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Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Brock University, Lot 2
Enter by Flora Egerter Drive
Free Parking

Pace: Brisk 4-5 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate: some hills and some poor footing
Distance: 10 km

Description

Explore the trails around Brock University, Decew and Twelve Mile Creek. Stay afterwards to celebrate Bruce Trail Day with the NBTC.

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Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Geology
Location (Google Maps): LOT 2, Brock University: Flora Egerter Way, Thorold, ON L2S 3A1. Free parking
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Hike Leader(s): Kristin Hanson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely <3 km/hr
Terrain: Easy: mostly flat, good footing
Distance: 3km

Description

Join the Niagara Bruce Trail Club in celebrating Bruce Trail Day.  As part of our Bruce Trail Day celebration at Brock University (LOT 2) we will host a geology hike led by the Niagara Aspiring GeoPark.  Come at 9am to check out our booths and displays, head out for a geology hike at 9:15, and come back to celebrate with us.  Hike will be accessible for anyone, including new hikers.

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Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Lot 2 – Brock University

Hike Leader(s): Mary-Lyn Hopper Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium 3- 4 km/hr
Terrain: Easy: mostly flat, good footing
Distance: 5 km

Description

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Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Rainbow 🌈
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Brock University, Lot 2, enter via Flora Egerter Way.
Address: Lot 2, Flora Egerta Way,Thorold, On L2S 3A1
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Hike Leader(s): Angela Lytle Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium 3- 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate: some hills and some poor footing
Distance: approx 4 km

Description

Join the Niagara Bruce Trail Club, Bridges Niagara Immigrant and Refugee Services and PFLAG Niagara for a Rainbow-Welcome Hike as part of Bruce Trail Day, starting on the campus of Brock University.

What is a Rainbow-Welcome Hike?

Rainbow-Welcome hikes aim to bring 2S-LGBTQIA+ newcomers together with other newcomers and community members, friends and allies to enjoy nature and connect to the land and enjoy nature in all seasons.

It is an intentionally affirming space for people of diverse backgrounds and identities with a focus on 2S-LGBTQIA+ inclusion. Everyone is welcome.

Hike description:

Explore the trails around Brock University. Expect some ups and downs and moving at a moderate pace. Stay afterwards to celebrate Bruce Trail Day with the NBTC.

Note: If you don’t have transportation to get to Brock, there may be space on a charter bus coming from Bridges Niagara Immigrant and Refugee Services. Please message us for info.

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Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Leisurely
Location (Google Maps): Lot 2, Flora Egerta Way,Thorold, On L2S 3A1

Hike Leader(s): Diane Marlatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely <3 km/hr
Terrain: Easy: mostly flat, good footing
Distance: 1Km if we’re lucky. The children will dictate our distance.

Description

All children welcome! Mom or Dad carry your little ones if necessary.

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Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps):

Louth Conservation Area

Hike Leader(s): Helen Hermansen Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely <3 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate: some hills and some poor footing
Distance: ~5km

Description

NBTC FALL NATURE HIKE

Hiking boots and poles are recommend as the terrain is rocky in sections.

Join us for the NBTC Nature Hike series to learn more about the biodiversity along the Niagara Escarpment.  We will explore the trails throughout Louth Conservation area which offer beauty in all four seasons. Hikes will be held January, May, July & October – it will be amazing to see all the changes throughout the seasons.  Your hike leaders, members of the NBTC Biodiversity Committee, will share their knowledge of the amazing flora & fauna along the trail as well as any biodiversity projects in the works for this year.

Parking is at the Louth Conservation Area Parking Lot on Staff Ave. Hiking boots and poles are recommend as the terrain is rocky in sections.

Note that he hike will be rescheduled in the event of heavy rains or heavy snow.

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Hosting Club: Niagara, Peninsula
Category: Citizen Science
Location (Google Maps): St Paul Nature Reserve – parking on road side on St Paul Ave, Niagara Falls, just north of the rail road tracks https://maps.app.goo.gl/HGNYkxMKNuiVoSKo7

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

Pace: Medium 3- 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate: some hills and some poor footing

Description

This work party is to continue with our invasive buckthorn removal at St. Paul Nature Reserve. We have done such a good job removing buckthorn in previous years that we may also have time to dig out some invasive Lily-of-the-valley plants. We are hoping to get lots of volunteers out and tackle this area  in one work party per year. Volunteers make a difference – come out & join us!
Invasive buckthorn removal methods vary based on how big the buckthorn is. Small plants can be pulled by hand and hung upside down so the roots dry out and die.  Medium sized plants are removed with the help of extractigators – special lever-like tools that make pulling much easier (and fun!). Large buckthorn “trees” must be cut with a chainsaw. We will be focusing on removing small and medium shrubs on this day, as sawyers have already removed most of the large trees. Invasive Lily-of-the-valley can be hand-dug using a trowel or shovel, especially in the fall when the soil is soft.
Plan on arriving so we can all walk in together at 10am but it’s an easy walk out if anybody wants to leave after a shorter amount of time.
Remember to wear long pants, long sleeves, work gloves, sturdy closed-toed shoes and bring lots of water & snacks/lunch if you are staying for the duration!
Notes for student volunteers:

• Students under 16 MUST be accompanied by a parent/guardian on this hike (please refer to the BTC link https://brucetrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/VOL.05.01_Minors_Volunteering_Policy_-_Approved_February_2016.pdf )
• 16 or more but under 18? Bring a waiver signed by a guardian.
• students wishing to receive community service hours (4Hours max) must bring service forms from school.
• Please wear clothes for work – long pants tucked into socks, appropriate footwear (no sandals), long sleeves and work gloves

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Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): October 18, Queenston Heights Park, Niagara River Parkway, Paid Parking, park near the Bruce Trail Cairn.
October 25, Woodend Conservation Area, Taylor Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake
November 1, Kinsmen Park, end of Frost Rd, Beamsville

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

Pace: Medium 3- 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate: some hills and some poor footing
Distance: 5km

Description

Hiking 101 is an introductory course for novice hikers, members and non-members alike.  If you want some guidance on where to begin, what to wear, and what to take along, this is the course for you. The course is 3  Sunday afternoon sessions with a combination of workshop/Q& A followed by short hikes along the trail.  Dress in weather appropriate clothing and wear good walking shoes.

Time:  11:00 – 1:30 pm

Meeting locations:  Sunday, October 18, Queenston Height Park, near the Bruce Trail Cairn, Niagara River Parkway  N 43.157826  W 79.05204

Sunday, October 25- Woodend Conservation Area, Taylor Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake, N 43.143619  W 79.166700

Sunday, November 1 – Kinsmen Park, Kinsmen Rd & Frost Rd., Beamsville   N 43.146108  W 79.475609

Registration is Members $30 Non Members $40 Upon completing the three sessions, you will receive a FREE cooling cloth($15 value)

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Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps):

Parking lot Quarry Road Beamsville

Hike Leader(s): Angela Lytle Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium 3- 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate: some hills and some poor footing
Distance: 5 km

Description

Enjoy a beautiful hike through the autumn woods and learn about local historical and mystical lore while searching for the Witch of Cave Spring.

Complete this guided hike and count it towards the Screaming Tunnel Badge, more info on the badge requirements is below.

Wearing a witch hat, while not required, is highly recommended!

Details:

This hike loops from Quarry Rd in Beamsville (limited parking, carpool if possible) along the Bruce Trail to Cave Spring Conservation area and back.

Note: The path to Cave Spring runs along the escarpment edge and is quite rocky and has some hills. We can adjust the pace but be prepared for some rocky, uneven footing and clambering up and down. We recommend using hiking poles and wearing good hiking shoes is a must. Carry water and dress for changeable weather.

We will stop along the way at sites of interest and loop back to the car park on Quarry Rd. The loop is around 5 km. Please arrive by 9:50 to check in with the hike leader for departure at 10.

This hike counts towards the Screaming Tunnel Badge:

Just in time for Halloween!
(hiking must be completed between October 1st and November 30th)

The Screaming Tunnel badge is awarded to hikers who complete three hikes:

1. Guided Witch of Cave Spring hike
2. Self-led hike should go through the Screaming Tunnel (map 2, about 11.6km – access Warner Rd, Niagara Falls). Halloween costume or hat must be worn.  Please include a photo with your log.
3. A self led or NBTC led hike of at least 1.5hrs through other tunnels in the Niagara section which may include the Bert Lowe Trail Tunnel under the 406 highway.