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To view all Bruce Trail Conservancy Hikes click here- 27July 27, 2025No events
- 28July 28, 2025
Decew House to Shorthills
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/decew-house-to-shorthills/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): 2370 Decew Rd, Fonthill, ON L0S 1E6 Decew Heritage HouseHike Leader(s): Erin Lyttle Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 12kmDescription
Meet at Decew House Heritage site. We will head west towards Shorthills and do an out and back to the Morningstar Mill waterfall then continue to the Very Berry Trail in shorthills and turn around when we get to the Black Walnut/Rim of Africa loop in shorthills. Note that there are steep and rocky inclines and proper footwear is REQUIRED, poles are RECOMMENDED. This hike has ups and downs and will be mostly in the shade. Bug spray highly recommended. Note the pace is Brisk8:30 am Hydro Hill Training
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/830-am-hydro-hill-training-3/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!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 kmsDescription
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 in 30 min with a brief flat walk partway through. The terrain is a hard packed gravel surface. Feel free to bring light weights to increase the intensity of your training. Bring water, hiking poles, snack and dress for the weather. - 29July 29, 2025
8:00 Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/800-long-hike-wiley-road-short-hills-6/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, Sun Screen Bug Spray, 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-23/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): Shorthills Provincial Park, Pelham Rd, St CatharinesHike Leader(s): Debbie Demizio Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: ModerateDescription
Hike the main and sidetrails in Shorthills Provincial Park. Please wear hiking boots, bring water and insect repellant. Check yourself for ticks following the hike,. - 30July 30, 2025
5:00 pm Hike & Picnic then “Gateau & Grace” (classical guitarist)
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/500-pm-hike-picnic-then-gateau-grace/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Niagara-on-the-Lake.Hike Leader(s): Suzanne Gourluck Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 8 kmDescription
This is a series of hikes which will take place on 3 Wednesday evenings in July and August. We will hike around Niagara-on-the-Lake and surrounds (1.5 hrs) stopping for a shared picnic on the lawns of St Andrews. At 7 pm others will join us on the lawns and you will have your choice of some delicious cakes. Then we will go inside to enjoy music from classical guitarist Adrian Popez and a short reflection on “Grace”.Bring a folding chair and some savoury food to share (dessert is provided). Dress so you’ll be comfortable hiking and picnicking. A change of clothes is not required. Bathrooms will be available.
- 31July 31, 2025
8:00 am Long Hike Cave Spring Conservation Area
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/800-am-long-hike-cave-spring-conservation-area-5/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
This will be our permanent Thursday Location until Bridge repairs complete. From Cave Spring Conservation Area explore the trail network on the escarpment towards Kinsman Park and Moyer Road.You must register for each hike. Bring Poles, snack bug spray, sunscreen and a drink. Dress for the weather
Hiking around Jordan and Balls Falls
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/hiking-around-jordan-and-balls-falls-4/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): Glen Road, Jordan
Hike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6-7 kmDescription
Hiking from Glen Road and following Jim Rainforth Trail and trails to Balls Falls and Bailey Bridge - 01August 1, 2025
Queenston Loop
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/queenston-loop-3/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): Meet in Locust Grove, across the roundabout from Queenston Heights ParkHike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6-7kmDescription
Hike around Queenston and see the majesty of the Niagara River. We will be hiking down the escarpment and back up.Kinsman to Locust YOUTH 12+ WELCOME
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/kinsman-to-locust-youth-12-welcome/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Youth Hike
Location (Google Maps): Kinsman Park 3820 Frost Rd, Beamsville, ON L0R 1B7Hike Leader(s): Erin Lyttle Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 5 kmDescription
We will be starting at Kinsman park, hiking to Locust Lane and then back.This is an age 12+ hike. A responsible adult must accompany youth 12-18 in a max ratio of 2 youth per adult. This hike has little road and lots of shade! Waivers must be completed for everyone in attendance (adults and youth). Bug spray, sunscreen, water and a snack are encouraged. Must wear appropriate footwear. For hikers 15 and under interested in earning a youth badge, they will be available on the hike for $6 please bring cash.
The Young Trail Blazer Badge requires the completion of one hike (at least 3km in length) conducted on the Niagara Bruce Trail. Hikes can be completed with the club on an official scheduled hike or with family on their own.
To earn the Young Nature Blazers Badge you must complete a 90 minute hike on the Niagara Bruce Trail. Afterwards, chat with the hike leader describing how you used one or more of your five senses on the hike – what did you see, touch, taste, smell or hear during your hike?
- 02August 2, 2025
Louth Conservation Area
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/louth-conservation-area/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): Meet in Louth Conservation Area, Staff Rd, LouthHike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 8-10kmDescription
Meet in Louth Conservation Area and tour around this beautiful park.