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Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps): Veterans Memorial Park, park just outside the park on King Street
Hike Leader(s): Robin Garrett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6-7 km
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
Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps):
Meet at Centennial Park on Church St in Fenwick. Park in first parking lot. After the hike we can go to the Grill on Canboro for refreshments. This is a flat walk, minimal if any mud. Bring water and dress for the weather.
Hike Leader(s): Lynskie Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Fast
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 10kms
Description
This will be an in/out hike. We’ll walk for an hour and then turn around. The terrain is flat (this was an old railway line) and in most sections will be dry. If you have any medical condition that you think I should know about, please see me the morning of the hike.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Parking lot for Kinsmen Park, Beamsville
Hike Leader(s): Kathleen Manson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Fast
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 10
Description
We will be walking the Bruce Trail in Beamsville. The group will decide which direction to go in.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Rockway Parking lot on Pelham Rd
Hike Leader(s): Lynskie Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: +/- 10kms
Description
To avoid the muddy conditions, we will be meeting at Rockway Parking lot instead of Short Hills. We’ll hike out for 75 minutes then back to the parking lot. Bring water, poles, and icers if slippery. Please check the weather and dress appropriately.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Short Hills Provincial Park, Pelham Rd. St Catharines
Hike Leader(s): Debbie Demizio Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6k
Description
Hike the main and side trails of Short Hills Provincial Park. Bring hiking boots, icers, and water. This hike qualifies for the Winter hiking badge. See website for details. https://niagarabrucetrail.club/badges/
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Merritt Island Parking Lot Welland. Car Pool to the Smoking Buddha, 265 King Street Port Colborne.
Hike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 15k
Description
Hike from Port Colborne to Merritt Island , Welland along the Welland Canal on mainly paved trails. Bring snacks and a drink .
Earn the Merritt Trail badge for all 3 hikes.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps):
Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan
Hike Leader(s): Suzanne Gourluck Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: :10 km
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
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Jordan Hollow Park, 3039 King St., Jordan Station
Hike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: ~ 6kms
Description
Hike the main and side trail around Jordan and Ball’s Falls. Bring hiking boots, water and icers. This hike qualifies for the Winter hiking badge. See website for details. https://niagarabrucetrail.club/badges/
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps): Veterans Memorial Park, park just outside the park on King Street
Hike Leader(s): Robin Garrett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6-7 km
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
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 with a brief flat walk partway through. The terrain is a hard packed gravel surface. Bring water, hiking poles, snack and dress for the weather.
Hosting Club: Niagara, Caledon Hills
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Meet in parking lot at Kinsmen Park, Beamsville
Hike Leader(s): Kathleen Manson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Fast
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 8km
Description
We will head east and visit Cave Springs CA and return.
It is mostly level with some hills and a lot of tricky footing.
Hiking poles are highly recommended. Wear supportive hiking boots with good tread. There are a lot of rocks and crevices.
Please arrive 15 minutes early.
If your plans change, please self-cancel as soon as possible so that other members may take your spot.
Hike Leader reserves the right to modify the hike.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Rockway Parking lot on Pelham Rd
Hike Leader(s): Vic Gammon Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Fast
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: +/- 10kms
Description
To avoid the muddy conditions, we will be meeting at Rockway Parking lot (On Pelham Rd near Wessel) instead of Short Hills. We’ll hike out for 75 minutes then back to the parking lot. Bring water, poles, and icers if slippery. Please check the weather and dress appropriately.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Short Hills Provincial Park, Pelham Rd lot
Hike Leader(s): Helen Hermansen Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6k
Description
Hike the main and side trails of Short Hills Provincial Park. Bring hiking boots and water. Icers may be required.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Parking Lot at Book Depot , 67 Front St North Thorold, 43.128058, -79.202189
Carpool to parking lot on Merritt Island, Welland
Hike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 15k
Description
Hike from Merritt Island , Welland to Thorold along the Welland Canal on mainly paved trails. Bring snacks and a drink .
Earn the Merritt Trail badge for all 3 hikes
Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps):
Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan
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
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Jordan Hollow Park, 3039 King St., Jordan Station
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: ~ 6kms
Description
Hike the main and side trails around Jordan and Ball’s Falls. Bring hiking boots, water and icers. This hike qualifies for the Winter hiking badge. See website for details. https://niagarabrucetrail.club/badges/
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Merritt Island Park. Go North on Cross street to parking lot and play ground. Pass library on your right. Keep going.
Hike Leader(s): Sylvia Wheeler Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 10 km
Description
Hike along the Welland Canal on paved and mud free trails
Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps): Veterans Memorial Park, park just outside the park on King Street
Hike Leader(s): Robin Garrett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6-7 km
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
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Louth Conservation area parking lot on Staff Ave. Hike east to Effingham Rd and back.
Hike Leader(s): Vince Zvonar Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 12
Description
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Queenston Heights Park, Niagara River Parkway, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Hike Leader(s): Karen Couch Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 7 kms
Description
Chloe Cooley’s brave act of resistance on 14 MAR 1793, paved the way to freedom for so many Black enslaved men, women and children like her. This set the stage for the great freedom movement of enslaved African Americans known as the Underground Railroad. We will hike to where her bravery took place. This hike will take us along the General Brock Side Trail (GBST) and on then on the Niagara Parkway (NP). The GBST’s terrain is hilly/moderate, whereas the NP is flat/easy. We will then retrace our steps back.
The terrain may be icy and/or snow covered. Hiking poles and icers are advised, depending on the conditions.
PLEASE NOTE: This hike counts as 1 of the 3 required hikes towards the Black History badge. If you will have hiked 3 hikes in this series, and are interested in receiving a badge, remember to bring your $10. This applies to anyone who has not already received this badge.
For more information about Chloe Cooley click on the link below.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/lifestyle/canada-post-honours-chloe-cooley-with-stamp-for-black-history-month-1.6256243
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Glenridge Quarry Naturalization Site – 1860 Sir Isaac Brock Way, St. Catharines, ON
Hike Leader(s): Faye Perkins Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7 km
Description
The ‘green’ of St. Patrick’s Day reminds us of the Emerald Isle of Ireland, that spring is nearly here, and the importance of nature around us. Lucky us, to have the beauty of the Bruce Trail connected to the Glendridge Quarry Naturalization geosite and the work of the Niagara GeoPark that seamlessly connects our urban and natural environments. Come join us for a hike through this central geosite and along the Escarpment to Hydro Hill, and then back through the Brock Univeristy campus. The hike is organized for different abilities, and will provide parents and others the opportunity to adapt the hike to their physical needs. Listening to music from Ireland prior to the hike is recommended. Wear something green to welcome spring!
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Meet in parking lot at Kinsmen Park, Beamsville
Hike Leader(s): Kathleen Manson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Fast
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 8km
Description
We will head east and visit Cave Springs CA and return.
It is mostly level with some hills and a lot of tricky footing.
Hiking poles are highly recommended. Wear supportive hiking boots with good tread. There are a lot of rocks and crevices.
Please arrive 15 minutes early.
If your plans change, please self-cancel as soon as possible so that other members may take your spot.
Hike Leader reserves the right to modify the hike.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps):
Rockway
Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 10km
Description
Due to the trail conditions in Short Hills hike has moved to Rockway
Register for each hike
Bring Poles water, snack, Icers and dress for the weather
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Short Hills Provincial Park, Pelham Rd. St. Catharines
Hike Leader(s): Debbie Demizio Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: ~ 6kms
Description
Hike the main and side trails of Short Hills Provincial Park. Bring hiking boots, icers and water. Last chance to log a hike to qualify for the Winter hiking badge. See website for details. https://niagarabrucetrail.club/badges/
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Parking Lot at Port Dalhousie Parking Lot and Car pool to Book Depot , 67 Front St North Thorold, 43.128058, -79.202189
Hike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 15k
Description
Hike from Thorold on mainly paved trails to Port Dalhousie. Bring snacks and a drink .
Earn the Merritt Trail badge for all 3 hikes. Badge Presentation after the hike $10 per badge
Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps):
Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan
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
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Jordan Hollow Park, 3039 King St., Jordan Station
Hike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: ~ 6kms
Description
Hike the main and side trails around Jordan and Ball’s Falls. Bring hiking boots, water and icers.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps): Veterans Memorial Park, park just outside the park on King Street
Hike Leader(s): Robin Garrett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6-7 km
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
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 with a brief flat walk partway through. The terrain is a hard packed gravel surface. Bring water, hiking poles, snack and dress for the weather.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps):
General Brock Side Trail Parking Area- on Niagara River Parkway, east of the John St. E intersection
Hike Leader(s): Karen Couch Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 16 kms
Description
On March 14, 1793 Chloe Cooley, an enslaved Black woman living in Queenston, strongly resisted as she was bound, thrown in a boat and taken across the river to a new enslaver in the United States. On 21 MAR, 1793, two men testified to her capture at the Executive Council of Upper Canada (at Navy Hall). Her brave act of resistance led to the 1793 Act to Limit Slavery, the first of its kind in the British Empire. This paved the way to freedom for so many others like Chloe & set the stage for the great freedom movement of enslaved African Americans to Canada.
Participants will walk along the Niagara Parkway to a plaque that marks the place where this incident may have place, then return along the same route with a stop at Navy Hall, the site where Executive Council met.
Open the link below to view the Chloe Cooley Heritage Minute.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLPMlNSQjOg
*This hike counts as 1 of 3 required hikes towards the Black History badge. If you have met the requirements, and are interested in a badge, please remember to bring $10.*
PLEASE NOTE: Hikes are offered by BTC volunteers who have committed to their own learning, to be able to offer informative and contemplative hike experiences. These hikes are open to all & offered in a spirit of mutual leaning and inclusion.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps): Meet in parking lot at Kinsmen Park, Beamsville
Hike Leader(s): Kathleen Manson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Fast
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 8km
Description
We will head east and visit Cave Springs CA and return.
It is mostly level with some hills and a lot of tricky footing.
Hiking poles are highly recommended. Wear supportive hiking boots with good tread. There are a lot of rocks and crevices.
Please arrive 15 minutes early.
If your plans change, please self-cancel as soon as possible so that other members may take your spot.
Hike Leader reserves the right to modify the hike.
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).
Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps):
Rockway
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
: 10km
Description
Due to the trail conditions in Short Hills hike has moved to Rockway
Register for each hike
Bring Poles water, snack, Icers and dress for the weather
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Rotary Park, 395 Pelham Rd , St Catharines
Hike Leader(s): Debbie Demizio Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: ~6 kms
Description
Hike from Rotary Park to Morningstar Mill and back.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Beamer Conservation Area meet at Lionsclub pool
Hike Leader(s): Karen Limardi Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 5K
Description
From the Lionsclub pool the hike will take us up the escarpment to th conservation area where we will loop through the CA and out to view the waterfall and back
Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps):
Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan
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
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Jordan Hollow Park, 3039 King St., Jordan Station
Hike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: ~ 6kms
Description
Hike the main and side trails around Jordan and Ball’s Falls. Bring hiking boots, water and icers.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps): Veterans Memorial Park, park just outside the park on King Street
Hike Leader(s): Robin Garrett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6-7 km
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
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Happy Rolph’s Animal Farm; 650 Read Rd., St Catharines
Hike Leader(s): Karen Couch Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 8.6 kms
Description
This hike follows the 9/11 Memorial Trail, the Waterfront Trail, the northernmost portion of the Greater Niagara Circle Route and the George Nicholson Memorial Trail. Hikers will have lovely views of Lake Ontario. Trails are generally wide dirt paths, with the exception of the 9/11 Memorial Trail which is gravel. Short portions of the hike follows city streets.
Prepare for cooler windy conditions on open parkland and along Lake Ontario.
See the link below for information about the 9/11 Memorial Trail.
https://niagaranow.com/news.phtml/6259-niagaras-history-unveiled-a-memorial-to-canadas-victims-of-9-11-terror-attacks/