Niagara

Laura Secord 2 of 2

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): We will meet at the Laura Secord Homestead, Queenston Street, Queenston, ON and carpool back to Woodend Conservation Area. The 2 hikes in this series are in reverse order. This is done so that anyone who could only hike on one day of the weekend had a chance to complete the hike.

Hike Leader(s): Lynskie Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Fast
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 17kms

Description

Meet at the parking lot for the Laura Secord Homestead.  Please be at the start 15 minutes before  8:45  (8:30) so that we can arrange the carpooling. We will carpool to the start which is at Woodend Conservation

GeoHike - Cave Springs Conservation Area

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Cave Springs Conservation Area, 3949 Cave Spring Rd, Lincoln

Hike Leader(s): Kristin Hanson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy, Moderate
Distance: 1.7KM

Description

From the parking lot, we will hike along the Ice Cave Trail, the Margaret Reed Side Trail and the main Bruce Trail, stopping to explore and discuss the geology of the Niagara Escarpment, the Beamsville Bench wine region and the physiographic and geologic conditions that make it special.  After a short in-and-out hike on the Ice Cave Trail, we will slowly begin an incline up the Margaret Reed side trail as we scale the Niagara Escarpment.  We will consider the 450+million years of history we are hiking through as we make our way slowly to the top.  We will stop along the way to discuss and rest.  Once at the top, the terrain on the Bruce Trail is generally flat but footing may be uneven.  It may be icy or wet and slippery.  Hiking poles will make the ascent easier and give more stability on uneven footing.  We will hike to the site of the very first blaze on the Bruce Trail and admire the views of Lake Ontario and the vineyards of Cave Spring and Malivoire wineries.  Winter offers the most unobstructed views of this beautiful area.  We will return the way we came.

Hikers that are not registered cannot be accommodated on this hike.  This hike is for members only.

Niagara E2E Winter - 5 of 5 (Wednesdays)

Hosting Club: Niagara, Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Grimsby Lions Community Pool, 1 Elm St (30), 43.193201, -79.565301

Hike Leader(s): Steven White Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: 16.8 km

Description

The Niagara E2E Winter in 5 will be Wednesdays Jan 28, Feb 4, 11, 18, 25. Hikers must register for individual hikes. Hikes are 14-18 kms and expect an average pace of 4 km/hr with snack/lunch breaks.

Hikers should be prepared for the season – layered clothing, hiking boots, icers, snowshoes (if we get fresh snowfall), poles, water, snacks/lunch, first aid kit.

Hikers should be prepared to share their cars for shuttling – to be shared evenly.

If we encounter unsafe hiking or driving conditions, I will cancel/re-schedule the hike the day before. If you are unable to join us on the day of the hike, please text me at 289-242-9415

9am Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps): Park on King St near Centre St, NOTL

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 different neighbourhoods, trails and parkland throughout Historic Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Moderate pace with some weeks entirely on sidewalks and roads while others may include a mix of trails and paved pathways. Great way to build up endurance for longer more strenuous hikes.

Prepare for cooler windy conditions on open parkland and along Lake Ontario and Niagara River trails.

Plan to stay for conversation and a warm cup of coffee or tea at Sweets & Swirls, Community Centre, Niagara Stone Road, NOTL