Rainbow/Welcome Hike: Cave Springs Loop

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Quarry Road Parking Lot, Beamsville https://maps.app.goo.gl/XZGtvFN5kkjU8Py29

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 km

Description

Join the Niagara Bruce Trail Club, Bridges Niagara Immigrant and Refugee Services and PFLAG Niagara for a Rainbow-Welcome Hike at Cave Spring Conservation Area in Lincoln!

Enjoy the autumn woods and visit some interesting natural and historical landmarks along the way!

What is a Rainbow-Welcome Hike?

This hike series aims to create opportunities for newcomers to enjoy the outdoors in all four seasons.

The goal of the Rainbow Welcome hikes is to create an intentional space where 2S-LGBTQIA+ immigrants can be in community with other 2S-LGBTQIA+ folks as well as other community members who do not identify as 2S-LGBTQIA+.

Hike Details

Route:  This hike loops from Quarry Rd in Beamsville along the Bruce Trail to Cave Spring Conservation area and back.  Cave Spring has historical and folkloric sites of interest so we will stop along the way to see some of these and learn a little local history and lore.

Terrain: The path to Cave Spring runs along the escarpment edge and is quite rocky and has some hills. We will adjust the pace to the group 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.

Note: There are no toilets on this route.

***Please arrive by 9:50 to check in with the hike leader for departure at 10.

Meet at the parking lot on Quarry Road in Beamsville: https://maps.app.goo.gl/XZGtvFN5kkjU8Py29

Note parking is limited so please carpool with others if possible. When the small lot is full, there is roadside parking along Quarry Rd.