Niagara Glen

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the Great Hall of Union Station by the information desk (with the clock over it) no later than 8:15 AM to board the Niagara Train departing at 8:51 AM.

Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Challenging, Hilly, Rocky
Distance: 12

Description

A hike by GO Train to Niagara. We will hike from the Niagara Falls GO/Via station to the Niagara Glen Nature Centre past spectacular views over the Niagara River and descend deep into the Niagara Gorge to  4 km of rugged paths winding through the forest in the gorge past geological formations to paths overlooking the rapids of the river. A beautiful area this time of year but note this will be a challenging hike with the ascent/descent and rocky terrain. After ascending the gorge we return to the GO Station to take the afternoon train back to Toronto. With GO Transit's Weekend Day Pass (available only on smartphones/mobile devices) the return fare is just $10 (pass can purchased from hike leader at Union Station if you don't have s smart phone). Drivers are welcome but must meet us at the GO/Via Station. As time will be limited we will proceed directly to the train station at the end of the hike (we won't have a pub stop or visit the falls).