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To view all Bruce Trail Conservancy Hikes click here- 17November 17, 2024
9:00 Witch of Cave Spring Hike
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900-witch-of-cave-spring-hike-2/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):Parking lot Quarry Road Beamsville
Hike Leader(s): Angela Lytle Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 5 kmDescription
Enjoy a beautiful hike through the autumn woods and learn about local historical and mystical lore while searching for the Witch of Cave Spring.Complete this guided hike and count it towards the Screaming Tunnel Badge, more info on the badge requirements is here: https://niagarabrucetrail.club/badges/
Wearing a witch hat, while not required, is highly recommended!
Details:
This hike loops from Quarry Rd in Beamsville (limited parking, carpool if possible) along the Bruce Trail to Cave Spring Conservation area and back.
Note: The path to Cave Spring is quite rocky and has some hills. We recommend using hiking poles and wearing good hiking shoes is a must. Carry water and dress for changeable weather.
We will stop along the way at sites of interest and loop back to the car park on Quarry Rd. The loop is around 5 km. Please arrive by 8:50 to check in with the hike leader for departure at 9.
Let's Get Started- Day 2of 2
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/lets-get-started-day-2of-2/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Niagara, Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet up at Decew Falls parking of Morning Star Mill. From there we will shuttle to the parking area (GPS coord 43.145576-79.191260) on the east side of Glendale Ave Bridge (Welland Canal) – across from the GM Plant.Hike Leader(s): Karen Capindale-Smith Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 15.5 kmDescription
Day 2 hike will start along the Canal and meet up with the Merritt Trail. We will travel past Brock University and around Lake Moodie before finishing at Decew Falls. Please come dressed for the weather (layers). Icers may be necessary. Remember to bring water, a snack and lunch. Expect baked goods 🙂