Bench ST and follow it until it meets the main trail. Go left on main trail and follow it back to parking lot. 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. Badges will be awarded at Angel’s Gate Winery to those hikers that have completed all 9 hikes. Please bring $10 for your badge.
| 9 - 9:00 Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills
9:00 AM-11:30 AM 01/09/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900-long-hike-wiley-road-short-hills-20/2024-01-09/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Location (Google Maps): Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver 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, Icers and dress for the weather - 9:15 Short hike, Pelham Road, Short Hills
9:15 AM-10:45 AM 01/09/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/915-short-hike-pelham-road-short-hills-71/2024-01-09/
| 10 - 8:30 Niagara Winter End to End #2 Kinsman Park to Glen Road
8:30 AM-1:00 PM 01/10/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/830-niagara-winter-end-to-end-2-kinsman-park-to-glen-road-3/2024-01-10/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet Parking Area Glen Road Carpool to Kinsmen Park Frost Rd Beamsville. Hike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 13.2 kms Description
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
| 11 - 9:00 am Long Hike Jordan to Moyer / Louth
9:00 AM-11:30 AM 01/11/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900-am-long-hike-jordan-to-moyer-louth-52/2024-01-11/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Location (Google Maps): Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver 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, sunscreen, bug spray , snack and a drink and dress for the weather - 9:15 Short Hike – Jordan Hollow
9:15 AM-10:45 AM 01/11/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/915-short-hike-jordan-hollow-91/2024-01-11/
| 12  Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour 9:00 AM-10:30 AM 01/12/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/niagara-on-the-lake-tour-49/2024-01-12/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps): Meet on King St near Centre St, just outside of Veteran’s Memorial Park Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 5-7km 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 Margaret & Robin
| 13 - Great Niagara Circle Route #6 Niagara Falls to NOTL
8:30 AM-1:00 PM 01/13/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/great-niagara-circle-route-niagara-falls-to-notl/2024-01-13/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Niagara River Parkway / Ricardo St NOTL. Carppol to Aerocar Parking Lot Niagara Falls. Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 17.3 Description 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.
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14 | 15  Silent Moon Night Hike 6:30 PM-8:30 PM 01/15/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/silent-moon-night-hike/2024-01-15/
| 16 - 9:00 Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills
9:00 AM-11:30 AM 01/16/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900-long-hike-wiley-road-short-hills-21/2024-01-16/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Location (Google Maps): Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver 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, Icers and dress for the weather - 9:15 Short hike, Pelham Road, Short Hills
9:15 AM-10:45 AM 01/16/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/915-short-hike-pelham-road-short-hills-72/2024-01-16/   Niagara ETE in Seven – New Stained Glass badge 1:00 PM-5:00 PM 01/16/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/niagara-ete-in-seven-new-stained-glass-badge/2024-01-16/  This is a Multi-Day HikeYou are signing up for the following dates and times:
2024-01-16 at 13:00
2024-01-22 at 13:00
2024-01-23 at
2024-03-04 at 13:00
2024-03-05 at 13:00
2024-03-11 at 13:00
2024-03-12 at 13:00 Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Event Hikes
Location (Google Maps): Jan 16: Meet at Woodend Conservation Area, Taylor Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake, 43.1432995, -79.1672588, Carpool to the BTC Southern Terminus 14184 Niagara River Pkwy, Niagara-on-the-Lake, 43.1602848, -79.052315.
January 22 Meet at Decew House, Decew Rd Thorold. 43.1078074, -79.2498458. Carpool to Woodend Conservation Area, Taylor Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake, 43.1432995, -79.1672588.
January 23: Meet at Roland Rd parking lot east of Effingham St 43.090278, -79.305073. Carpool to Decew House, Decew Rd Thorold. 43.1078074, -79.2498458
March 4: Meet at 3640 Glen Rd Jordan 43.139030, -79.373893. Carpool to Roland Rd parking lot east of Effingham St 43.090278, -79.305073.
March 5: Meet at 3774 Quarry Rd Beamsville, 43.142799, -79.458922. Carpool to 3640 Glen Rd Jordan 43.139030, -79.373893.
March 11: Meet at Ridge Road East & Thirty Road, Grimsby, ON 43.165938, -79.5151243. Carpool to 3774 Quarry Rd Beamsville, 43.142799, -79.458922
March 12: Meet at Grimsby Lions Club Pool 1 Elm St 43.193201, -79.565301. Carpool to Ridge Road East & Thirty Road, Grimsby, ON 43.165938, -79.5151243 Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 8 – 15k per day Description
THIS HIKE SERIES WILL BE LED BY JACQUI VAN DYKE: vdyke0946@gmail.com (647) 231-0946 Meet time is 12:45 for 13:00 start. . This is a special series of 7 hikes to complete the Niagara section of the Bruce Trail. There will be a new accomplishment badge, included in the registration fee featuring the White-tailed deer – which has been designed by Joe Borges and will be made available on our last day. The White-tailed deer is common throughout Niagara. For this E2E in 7, we will be following the main trail east to west eventually finishing in Grimsby. Please note that you are signing up for the entire series of 7 hikes as a Group Hike. The section is approximately 85km so daily distances will be based on available parking. No dropout points have been established and therefore hikers who must drop out, will be responsible for their own transportation back to their vehicle. We will hike at a steady pace but there will be plenty of time to take pictures and to enjoy the flora and fauna of this beautiful but challenging section. Again, this particular set of 7 hikes is intended to be Moderate. Hikers will be expected to be wearing proper hiking boots and layered clothing with the expectation of hot and humid weather. Sufficient food and 2 litres of water for a full day of hiking is required as well as hiking poles (if you use them). Check the daily forcast and prepare for wet weather, as well. Bug spray is strongly suggested. Clothing adjustments, bio-breaks are as needed. Please let the sweep person know and they will wait for you. A morning break around 10am and a 10-15 minute on-trail lunch break will be scheduled. Car Shuttles and Missing Hikes A maximum of 2 (of the 7) hikes can be self-completed as a result of scheduling challenges, but it is intended that this badge be earned while hiking as part of a group led by a certified hike leader.
Some parking locations require paid parking, and hikes that enter Niagara Parks. The fee for this E2E-in-7 does not include any parking/entry fees for hikers. These costs, where applicable, will be shared amongst all participants unless you have a parking or park pass.
| 17 | 18 - 9:00 am Long Hike Jordan to Moyer / Louth
9:00 AM-11:30 AM 01/18/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900-am-long-hike-jordan-to-moyer-louth-53/2024-01-18/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Location (Google Maps): Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver 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, sunscreen, bug spray , snack and a drink and dress for the weather - 9:15 Short Hike – Jordan Hollow
9:15 AM-10:45 AM 01/18/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/915-short-hike-jordan-hollow-92/2024-01-18/
| 19 - Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour
9:00 AM-10:30 AM 01/19/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/niagara-on-the-lake-tour-50/2024-01-19/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps): Meet on King St near Centre, 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: 5-7km 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 Margaret & Robin
| 20 - Great Niagara Circle Route #8 St Catharines to Port Robinson
8:30 AM-1:00 PM 01/20/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/great-niagara-circle-route-8-st-catharines-to-port-robinson/2024-01-20/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Port Robinson Ferry Terminal, Car Pool to Charles Ansell Gateway, Bunting Road St Catharines. Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 21 Description
BADGE DAY. Bring $10 if you have completed all 8 hikes 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. - 10:00 NBTC WINTER Nature Hike
10:00 AM-11:30 AM 01/20/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/1000-nbtc-winter-nature-hike/2024-01-20/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Louth Conservation Area Hike Leader(s): Helen Hermansen Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: ~5 km Description NBTC WINTER NATURE HIKE Join us for our nature hike series to learn more about the biodiversity and ecology along the Niagara Escarpment. We will explore the trails throughout Louth Conservation area which offer beauty in all four seasons. Hikes will be held January, May, August & October – it will be amazing to see all the changes throughout the seasons. Your hike leaders, members of the NBTC Biodiversity Committee, will share their knowledge of the amazing natural features along the trail as well as any biodiversity projects in the works for this year. Note that part of the trail is very rocky so please remember to bring hiking poles, and maybe icers depending on the trail conditions. The hike will be rescheduled in the event of heavy rains or heavy snow. Contact Helen Hermansen with any questions.
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21 | 22 - 9:00 Welland Canals Hike #1 New Badge!!!!
9:00 AM-2:30 PM 01/22/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900-welland-canals-hike-1-new-badge/2024-01-22/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Parking lot at Allanburg Bridge, Lundy’s Lane, Allanburg, ON Hike Leader(s): Lauren Doig Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 18.9 km Description
This is the first of 4 hikes needed to earn the new badge. It is a long hike, but fairly flat and mostly on pavement. You will get a flavour of all 4 Welland Canals during the hike. Please refer to the Badge section of the NBTC website for information about all 4 hikes and the required pictures.
- Silent Night Hike
6:30 PM-8:30 PM 01/22/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/silent-night-hike-5/2024-01-22/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Night
Location (Google Maps): Short Hills PP Pelham road, Thorold Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 8 km Description Take in the Magical sights and sounds of Short hills for the Moon night Hike. Moderate silent hike on the trails of Short Hills Provincial Park. Bring night light and dress for the weather . 5 night hikes to earn your badge
| 23 - 9:00 Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills
9:00 AM-11:30 AM 01/23/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900-long-hike-wiley-road-short-hills-22/2024-01-23/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Location (Google Maps): Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver 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, Icers and dress for the weather - 9:15 Short hike, Pelham Road, Short Hills
9:15 AM-10:45 AM 01/23/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/915-short-hike-pelham-road-short-hills-73/2024-01-23/
| 24 - Niagara Winter End to End #4 Roland Road to Decew House
8:30 AM-1:00 PM 01/24/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/niagara-winter-end-to-end-4-roland-road-to-decew-house-2/2024-01-24/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Decew House and Car Pool to Short Hills Parking Lot at Roland Road. Hike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 12.4 kms Description
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
| 25 - 9:00 am Long Hike Jordan to Moyer / Louth
9:00 AM-11:30 AM 01/25/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900-am-long-hike-jordan-to-moyer-louth-54/2024-01-25/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Location (Google Maps): Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver 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, sunscreen, bug spray , snack and a drink and dress for the weather - 9:15 Short Hike – Jordan Hollow
9:15 AM-10:45 AM 01/25/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/915-short-hike-jordan-hollow-93/2024-01-25/ - 7:00 pm Moonlight Night Hike in Niagara-on-the-Lake
7:00 PM-8:30 PM 01/25/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/700-pm-moonlight-night-hike-in-niagara-on-the-lake-5/2024-01-25/  Click here for more information or to register 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).
| 26 - Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour
9:00 AM-10:30 AM 01/26/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/niagara-on-the-lake-tourra/2024-01-26/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps): Meet on King St near 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: 5-7km 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 Margaret & Robin
| 27 - Great Niagara Circle Route #7 NOTL to St Catharines
8:30 AM-1:00 PM 01/27/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/great-niagara-circle-route-7-notl-to-st-catharines/2024-01-27/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Charles Ansell Gateway, Bunting Road St Catharines. Car Pool to Niagara River Parkway / Ricardo St NOTL. Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 17.3 Description
THIS HIKE IS AMENDED. IT WAS NOT COMPLETED LAST WEEK 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 E2E in 5 – Leader Robert House – Niagara ETE Winter Badge
9:30 AM-4:00 AM 01/27/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/niagara-e2e-in-5-leader-robert-house-niagara-ete-winter-badge/2024-01-27/  This is a Multi-Day HikeYou are signing up for the following dates and times:
2024-01-27 at 09:30
2024-01-28 at 09:30
2024-02-10 at 09:30
2024-02-11 at 09:30
2024-02-17 at 09:30 Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara, Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Woodend Conservation Area is our first meeting spot. Hike Leader(s): Robert House Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: Varies but around 16km per outing Description
Join us in earning a winter Niagara End 2 End Badge starting on January 27th for a series of 5 hikes. Each hike will be approximately 16 kms at a moderate pace. This is suitable for intermediate to advanced hikers. We will be using hiker’s vehicles to shuttle between our start and end point for each hike. Proper hiking boots and icers are a must! Bring hiking poles, food/snacks, water, hat, and rainwinter gear. Arrive at 9:30am for roll call/check in/drive to the starting point. Hike will start at 10 am sharp It is important to complete each section within a time frame to consider the shorter days. Hikers will receive their End to End badge upon completion. If you must miss a day but can make it up before the last scheduled hike, you will still qualify for the badge. Please, no dogs. All logistics/scheduling/start/stop and parking (shared cost if there is a fee)and a hike leader to guide you, is included. Planed routes, gps co-ordinates and parking information to be posted closer to hike time. ——————————————————————————– Day 1: Queenston Heights to Woodend Conservation Area (16 KM) Day 2 Woodend Conservation area to Decew House (16 KM) Day 3 Decew House to Rockway (16 KM) Day 4 Rockway to Margaret Reed Side Trail Parking (18.7 KM) Day 5 Margaret Reed Parking to Grimsby Terminus (17 KM)
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28 | 29 - 9:00 Welland Canals Hikes #2 and #3 Woodend and Sobey’s Parking lot
9:00 AM-2:00 PM 01/29/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900-welland-canals-hikes-2-and-3-woodend-and-sobeys-parking-lot/2024-01-29/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): 1. Sobey’s Parking lot, Glendale Ave, St. Catharines N43.136490 W79.216689
2. Woodend Conservation Area, Taylor Rd , NOTL N43.143377 W79.167212 Hike Leader(s): Lauren Doig Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: First hike: 8.5 km Second Hike: 9 km Description
We will complete Hikes #2 and #3 of the new Welland Canals Badge series . We will meet at Sobey’s Parking lot at 9:00 and complete the loopish hike. We will then move our vehicles to the start point for the next hike, which is Woodend parking lot on Taylor Rd Sobey’s Hike: 9 km Woodend hike 8.5 km Please refer to the Badge section of the NBTC website for information about all 4 hikes and the required pictures.
| 30 - 9:00 Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills
9:00 AM-11:30 AM 01/30/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900-long-hike-wiley-road-short-hills-23/2024-01-30/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Location (Google Maps): Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver 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, Icers and dress for the weather - 9:15 Short hike, Pelham Road, Short Hills
9:15 AM-10:45 AM 01/30/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/915-short-hike-pelham-road-short-hills-74/2024-01-30/
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