Bruce Trail Day: RAINBOW/ WELCOME Hike

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

Niagara College Garden Nursery, Taylor Road, Niagara-on-the-lake (near the Outlet Collection at Niagara Mall and White Oaks Conference Resort and Spa, just off the QEW)

Look for the poster that says RAINBOW HIKE

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 4 km

Description

Description:
This hike is a welcoming space for 2S-LGBTQIA+ folks, friends, family and allies! Offered in
collaboration with Bridges Niagara and PFLAG Niagara.
Join us on Bruce Trail Day for a hike in the beautiful natural environment of Niagara.  The theme
for Bruce Trail Day is MAKING CONNECTIONS ON THE BRUCE TRAIL. This hike celebrates
the unifying and connecting power of nature to bring us all together.
We will take a hike together on trails around Niagara College/Woodend Conservation Area, and
then enjoy light food and drinks and explore the information tables as part of the Bruce Trail Day
celebration. The Niagara Falls bookmobile will also be on site!
Hike details:
This hike is suitable for anyone who wants to explore the trails at a moderate pace. The terrain
is a mix of relatively flat trail around the wetlands and then we will ascend a rocky path with
some ups and downs on the escarpment along the Bruce Trail.
Note that it is not suitable terrain for anyone with significant mobility challenges due to rocky
sections of the path and the elevation associated with crossing the escarpment - the Easy Does
it Hike on the schedule for Bruce Trail Day would be a more suitable option.
Children are welcome with a guardian.
Important note: BTC Rainbow stickers will be available for all hikers and those hiking for the first
time on the Bruce Trail can earn the special "My First Hike" badge by participating in this hike.
In order to be comfortable on the hike, please:
 Wear comfortable, hiking shoes or boots (rocky terrain and some mud is possible)
 Comfortable clothing, be prepared for weather changes
 Carry water for drinking
 A hat and insect repellent
 Hiking poles are recommended for going up and down the escarpment on the trails
Advance registration is encouraged, but it is also possible to show up and register on-site.
Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled hike time to check in with the hike leaders. We
will meet by the Niagara college greenhouse – look for the RAINBOW HIKE sign when you
arrive.

Note: Free bus transportation may be available for those who need it with central pick up
locations in St. Catharines or Niagara Falls. Please contact the hike leader for details if you
want to take the chartered bus to and from Bruce Trail Day.