Niagara

Sunday Only (Niagara End 2 End)

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Sunday May 18: Brock University 1812 Sir Issac Brock Way, St Catharines *Coordinates TBA. Hikers will receive notification well in advance of the hike.

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

Description

This is the NBTC Annual End to End 1 day hike from Balls Falls to Brock University.  This is a self guided hike. The hike is also in conjunction with Niagara’s End 2 End in Three.

Distance 27 km

Please arrive by 6.30am to check in. Buses will depart promptly at 7am. Hikers will be transported by bus to Balls Falls where they will hike at their own pace to final checkpoint at Brock University.

Niagara’s amazing volunteers will greet you approximately every 10km to replenish water, provide nutritious snacks, a place to rest and plenty of encouragement to keep you moving forward.

Trail Angels will also be available throughout the hike to provide assistance whenever needed.

Checkpoint coordinates and Trail Angel contact information will be shared with you well in advance.

Attention Trail Runners: Please contact the Hike Leader with your approximate pace so our checkpoint vollunteers can be ready for you. Thank you.

Pack for weather and terrain,  cell phone is important to bring, appropriate footwear, poles if preferred, basic first aid and trail map or  BT App. Hikers are responsible for informing the organizing personnel of their intention to drop out during the hike.

Fee includes bus and checkpoints.

Proceeds support Niagara Bruce Club which in turn supports The Bruce Trail Conservancy mission to “Preserving a ribbon of wilderness for everyone forever”

Monday only (Niagara End 2 End)

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Monday May 19: Queenston Heights Park, Niagara Parkway, Niagara on the Lake 43’159314-79.055405 ( south east parking. lot) * Parking pass will be handed out 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: 27 km

Description

This is the NBTC Annual End to End Event in 1 day hike from Brock University to Queenston Cairn. This is a self guide hike. The hike is in conjunction with Niagara’s End to End in Three.

Distance 27 km.

Please arrive by 6.30am to check in. Buses will depart promptly at 7am. Hikers will be transported by bus to Brock University, where they will hike at their own pace to final checkpoint at the Queenston Cairn.

Niagara’s amazing volunteers will greet you at  approximately every 10km offering nutritious snacks,  replenish water,  a place to rest and provide plenty of encouragement to keep you moving forward.

Trial Angels will also be  available throughout day to provide assistance whenever needed.

*Checkpoint coordinates and Trail Angel contact information will be shared with you well in advance.

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

Pack for weather and terrain, a cell phone is important to bring, appropriate footwear, poles if you prefer, basic first aid and trail map or  BT App.

Hikers are responsible for informing the  organizing personnel of their intention to drop out of the hike

Fee includes bus, checkpoint and parking in Queenston. * Parking passing will provided prior to boarding the bus.

Proceeds support the Niagara Bruce Club with in turn supports The Bruce Tail Conservancy mission to ” Preserving a ribbon of wilderness for everyone forever”.

EASY DOES IT HIKE, Ed Burkout Trail

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Leisurely
Location (Google Maps): Centennial Park, Church St., Fenwick

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

Pace: Leisurely <3 km/hr
Terrain: Easy: mostly flat, good footing
Distance: 6 Km

Description

Long Haulers Hike NEW TIME NEW LOCATION

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Short Hills Wiley Road, Thorold

Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Fast 5+ km/hr
Terrain: Moderate: some hills and some poor footing
Distance: 10k+

Description

Back to our regular Spot for the Tuesday Long Hike.   Note the new location.   We will hike the trails around Short Hills    Dress for the weather and bring sunscreen bug spray, poles snack and drink

9:15 Short Hike, Rotary Park, St. Catharines

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Rotary Park, 376 Regional Rd 69, St. Catharines

Hike Leader(s): Debbie Demizio Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 km

Description

Hike the trails around Rotary Park, St. Catharines. Please bring water, hiking poles and appropriate footwear.

8:30am Queenston Training Hike

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Locust Grove Picnic Area. Parking is free.

Hike Leader(s): Suzanne Gourluck Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk 4-5 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous: hilly, with steep climbs, poor footing
Distance: 8 km

Description

Do you need to do some training for an upcoming holiday or some Bruce Trail End to Ends? Then come and join us on this challenging loop in Queenston Heights.

We will start at Locust Grove and go up the main flight of stairs to the monument. Then descend another flight of stairs down into Queenston where we will take the hill down to the dock before returning to the start to make it a loop.
We will repeat this together a few times!

Be warned, the long flights of stairs and hills will make this a challenging hike so please consider this before signing up.
Please dress appropriately and bring water and poles.

Niagara Glen Short and Sassy

Hosting Club: Niagara, Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps):

Niagara Glen, 3050 Niagara Parkway, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

Hike Leader(s): Craig Sim Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 7k (approximate)

Description

Loop hike in beautiful Niagara Glen, NOT using Whirlpool Trail. We meet in between Niagara Glen parking lot and building near lot.  Pay parking or Niagara parks pass. Trail ranges from moderate to quite rocky, has hills and stairs. Watch footing. Lots of boulders and great views close to Niagara River. We descend steel stairs before and after hike. Wear hiking boots or shoes. Bring water, snack, appropriate layered clothing for the weather and rain gear. Optional beverage/food after.  Niagara Glen is close to both Butterfly Conservatory and Floral Clock.

NEW TIME 8:00 Long Hike, Glen Road Jordan

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

3640 Glen Road Jordan

Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Fast 5+ km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous: hilly, with steep climbs, poor footing
Distance: 10 km

Description

Hike in and around Ball’s Falls and Jordan.  Dress for the weather: bring bug spray, sunscreen drink and poles.

Hiking around Jordan

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps): Sho’Arishon Park (Jordan Hollow)

Hike Leader(s): Debbie Demizio Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium 3- 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate: some hills and some poor footing
Distance: 7 km

Description

Hiking in and around Jordan, Balls Falls and Jim Rainforth Trail alternating every 3 weeks.