Niagara

Side Trails Hike #9 (start at Margaret Reed St finish at

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Park at Mountainview CA and then carpool to Margaret Reed ST. Beamsville Bench ST)

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

Pace: Brisk 4-5 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate: some hills and some poor footing
Distance: 10.1kms

Description

Park at Mountainview CA and then carpool to Margaret Reed ST. Take the main trail from Margaret Reed ST to Mountainview ST Follow the main trail until it meets Mountainview ST. Take Mountainview ST until it ends at main trail. Turn right onto Main Trail until it meets Beamsville Bench ST. Take Beamsville Bench ST until it meets Angel ST. Take Angel ST out and back. Turn left back onto Beamsville Bench ST and follow it until it meets the main trail. Go left on main trail and follow it back to parking lot.

Photos: Mountainview ST sign with arrows going in both directions, Beamsville Bench ST sign, LC Jordanne
Winery,

12:30 p.m. Pack Walk

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
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 & Some Yoga

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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

Veteran’s Memorial Park, park just outside the park on King St.

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

Pace: Leisurely <3 km/hr

Distance: 6 km

Description

Enjoy the benefits of pausing for a yoga practice as we tour through the trails, parkland and Historic Niagara-on-the-Lake. No mat required. Movement will focus on a flow of standing poses designed especially for hikers. Plan to stay for conversation and a warm cup of coffee or tea at Sweets & Swirls, Community Centre, Niagara Stone Road, NOTL.

9:00 am Walker Creek 5 4 3 2 1 Grounding Hike

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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

Welland Canal parking area at Lock 1 on Lakeshore Road

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

Pace: Leisurely <3 km/hr
Terrain: Easy: mostly flat, good footing
Distance: 9 km

Description

*This hike is one of our new MINDFULNESS series

Join me on this 5 4 3 2 1 grounding hike and learn a simple strategy for managing anxious racing thoughts. We will hike through Malcomson Eco Park along Sunshine beach, up Walker Creek and back, stopping a couple of times along the way to ground ourselves using the 5 4 3 2 1 technique.
*If the parking lot at the canal is full please park in Malcolmson Eco Park (accessed at the Niagara/Lakeshore intersection) and walk up to the canal.