- HikeType Bus Hike
- HikeIcon https://hikes.brucetrail.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/7/marker_bus-hikes-2.png
- PaceTypes Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
- TerrainTypes ,Hilly,Level 2 (Intermediate - some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot),Rocky,Variable
- PaidOuting Yes
Trip Information
Departure Time: 08:30
Return to City Time: 18:00
Departure Point: Kipling Departure Point
Registration Required:
Registration Costs
Members - $25.00
Child Members - $10.00
Non-Members - $32.00
Child Non-Members - $14.00
Additional Costs
Parking Fee: $4.40
Optional Items
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Bus Hike
Location (Google Maps): Balls Falls, Louth CA
Hike Leader(s): Felix Wan; Tim Wainwright Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Hilly, Level 2 (Intermediate - some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot), Rocky, Variable
Distance (km): 11
Description
Join us for a hike and enjoy beautiful waterfalls in the Niagara region. We'll start at Louth Conservation Area, looping around side trails and a falls along Sixteen Mile Creek. Next, we'll pass by Louth Falls before we continue along the main Bruce Trail to Ball's Falls. There, we'll take in the spectacular sights of the lower falls (11 metres high) and upper falls (27 metres high). Our route is covered on Bruce Trail Maps #3 and 4.
There are a few uphill climbs, including one up a 121-step staircase to reach Ball's Falls. A 1.8-km stretch of road walking is also involved.
The total hike distance is approximately 11 km, and there will be a dropout point after approximately 8 km. Time permitting, we will have a refreshment stop in Grimsby.
It is springtime, so wet and muddy trail conditions are possible. Hiking boots, poles, and gaiters are recommended.