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To view all Bruce Trail Conservancy Hikes click here- 26January 26, 2025No events
- 27January 27, 2025
Beamsville Hike
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/32283/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!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: 8kmDescription
You must register for this hike.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. Icers will be required if it is icy, they are not very helpful in just snow.
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.
- 28January 28, 2025
9:00 Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900-long-hike-wiley-road-short-hills-42/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps):
Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
: 10kmDescription
Explore Short Hills and the majestic side trails of Scarlett Tanager, Hemlock. Swayze Falls and Terrace. Register for each hikeBring Poles, Icers, snack, and dress for the weather
9:15 Short Hike - Short Hills Park, Pelham Rd
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/915-short-hike-short-hills-park-pelham-rd-17/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Short Hills Provincial Park, Pelham Rd entranceHike Leader(s): Debbie Demizio Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: ~ 6kmsDescription
Hike the main and side trails in Short Hills Provincial Park. Bring hiking boots and water. If trail conditions are icy, icers are highly recommended. - 29January 29, 2025
8:30 Niagara Winter End to End #3 Glen Road to Roland Road - Rescheduled from last week
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/830-niagara-winter-end-to-end-3-glen-road-to-roland-road-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: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Short Hills Parking Lot at Roland Road. Car Pool to Glen RoadHike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 13 kmsDescription
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, 2024 to March 21, 2025.
Because of the potential for bad winter trail conditions we have broken this e2e into 6 hikes rather than 5 - 30January 30, 2025
9:00 am Long Hike Cave Spring NEW LOCATION
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900-am-long-hike-cave-spring-new-location-9/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps):
Cave Spring Conservation Area
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
: 10kDescription
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 weatherHiking Around Jordan
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/hiking-around-jordan-20/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps): Shoarishon Park (formerly known as Jordan Hollow)
Hike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7 kmDescription
Hike various trails in Jordan (Balls Falls, Jim Rainforth Trail and Bailey Bridge through the village of Jordan) - 31January 31, 2025
Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/niagara-on-the-lake-tour-3/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps): Park on King St near Centre St, just outside of Veteran’s Memorial Park
Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6-7kmDescription
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 Northfield & Robin Garrett
- 01February 1, 2025
9:00 NOTL BLACK HISTORY SERIES - #1 of 4: Chloe Cooley and the Beginning of the End of Black Enslavement in Upper Canada
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900-notl-black-history-series-1-of-4-chloe-cooley-and-the-beginning-of-the-end-of-black-enslavement-in-upper-canada/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps):Veteran’s Memorial Park. Park on Veteran’s Lane, past tennis courts
Hike Leader(s): Suzanne Gourluck, Karen Couch Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6 kmDescription
Since 1995, the government of Canada has officially recognized February as Black History Month; a time when Canadians are invited to reflect, educate and engage in the ongoing fight against anti-Black racism and discrimination. During all the hikes in this series, you will learn about Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Black history. Complete 3 of 4 hikes for the Black History badge.
The link below will take you to a brief overview on this topic, by the Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Museum.https://artsandculture.google.com/story/niagara-on-the-lake-s-black-history-niagara-historical-society-museum/-QXR3nRTdnmqJw?hl=en
**Dress for the weather and for stopping several times. Paths may be icy; hiking poles and icers are recommended.
Please Note: Hikes are offered by volunteers who have committed to their own learning, to be able to offer informative and contemplative hike experiences. These hikes are opened to all and offered in a spirit of mutual learning and inclusion.