- HikeType Car Hike
- HikeIcon https://hikes.brucetrail.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/7/marker_car-hikes.png
- PaceTypes Leisurely
- TerrainTypes Variable
- PaidOuting No
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps):
Meet at the roadside parking southeast of km 44.5 where the Rockside Side Trail meets Heritage Road. Please do not block access to the gate. Map 14
Hike Leader(s): Janet Patterson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Variable
Distance: approx 3 km
Description
Join us for a walk in the woods as we marvel at the abundance of spring wildflowers that border the trail. Angelika, our guide, will share her knowledge of the native plants we find, many of which are considered "ephemerals", since they will bloom for such a brief period in late April and May. If you are not familiar with the iNaturalist app, or if you're new to it, you'll get some tips from Janet (please download it at home). Bring plenty of water, snacks/lunch, sunscreen, insect repellent. Optional: camera, binoculars. There will be some uneven ground, so hiking shoes are strongly recommended.
This hike is brought to you by the TBTC’s Biodiversity Team. We endeavour to promote the critical role we can all play in protecting and conserving the Niagara Escarpment.
Maximum of 10 participants.