Niagara

8:30 Niagara Winter End to End #1 Grimsby to Kinsmen Park

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Kinsmen Park Frost Rd Beamsville. Carpool to Lions Pool Grimsby 43.193201 79.565301

Hike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 13.5kms

Description

We will be car pooling. Bring icers and poles. Dress for the weather, bring water and snacks. 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.

Niagara Stained Glass E2E in 6 (3 weekends)

Hosting Club: Niagara, Iroquoia
Category: Stained Glass Badge End to End Fundraiser Hike
Location (Google Maps): Various locations going from west to east. The schedule will be mailed to registered hikers on January 2 (or earlier upon request).

Hike Leader(s): Freddy Wang Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: Generally 13-18 km

Description

Overview

This is a special series of 6 hikes to complete the Niagara section of the Bruce Trail over three weekends (January 11, 18 and 25).  There is an accomplishment badge, included in the registration fee – which was designed by Joe Borges and features the White-Tailed Deer. The fee goes towards supporting the Niagara Bruce Trail Club, which in turn supports the mission of the Bruce Trail Conservancy, which is: “Preserving a ribbon of wilderness, for everyone, forever.”

For this E2E in 6, we will be following the main trail eastbound starting in Grimsby and finishing in Queenston Heights. Please note that you are signing up for the entire series of six hikes as a Group Hike. This series is geared to experienced hikers with the expectation of a 4.0 to 5.0 km/hr pace maintained over a 13 to 18 km hike.

This hike is intended to be at a Brisk pace. Please be honest about your degree of physical fitness prior to registration. It is a group hike so it is important you are able to keep pace with the person in front of you.

Hikers will be expected to wear proper hiking footwear and layered clothing. Sufficient snacks, water (preferably warm), hiking poles, and weather-appropriate gear are recommended. Icers may be necessary on certain days.

A maximum of 1 of the 6 hikes can be self-completed as a result of scheduling challenges.  You must still complete the distance you have missed.  If you miss more than one but still complete the distances on your own, you may apply for the Niagara Club’s regular or Winter End to End badge.

Please note there are no refunds!

TRANSPORTATION

This series will require car shuttling, so you must be willing to drive or to be a passenger. The route has been selected to avoid the need for paid parking.

Joker Hill

Hosting Club: Niagara, Toronto
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): 17100 Bathurst St, Newmarket, ON L3X 1Y6

Hike Leader(s): Mehrnoush Ahmadi Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Strenuous
Distance: ~8km

Description

I invite you to explore Jokers Hill! Enjoy peaceful trails, beautiful landscapes, and the perfect setting for a refreshing outdoor adventure. Take a break and reconnect with nature today!
• Please dress appropriately for the weather. Waterproof hiking boots, ice cleats, and trekking poles are required. A windproof jacket and gaiters are recommended.
• We will have short water breaks and a 15-minute snack break.
Everyone is welcome!
See you there!