Niagara

Silent Moon Night Hike

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Night
Location (Google Maps):

Louth Conservation Area

Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Fast, Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 8 km

Description

Take in the Magical sights and sounds of Louth Conservation Area. Bring night light and dress for the weather . 5 night hikes to earn your badge

Numbers are limited due to Parking

Niagara ETE in Seven - New Stained Glass badge

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.

Niagara Winter End to End #3 Glen Road to Roland Road

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Short Hills Parking Lot at Roland Road. Car Pool to Glen Road

Hike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 13 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

Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour

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

Great Niagara Circle Route #8 St Catharines to Port Robinson

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.