Niagara

1:30 p.m. Pack Walk

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Merritt Island Park, Welland Canal Trail, Welland, ON – parking lot 8 Merritt Island Building

Hike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely <3 km/hr
Terrain: Easy: mostly flat, good footing
Distance: 5 kms

Description

This pack walk is a structured group walk where dogs and their handlers walk together on-lead in a natural environment. It promotes exercise, calm socialization and exposure to other dogs and people in a safe, controlled setting. We will meet at the Merritt Island Building and follow the Welland Canal Trail out to Woodlawn Road and loop back. Dogs must be kept on-lead and under control at all times. Please bring water and treats for you and your dog.

9:00 am Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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

Veterans Memorial Park, park just outside the park on King Street

Hike Leader(s): Robin Garrett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely <3 km/hr

Distance: 6-7 km

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

Niagara E2E in Three

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Event Hikes
Location (Google Maps): Saturday May 16: Lions Swimming Pool Elm St. Grimsby 43.193664,-79.564864 * Notification will be sent if additional parking required.
Sunday May 17 : Brock University, 1812 Issac Brock Way. *Lot # and Coordinates TBA at later date and notification forthcoming.
Monday May 18 : Queenston Heights Park, 14184 Niagara River Parkway, Niagara-on the-Lake 43.159314,-79.055405 * Parking passes will be provided prior to boarding the bus.

Hike Leader(s): Mary Ann Enns Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely <3 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate: some hills and some poor footing
Distance: 83.3km. Day 1: 25km; Day 2: 27km. Day 3: 28km

Description

Thank you for register for Niagara’s annual self-guided End-2-End in three days. You will enjoy an unforgettable trek along the adventurous Niagara Escarpment.

Your journey will begin in Grimsby, at the western end of the Niagara Bruce Trail and finish at the Queenston Cairn, the southernmost point of the Bruce Trail. Along the way, you will experience spectacular escarpment views while hiking through scenic wineries, cascading waterfalls and vibrant orchards and Niagara’s most beautiful and ionic landscapes.

To keep you energized and supported, Niagara’s amazing volunteers will greet you at designated checkpoints on all three days of the hike. Checkpoints will be located every 10 kms and will offer nutritious snacks, water refills, a place to rest and plenty of encouragement to keep you moving forward. In addition Niagara volunteer Trail Angels will be available  throughout the hike to provide assistance whenever required. Checkpoint coordinate and Trail Angel information will be issued well in advance.

Please arrive by 6.30am each day of your hike. The bus will depart promptly at 7am.

Pack for the weather and terrain, cell phone is important, appropriate footwear, poles, Bruce Trail trail map or Bruce trail App.

Hikers are responsible for informing Organizing personnel of their intentions to drop out during the hike.

Attention Trail Runners: Please contact the Hike Leader with your approximate pace so our checkpoint volunteers can be prepared when you arrive. Thank you

Brock University Accommodations: available on their website

Niagara College ( Niagara Site) Accommodations: available on their website

We can’t wait to cheer you on and be part of your E-2-E journey.

Proceeds support Niagara Bruce Club which in turns supports The Bruce Trail Conservancy’s mission to “Preserving a ribbon of wilderness, for everyone, forever”.