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To view all Bruce Trail Conservancy Hikes click here- 16February 16, 2025No events
- 17February 17, 2025No events
- 18February 18, 2025
9:00 Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900-long-hike-wiley-road-short-hills-46/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
Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 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, Pelham Road, Short Hills
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/915-short-hike-pelham-road-short-hills-10/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 a hills Provincial Park, Pelham Road entrance
Hike Leader(s): janet davey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 kmsDescription
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. - 19February 19, 2025
8:30 Niagara Winter End to End #6 Woodend Conservation Area to Queenston Southern BTC Terminus
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/830-niagara-winter-end-to-end-6-woodend-conservation-area-to-queenston-southern-btc-terminus-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): Meet at Queenston Heights Restaurant Parking lot and Car Pool to WoodendHike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 14.5Description
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. Main parking lot will be closed for winter so park near the washroom building. Parking fees may be required.If you have completed all 6 hikes bring $10 for the coveted Winter End to End Badge
11:00 am Hike & Picnic
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/1100-am-hike-picnic/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hike open to BTC Members only.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps):Locust Grove Picnic Area
Hike Leader(s): Marion Hanover Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7 kmDescription
Hike around Queenston area. Optional outdoor gathering in Locust Grove including pot luck picnic after the hike. - 20February 20, 2025
9:00 am Long Hike Cave Spring
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900-am-long-hike-cave-spring-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):
Cave Spring Conservation Area
Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 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-24/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): 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, Bailey Bridge through the village of Jordan - 21February 21, 2025
9:00 am Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900-am-niagara-on-the-lake-tour-31/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):
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 kmDescription
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
Rockway - in and around.
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Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Staff Ave – free ParkingHike Leader(s): Heather Howkins Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 9kDescription
We hike the main trail from Staff ave to Rockway, taking in some of the side trails on return.this section is rocky with changes in elevation.
Bring snacks, water and be prepared for the weather – icers, poles and appropriate foot wear.
- 22February 22, 2025
CHANGE IN TITLE 9:00 NOTL BLACK HISTORY SERIES - #3 of 4: The Moseby Affair
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900-notl-black-history-series-4-of-4-the-early-niagara-community-2/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hike open to BTC Members only.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps):Veteran’s Memorial Park. Park on King St. at Centre
Hike Leader(s): Karen Couch Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 5 – 6 kmDescription
THIS HIKE WILL REPLACE the hike canceled on Feb. 15.Since 1995, the government in 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. This hike will give us an opportunity to celebrate the strength and perseverance of the early Black community
*Dress for the weather. Icers and hiking poles are recommended; sidewalks may be VERY icy. We will be stopping several times. Expect hike to take between 1.5-2 hours.
FOR ANY INTERESTED HIKERS, when this hike is over, there will be the OPTION to hike another 5 km, the #4 hike in the Black History Series. There will be a short break between hikes. It will take another 1.5-2 hours.
Hike 3 of 4 hikes in this series for the Black History badge.
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 open to all and offered in a spirit of mutual leaning and inclusion.