- HikeType Car Pool
- HikeIcon https://hikes.brucetrail.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/7/marker_car-hikes-2.png
- PaceTypes Brisk
- TerrainTypes Easy
- PaidOuting No
Hike open to BTC Members only.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Park at Queenston Heights lot near the cairn
Hike Leader(s): Robin Garrett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 12.5 km
Description
Take the Side Trail Challenge and hike all 24 of Niagara's side trails in 9 hikes and earn the Side Trail badge.
Carpool to the General Brock trailhead on John Street. This hike follows the Niagara River from Butler's Barracks in old town Niagara-on-the-Lake, up the escarpment to Queenston Heights. Mainly paved trail with a small portion through a wooded area. Required photos include: Brock's War Monument, view of Lewiston Bridge, Niagara River, War Memorial, McFarland House. Participate in all 9 scheduled hikes in the NBTC Side Trail Challenge or hike the side trails on your own. Submit your photos to collect the NBTC Side Trail badge.
Dress according to the weather and bring water and a snack.