10:00 Witch of Cave Spring Hike

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

Parking lot Quarry Road Beamsville

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

Pace: Medium 3- 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate: some hills and some poor footing
Distance: 5 km

Description

Enjoy a beautiful hike through the autumn woods and learn about local historical and mystical lore while searching for the Witch of Cave Spring.

Complete this guided hike and count it towards the Screaming Tunnel Badge, more info on the badge requirements is below.

Wearing a witch hat, while not required, is highly recommended!

Details:

This hike loops from Quarry Rd in Beamsville (limited parking, carpool if possible) along the Bruce Trail to Cave Spring Conservation area and back.

Note: The path to Cave Spring runs along the escarpment edge and is quite rocky and has some hills. We can adjust the pace but be prepared for some rocky, uneven footing and clambering up and down. We recommend using hiking poles and wearing good hiking shoes is a must. Carry water and dress for changeable weather.

We will stop along the way at sites of interest and loop back to the car park on Quarry Rd. The loop is around 5 km. Please arrive by 9:50 to check in with the hike leader for departure at 10.

This hike counts towards the Screaming Tunnel Badge:

Just in time for Halloween!
(hiking must be completed between October 1st and November 30th)

The Screaming Tunnel badge is awarded to hikers who complete three hikes:

1. Guided Witch of Cave Spring hike
2. Self-led hike should go through the Screaming Tunnel (map 2, about 11.6km – access Warner Rd, Niagara Falls). Halloween costume or hat must be worn.  Please include a photo with your log.
3. A self led or NBTC led hike of at least 1.5hrs through other tunnels in the Niagara section which may include the Bert Lowe Trail Tunnel under the 406 highway.