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To view all Bruce Trail Conservancy Hikes click here- 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.
- 02February 2, 2025
Hiking around Port Weller West
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/hiking-around-port-weller-west/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): Charles Ansell Park, St. CatharinesHike Leader(s): Sheila Massey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6kDescription
Following paths along the Welland Canal, through Malcolmson Eco Park to Sunset Beach and Walker Creek trails in Port Weller West. - 04February 4, 2025
9:00 Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900-long-hike-wiley-road-short-hills-44/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):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
- 04February 4, 2025
9:15 Short hike, Pelham Road, Short Hills
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/915-short-hike-pelham-road-short-hills-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): 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. - 05February 5, 2025

8:30 Niagara Winter End to End #4 Roland Road to Decew House
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/830-niagara-winter-end-to-end-4-roland-road-to-decew-house-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 Decew House Heritage Park and Car Pool to Short Hills Parking Lot at Roland Road.Hike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 12.4 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