Niagara

10:00 am Side Trail Challenge #3 - Wetland Ridge, Niagara College, Margaret Kalogeropoulos

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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

Woodend Conservation Area. Park in the first parking area off Taylor Road

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

Pace: Fast 5+ km/hr
Terrain: Moderate: some hills and some poor footing
Distance: 7 km

Description

Take the Side Trail Challenge and hike all 24 of Niagara’s side trails in 9 hikes to earn the Side Trail Badge.

Meet at Woodend Conservation Area. Hike to the Wetland Ridge side trail, in and out along the Niagara College side trail; back along the Wetland Ridge side trail until it meets the main trail; Margaret Kalogeropoulos side trail and back to the main trail. Required photos include: outdoor classroom, First Nations, Métis & Inuit garden, constant gardener bench, wood duck nesting box, lime kiln ruins, and Margaret Kalogeropoulos side trail sign.

Bring poles, dress according to the weather, and bring water and a snack.

Trillium Hunt - Family Friendly Hike - Kinsmen to Quarry

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Leisurely
Location (Google Maps): Kinsmen Park, main parking lot, Beamsville 3820 Frost Rd, Beamsville, ON L0R 1B7

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

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

Description

Join us for a leisurely, family-friendly Trillium Hunt hike along the Niagara Bruce Trail!

We will meet at the main parking lot inside Kinsmen Park in Beamsville and head towards Quarry Rd along the Bruce Trail to search for trillium and other short-lived spring ephemeral woodland flowers blooming right now such as trout lilies, bloodroot, jack-in-the-pulpit, dutchman’s breeches and more.

This is a leisurely-paced hike that is family-friendly.  We will take our time looking for and at flowers.  The trail is rocky and has some ups and downs along the escarpment that may pose challenges for anyone with mobility limitations.  Good hiking shoes are a must and hiking poles help navigate the ups and downs.

Children are welcome accompanied by a responsible adult.  Please arrive at 12:50 to check in with the hike leader so we can set out at 1 sharp. There is a parking lot inside Kinsmen Park with free parking but please note there are no bathrooms along this trail.

Hike with Tai Chi

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Queenston Heights Parking Lot near the Bruce Trail Cairn. Paid parking. Best to look at the annual parking pass for Niagara Parks.

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6-7km

Description

Seeking balance, calm and strength without high impact exercise? Join us for a short hike around Queenston Heights Park.  Tai Chi Master, Mike Van Natter will instruct us on the benefits of Tai Chi as well as lead us through several Tai Chi movements along our way.

Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps): Park on King St near Centre St – at the entrance to Veteran’s Memorial Park, Niagara-on-the-Lake

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

Pace: Medium 3- 4 km/hr
Terrain: Easy: mostly flat, good footing
Distance: 6-7km

Description

Each Friday we will explore historical Niagara-on-the-Lake while getting a moderate paced walk.  Discover where the Niagara River meets Lake Ontario. Experience the Heritage District, woods and the Niagara Parkway.

Some weeks may be totally on sidewalks and roads while others may include a mix of trail and paved pathways.

Great way to build up endurance for longer more strenuous hikes.

Plan to stay for conversation and a coffee at Sweets & Swirls, Community Centre, Niagara Stone Rd., NOTL

Woodend to Fireman's and Back

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Meet at entrance to Woodend Conservation Area, Taylor Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake

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: 11-12km

Description

Hike from Woodend Conservation Area to Fireman’s and back.  Mostly main trail of the Bruce.  Water, snack and poles recommended.

10:00 NBTC SPRING Nature Hike

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

Louth Conservation Area

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: ~5km

Description

NBTC SPRING 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, August & 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.