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July	July	July	July	July	1 Queenston Loop Queenston Loop 9:00 AM-10:30 AM 08/01/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/queenston-loop-3/2025-08-01/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Loop Location (Google Maps): Meet in Locust Grove, across the roundabout from Queenston Heights Park Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate Distance: 6-7km Description 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 Kinsman to Locust YOUTH 12+ WELCOME 9:00 AM-11:00 AM 08/01/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/kinsman-to-locust-youth-12-welcome/2025-08-01/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Youth Hike Location (Google Maps): Kinsman Park 3820 Frost Rd, Beamsville, ON L0R 1B7 Hike Leader(s): Erin Lyttle Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely Terrain: Moderate Distance: 5 km Description 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?	2 Louth Conservation Area Louth Conservation Area 9:00 AM-11:30 AM 08/02/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/louth-conservation-area/2025-08-02/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Loop Location (Google Maps): Meet in Louth Conservation Area, Staff Rd, Louth Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate Distance: 8-10km Description Meet in Louth Conservation Area and tour around this beautiful park.
3	4 8:30 am Hydro Hill Training 8:30 am Hydro Hill Training 8:30 AM-9:30 AM 08/04/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/830-am-hydro-hill-training-4/2025-08-04/ Click here for more information or to register 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 Glen Road to Ball’s Falls and Rainforth side trail YOUTH 12+ WELCOME 9:00 AM-11:00 AM 08/04/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/glen-road-to-balls-falls-and-rainforth-side-trail-youth-12-welcome/2025-08-04/ Click here for more information or to register 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?	5 8:00 Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills 8:00 Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills 8:00 AM-10:30 AM 08/05/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/800-long-hike-wiley-road-short-hills-7/2025-08-05/ Click here for more information or to register 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 Short hike, Pelham Road, Short Hills 9:15 AM-10:45 AM 08/05/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/915-short-hike-pelham-road-short-hills-11/2025-08-05/ Click here for more information or to register 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.	6	7 8:00 am Long Hike Cave Spring Conservation Area 8:00 am Long Hike Cave Spring Conservation Area 8:00 AM-10:30 AM 08/07/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/800-am-long-hike-cave-spring-conservation-area-6/2025-08-07/ Click here for more information or to register 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 Hiking in and around Jordan 9:15 AM-11:00 AM 08/07/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/hiking-in-and-around-jordan-5/2025-08-07/ Click here for more information or to register 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.	8 Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour 9:00 AM-10:30 AM 08/08/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/niagara-on-the-lake-tour-13/2025-08-08/ Click here for more information or to register 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	9 Rockway extravaganza Rockway extravaganza 8:30 AM-12:00 PM 08/09/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/rockway-extravaganza/2025-08-09/ Click here for more information or to register 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
10 10:00 Vineland Estates Winery Hike and Wine Tasting Experience 10:00 Vineland Estates Winery Hike and Wine Tasting Experience 10:00 AM-12:15 PM 08/10/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/1000-vineland-estates-winery-hike-and-wine-tasting-experience-2/2025-08-10/ Hike open to BTC Members only. Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Category: In and Out Location (Google Maps): Park at Vineland Estates Winery 3620 Moyer Road, Vineland Hike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate Distance: 6k Description We will hike on the main trail from Vineland Estates Winery towards Cave Springs Conservation Area and return back to Vineland Estates Winery by 11:30. Upon return we will enjoy a private structured wine tasting led by one of the knowledgeable and friendly winery staff from 11:30 to 12:15 pm. The cost for the tasting experience is $15.00 per person. Please bring your $15.00 with you as I will collect it prior to the tasting to simplify the payment to Vineland Estates Winery. Thank you.	11 Nature Hike – Meet a Newcomer to Canada Nature Hike – Meet a Newcomer to Canada 5:00 PM-7:00 PM 08/11/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/nature-hike-meet-a-newcomer-to-canada/2025-08-11/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Category: In and Out Location (Google Maps): Fireman’s Park – upper parking lot Hike Leader(s): Mary-Lyn Hopper Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate Distance: 5-6 km Description The goal of this hike is to introduce newcomers to hiking in Niagara and to provide experienced hikers with the opportunity to learn from newcomers about their culture and insights into their adjustment to Canadian culture. We will meet at the upper parking lot – do introductions and the move to the lower parking lot with the hike starting at 5:30.	12 8:00 Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills 8:00 Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills 8:00 AM-10:30 AM 08/12/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/800-long-hike-wiley-road-short-hills-8/2025-08-12/ Click here for more information or to register 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 – Short Hills Park, Pelham Rd 9:15 Short Hike – Short Hills Park, Pelham Rd 9:15 AM-10:45 AM 08/12/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/915-short-hike-short-hills-park-pelham-rd-25/2025-08-12/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Hike Location (Google Maps): Pelham Rd entrance, Short Hills Provincial Park Hike Leader(s): Debbie Demizio Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate Distance: ~ 6kms Description Hike the main and side trails in Short Hills Provincial Park. Bring hiking boots, water, sunscreen and bug spray.	13 CANCELLED 5:00 pm Hike & Picnic then “Gateau & Grace” (classical trumpeter) CANCELLED 5:00 pm Hike & Picnic then “Gateau & Grace” (classical trumpeter) 5:00 PM-8:30 PM 08/13/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/500-pm-hike-picnic-then-gateau-grace-2/2025-08-13/ Click here for more information or to register 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 km Description 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 Toronto’s classical trumpeter Paul Sanvidotti 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.	14 8:00 am Long Hike Cave Spring Conservation Area 8:00 am Long Hike Cave Spring Conservation Area 8:00 AM-10:30 AM 08/14/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/800-am-long-hike-cave-spring-conservation-area-7/2025-08-14/ Click here for more information or to register 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 Hiking in and around Jordan 9:15 AM-11:00 AM 08/14/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/hiking-in-and-around-jordan-6/2025-08-14/ Click here for more information or to register 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: 7 km Description Hiking in and around Jordan including Jim Rainforth Trail, Bailey Bridge and Balls Falls.	15 9:00 am Niagara on the Lake Tour & Some Yoga 9:00 am Niagara on the Lake Tour & Some Yoga 9:00 AM-11:00 AM 08/15/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900-am-niagara-on-the-lake-tour-some-yoga-4/2025-08-15/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Urban Location (Google Maps): Veteran’s Memorial Park, park just outside the park on King St. Hike Leader(s): Robin Garrett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Easy Distance: 6 km Description Enjoy the benefits of pausing for a yoga practice as we tour through the trails, parkland and Historic Niagara-on-the-Lake. No mat required. Movement will focus on a flow of standing poses designed especially for hikers. Plan to stay for conversation and a warm cup of coffee or tea at Sweets & Swirls, Community Centre, Niagara Stone Road, NOTL.	16 Fireman’s Park Loop Fireman’s Park Loop 9:00 AM-11:15 AM 08/16/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/firemans-park-loop/2025-08-16/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Loop Location (Google Maps): Meet in the upper parking lot of Fireman’s Park, Mountain Rd & Dorchester Rd, Niagara Falls Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate Distance: 8-10km Description Tour around Fireman’s Park, some of the main Bruce trail and some of the park trails.
17 Behind Brock Behind Brock 9:00 AM-11:00 AM 08/17/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/behind-brock-3/2025-08-17/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Cancelled Location (Google Maps): Hike Leader(s): Sylvia Wheeler Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate Distance: 10 km Description Hike the magnificent trails Behind Brock and Hydro Hill.	18 8:30 am Hydro Hill Training 8:30 am Hydro Hill Training 8:30 AM-9:30 AM 08/18/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/830-am-hydro-hill-training-5/2025-08-18/ Hike open to BTC Members only. Click here for more information or to register 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.	19 8:00 Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills 8:00 Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills 8:00 AM-10:30 AM 08/19/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/800-long-hike-wiley-road-short-hills-9/2025-08-19/ Click here for more information or to register 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 Short hike, Pelham Road, Short Hills 9:15 AM-10:45 AM 08/19/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/915-short-hike-pelham-road-short-hills-12/2025-08-19/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara 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.	20	21 8:00 am Long Hike Cave Spring Conservation Area 8:00 am Long Hike Cave Spring Conservation Area 8:00 AM-10:30 AM 08/21/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/800-am-long-hike-cave-spring-conservation-area-8/2025-08-21/ Click here for more information or to register 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 Hiking in and around Jordan 9:15 AM-11:00 AM 08/21/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/hiking-in-and-around-jordan-7/2025-08-21/ Click here for more information or to register 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: 7 km Description Hiking in and around Jordan including Jim Rainforth Trail, Bailey Bridge and Balls Falls.	22 Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour 9:00 AM-10:30 AM 08/22/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/niagara-on-the-lake-tour-14/2025-08-22/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara, Dufferin Hi-Land Category: Urban Location (Google Maps): Meet on King St and Centre St near the entrance to Veteran’s Memorial Park, Niagara-on-the-Lake 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	23 Mountainview to Mountain Road return Mountainview to Mountain Road return 8:30 AM-11:30 AM 08/23/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/mountainview-to-mountain-road-return/2025-08-23/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Category: In and Out Location (Google Maps): Meet at Mountainview Conservation Area Parking Lot Hike Leader(s): Lauren Doig Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Strenuous Distance: 15.6 Description Enjoy a slightly longer Saturday hike. It’s time to add some distance to our hikes. This hike is quite strenuous, with lots of rocks and ups and downs. If we are feeling especially energetic, we could ad some extra distance and continue to the border of Iroquoia, adding an extra 2 km to the hike.
24	25 8:30 am Hydro Hill Training 8:30 am Hydro Hill Training 8:30 AM-9:30 AM 08/25/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/830-am-hydro-hill-training-6/2025-08-25/ Click here for more information or to register 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.	26 8:00 Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills 8:00 Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills 8:00 AM-10:30 AM 08/26/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/800-long-hike-wiley-road-short-hills-10/2025-08-26/ Click here for more information or to register 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 – Short Hills Park, Pelham Rd 9:15 Short Hike – Short Hills Park, Pelham Rd 9:15 AM-10:45 AM 08/26/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/915-short-hike-short-hills-park-pelham-rd-26/2025-08-26/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Hike Location (Google Maps): Pelham Rd entrance, Short Hills Provincial Park Hike Leader(s): Debbie Demizio Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate Distance: ~ 6kms Description Hike the main and side trails in Short Hills Provincial Park. Bring hiking boots, water, sunscreen, and bug spray.	27 5:00 pm Hike & Picnic then “Gateau & Grace” (vocal duo) 5:00 pm Hike & Picnic then “Gateau & Grace” (vocal duo) 5:00 PM-8:30 PM 08/27/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/500-pm-hike-picnic-then-gateau-grace-3/2025-08-27/ Click here for more information or to register 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: 6 km Description 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 a vocal duo, Katie and Greg Walshaw 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.	28 8:00 am Long Hike Cave Spring Conservation Area 8:00 am Long Hike Cave Spring Conservation Area 8:00 AM-10:30 AM 08/28/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/800-am-long-hike-cave-spring-conservation-area-9/2025-08-28/ Click here for more information or to register 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 Hiking in and around Jordan 9:15 AM-11:00 AM 08/28/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/hiking-in-and-around-jordan-8/2025-08-28/ Click here for more information or to register 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: 7 km Description Hiking in and around Jordan including Jim Rainforth Trail, Bailey Bridge and Balls Falls.	29 9:00 am Niagara on the Lake Tour 9:00 am Niagara on the Lake Tour 9:00 AM-10:30 AM 08/29/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900-am-niagara-on-the-lake-tour-44/2025-08-29/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Urban Location (Google Maps): Meet on King St near Centre St at the entrance to Veteran’s Memorial Park, Niagara-on-the-Lake Hike Leader(s): Suzanne Gourluck Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate Distance: 6-7km Description 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	30 8:00 Ball’s Falls to Cave Springs 8:00 Ball’s Falls to Cave Springs 8:00 AM-1:00 AM 08/30/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/800-balls-falls-to-cave-springs/2025-08-30/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Category: In and Out Location (Google Maps): on the shoulder of Glen Rd., Jordan ; km 55.5 Hike Leader(s): Karen Couch Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Brisk, Medium Terrain: Strenuous Distance: 18-20 km Description This hike will follow the main trail from one conservation area to another, going from Jordan to Beamsville. To start, after a gentle decline, we will climb a long set of stairs, and pass through Ball’s Falls historical village with a short detour to look at the lower Ball’s Falls. The trail follows along the top of the escarpment with beautiful views of the vineyards below, with numerous steep ascents/descents. Once we reach Cave Springs we will have a short rest/break before turning around and retracing our steps. Hikers new to the area may want to plan to spend more time here after the hike.
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