Niagara

Kinsman to Locust YOUTH 12+ WELCOME

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?

8:30 am Hydro Hill Training

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

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?