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  • 03
    August 3, 2025
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  • 04
    August 4, 2025

    8:30 am Hydro Hill Training

    8:30 AM-9:30 AM
    08/04/2025
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    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 kms

    Description

    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 over 60 minutes. 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.

    Glen Road to Ball's Falls and Rainforth side trail YOUTH 12+ WELCOME

    9:00 AM-11:00 AM
    08/04/2025
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Youth Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Glen Road parking area 3640 Glen Rd, Jordan Station, ON L0R 1S0

    Hike Leader(s): Erin Lyttle Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Leisurely
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 5.6 km

    Description

    We will be starting at Glen road and head to Ball’s Falls historical village (including the massive stairway up the escarpment!) we will check out Dug out Pond and see if any turtles or frogs are hanging out, then back down the stairs and back to Glen road. For those not tired yet, we’ll cross the street and follow the Bruce to 17th, turn around and take the Jim Rainforth side trail back to the parking lot.

    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. Glen road the Ball’s Falls is quite rocky and the stairs up to the falls are long and steep. 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?

  • 05
    August 5, 2025

    8:00 Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills

    8:00 AM-10:30 AM
    08/05/2025
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    Hosting Club: Niagara

    Location (Google Maps):

    Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance

    Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    : 10km

    Description

    Explore Short Hills and the majestic side trails of Scarlett Tanager, Hemlock. Swayze Falls and Terrace. Register for each hike

    Bring Poles, Sun Screen Bug Spray, snack, and dress for the weather

    9:15 Short hike, Pelham Road, Short Hills

    9:15 AM-10:45 AM
    08/05/2025
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Loop
    Location (Google Maps): Pelham Road entrance, Short Hills Provincial Park

    Hike Leader(s): janet davey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 6 kms

    Description

    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.

  • 06
    August 6, 2025
    No events
  • 07
    August 7, 2025

    8:00 am Long Hike Cave Spring Conservation Area

    8:00 AM-10:30 AM
    08/07/2025
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    Hosting Club: Niagara

    Location (Google Maps):

    Cave Spring Conservation Area

    Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    : 10k

    Description

    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 in and around Jordan

    9:15 AM-11:00 AM
    08/07/2025
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Glen Road, Jordan

    Hike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 7 km

    Description

    Hiking in and around Jordan including Jim Rainforth Trail, Bailey Bridge and Balls Falls.

  • 08
    August 8, 2025

    Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour

    9:00 AM-10:30 AM
    08/08/2025
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    Hosting Club: Niagara, Toronto
    Category: Urban
    Location (Google Maps): Meet on King St and Centre at the entrance to Veteran’s Memorial Park

    Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Easy
    Distance: 6-7km

    Description

    Each Friday we will explore some history of Niagara-on-the-Lake while getting a moderate paced walk.  Discover where the Niagara River meets Lake Ontario. Experience the Heritage District, woods and the Niagara Parkway.

    Some weeks may be totally on sidewalks and roads while others may include a mix of trail and paved pathways.

    Great way to build up endurance for longer more strenuous hikes.

    Plan to stay for conversation and a coffee at Sweets & Swirls, Community Centre, Niagara Stone Rd., NOTL

  • 09
    August 9, 2025

    Rockway extravaganza

    8:30 AM-12:00 PM
    08/09/2025
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Rockway conservation area. FREE Parking

    Pace: Brisk
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 12k

    Description

    Hike the majestic trails from Rockway towards Louth including side trails


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