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December 01 - December 07
  • 01
    December 1, 2024
    No events
  • 02
    December 2, 2024
    No events
  • 03
    December 3, 2024

    9:00 Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills

    9:00 AM-11:30 AM
    12/03/2024
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    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, Icers, snack, and dress for the weather

    9:15 Short hike - Pelham Road, Short Hills

    9:15 AM-10:45 AM
    12/03/2024
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Loop
    Location (Google Maps): Short Hills Provincial Park, Pelham Road entrance

    Hike Leader(s): janet davey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 6 kms

    Description

    Hike the main and side trails in Short Hills Provincial Park.  Bring hiking boots and water.  Keep a pair of icers in your car in case of icy conditions.

  • 04
    December 4, 2024
    No events
  • 05
    December 5, 2024

    9:00 am Long Hike Cave Spring NEW LOCATION

    9:00 AM-11:30 AM
    12/05/2024
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: In and Out
    Location (Google Maps):

    Cave Spring Conservation Area

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

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 10k

    Description

    From Cave Spring Conservation Area explore the trail network on the escarpment You must register for each hike. Bring Poles, snack and a drink and dress for the weather

    Hiking Around Jordan

    9:15 AM-11:00 AM
    12/05/2024
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Jordan Hollow, across from Boo’s Restaurant (now known as Shoarishon Park)

    Hike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 7 km

    Description

    Hiking around Jordan (Balls Falls, Jim Rainforth Trail and Bailey Bridge through the Village of Jordan

  • 06
    December 6, 2024

    CANCELLED 9:00 am Hydro Hill Training

    9:00 AM-10:30 AM
    12/06/2024
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: In and Out
    Location (Google Maps):

    Lockhart Drive, St Catharines, by the large yellow swing gate.

    Hike Leader(s): Suzanne Gourluck Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Brisk
    Terrain: Strenuous
    Distance: 6 kms

    Description

    This challenging “hike” is intended for those wishing to train for future challenging hikes. Choose your own pace to go up and down the moderately steep hill for 90 minutes. The terrain is a hard packed gravel surface. Bring water, hiking poles, snack and dress for the weather.

    9am NOTL Tour

    9:00 AM-10:30 AM
    12/06/2024
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Urban
    Location (Google Maps): Meet on King St and Centre St at the entrance to Veteran’s Memorial Park.

    Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Easy
    Distance: 6-7km

    Description

    Each Friday we will explore some history of Niagara-on-the-Lake while getting a moderate paced walk.  Discover where the Niagara River meets Lake Ontario. Experience the Heritage District, woods and the Niagara Parkway.

    Some weeks may be totally on sidewalks and roads while others may include a mix of trail and paved pathways.

    Great way to build up endurance for longer more strenuous hikes.

    Plan to stay for conversation and a coffee at Sweets & Swirls, Community Centre, Niagara Stone Rd., NOTL

    Robin & Margaret

  • 07
    December 7, 2024

    8:30 Merritt Trail Series #1

    8:30 AM-12:30 PM
    12/07/2024
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Car Pool
    Location (Google Maps): Meet at Merritt Island Parking lot and carpool to Smoking Buddha Restaurant, 265 King St., Port Colborne

    Hike Leader(s): Lauren Doig Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Brisk
    Terrain: Easy
    Distance: 15 km

    Description

    Hike all 3 hikes to receive the Merritt Trail Badge.  Plan to arrive at meeting location 15 minutes early to coordinate car-pooling.  Bring water and a snack.  Dress for the weather.  Hike is mostly on paved roads and paths.

    Niagara Glen Hike

    9:15 AM-12:30 PM
    12/07/2024
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Loop
    Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Niagara Glen Nature Centre parking lot, 3050 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls. This is located between the Whirlpool Golf Course and the Niagara Botanical Gardens, on the river side of the Niagara Parkway. Parking fees may apply.

    Hike Leader(s): Dan Wilson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Strenuous
    Distance: 10km

    Description

    Hike deep in the Niagara Gorge, along stairways cut into the rock and rugged paths that wind through this pristine pocket of Carolinian Forest. View ancient geological formations and fossils dating back millions of years, while hiking along the turbulent rapids of the Niagara River. This is a strenuous hike and there is a chance hikers will get wet. Depending on weather conditions, bring water, a snack, icers, gaiters and hiking poles, if necessary. Dress in layers. 🙂