- HikeType Car Pool
- HikeIcon https://hikes.brucetrail.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/7/marker_car-hikes-2.png
- PaceTypes Brisk
- TerrainTypes Moderate
- PaidOuting No
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
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: Brisk
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 11.6 km
Description
Meet at Woodend Conservation Area and carpool to Sobey's and pick up the main trail at Glendale & Mountain Street. Hike to Lock 24 First Welland Canal side trail; continue on the Main Trail 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. Bring poles and prepare for muddy conditions. Required photos include: plaque commemorating Lock 24, outdoor classroom, First Nations, Métis & Inuit garden, constant gardener bench, wood duck nesting box, lime kiln ruins, and Margaret Kalogeropoulos side trail sign. 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.