Niagara

Bruce Trail Day: Longer Hike

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

Niagara College Garden Nursery, Taylor Road, Niagara-on-the-lake (near the Outlet Collection at Niagara Mall and White Oaks Conference Resort and Spa, just off the QEW)

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

Pace: Fast
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 8 km

Description

Join us on Bruce Trail Day for a longer hike in the beautiful natural environment of Niagara.  The theme for Bruce Trail Day is BRUCE TRAIL FOR ALL. This hike celebrates the unifying and connecting power of nature to bring us all together.

We will take trails around Woodend towards fireman’s Park and then enjoy light food and drinks as part of the Bruce Trail Day celebration.

This hike is suitable for experienced hikers, or anyone who wants to explore the trails at a faster pace. The terrain is a mix of relatively flat trail around the wetlands and some rocky path with some ups and downs on the Bruce Trail.

Advance registration is encouraged, but it is also possible to show up and register on-site.  Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled hike time to check in with the hike leaders. We will meet by the Niagara college greenhouse.

Celebrate Bruce Trail Day with an EASY DOES IT HIKE

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Leisurely
Location (Google Maps): Niagara College Garden Nursery parking lot, Taylor Road, Niagara-on-the-lake

Hike Leader(s): Diane Marlatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 3Km

Description

Time: 9am to 10:15am. It’s approximately one hour, 3 km hike. Gentle hikers and school aged children accompanied with an adult are very welcome. Please, wear sturdy shoes for our walk around the Wetland path, time permitting, we’ll walk a little on the main path. Please stay after the hike and join us with a light refreshment. We will have a displays of things to know and do on the Niagara Bruce Trail.

Bruce Trail Day - 9:30am Nature Hike

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Niagara College – Meet near the NC Greenhouse

Hike Leader(s): Helen Hermansen Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: ~5km

Description

NATURE HIKE

Join us on Bruce Trail Day for a Nature Hike to learn more about the biodiversity along the Niagara Escarpment.  We will explore the trails throughout the Wetland Ridge and Woodend Trails

Hiking boots and poles are recommend as the terrain is rocky in sections.

Bruce Trail Day: Welcome Hike

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

Niagara College Garden Nursery, Taylor Road, Niagara-on-the-lake (near the Outlet Collection at Niagara Mall and White Oaks Conference Resort and Spa, just off the QEW)

Hike Leader(s): Angela Lytle Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 4 km

Description

Join us on Bruce Trail Day for a hike in the beautiful natural environment of Niagara.  The theme for Bruce Trail Day is BRUCE TRAIL FOR ALL. This hike celebrates the unifying and connecting power of nature to bring us all together.

We will take a hike together on trails around Niagara College, and then enjoy light food and drinks as part of the Bruce Trail Day celebration.

This hike is suitable for new hikers, or anyone who wants to explore the trails at a moderate pace. The terrain is a mix of relatively flat trail around the wetlands and some rocky path with some ups and downs on the escarpment along the Bruce Trail.

Note that it is not suitable terrain for anyone with significant mobility challenges due to rocky sections of the path and the elevation associated with crossing the escarpment – the Easy Does it Hike on the schedule for Bruce Trail Day would be a more suitable option.

This is one of a series of “Welcome Hikes” that invite first time/new hikers to try out the trail, enjoy an organized hike experience and learn more about the Niagara Bruce Trail club.

We especially welcome folks who are joining via the CANOO App.

Children are welcome with a guardian.

Important note: Those hiking for the first time on the Bruce Trail can earn the special “My First Hike” badge by participating in this hike.  You can expect to develop a passion for badges after this!

In order to be comfortable on the hike, please:

• Wear comfortable, hiking shoes or boots (rocky terrain and some mud is possible)
• Comfortable clothing, be prepared for weather changes
• Carry water for drinking
• A hat and insect repellent
• Hiking poles are recommended for going up and down the escarpment on the trails

Advance registration is encouraged, but it is also possible to show up and register on-site.  Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled hike time to check in with the hike leaders. We will meet by the Niagara college greenhouse.