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November 18, 2022
9:00 am Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour
9:00 AM-10:30 AM
11/18/2022
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/900-am-niagara-on-the-lake-tour-4/
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Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps): Veterans Memorial Park, park just outside the park on King Street
Hike Leader(s): Robin Garrett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6-7 km
Description

Each Friday we will explore different neighbourhoods, trails and parkland throughout Historic Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Moderate pace with some weeks entirely on sidewalks and roads while others may include a mix of trails and paved pathways. Great way to build up endurance for longer more strenuous hikes.
Prepare for cooler windy conditions on open parkland and along Lake Ontario and Niagara River trails.
Plan to stay for conversation and a warm cup of coffee or tea at Sweets & Swirls, Community Centre, Niagara Stone Road, NOTL
10:00 Buckthorn Pull Party
10:00 AM-11:30 AM
11/18/2022
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/1000-buckthorn-pull-party-2/
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Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Citizen Science
Location (Google Maps):
Roadside parking on St Paul Ave, Niagara Falls
by the railroad tracks
Hike Leader(s): Susan Gammage Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 2k
Description

Please join us at our Buckthorn Pull Party. We will hike in a short distance to remove invasive Buckthorn in an area known to have protect native species. We will be pulling the smaller plants by hand and using extractagators to pry up the larger bushes. Work gloves will be provided. Please bring lopers if you have some and water to drink. Long sleeves are recommended. Please contact Susan with any questions at 289 447-1026.
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November 19, 2022
9:00am Woodend
9:00 AM-10:30 AM
11/19/2022
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/900am-woodend/
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Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Woodend Conservation Area – km 14.1. Enter from Taylor Rd., 140 north of Warner Rd.
Hike Leader(s): Karen Couch Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 km
Description

Hike the main trail and several side trails. The Niagara College Side Trail feature various points of interest while the main trail we will follow offers a view of multi-layered rock formations and a large block of dolostone that has broken away from the Escarpment.
9:00 Laura Secord - 2 of 2
9:00 AM-1:00 PM
11/19/2022
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/900-laura-secord-2-of-2/
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Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet at DeCew House Heritage Park, DeCew Rd, Thorold
Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 15km
Description

Second hike to earn Laura Secord independent badge. Meet at DeCew House Heritage Park. Carpool to Woodend Conservation Area and hike back to DeCew House. Upon completion, badges can be purchased. $10 for members, $15 for non-members.
Hiking poles recommended. Bring water, snack/lunch.
Woolverton Wonderland (to Fifty Rd and Return-9km)
9:30 AM-1:30 PM
11/19/2022
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/woolverton-wonderland-to-fifty-rd-and-return-9km/
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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Top of Woolverton Rd. mountain access
Hike Leader(s): Mike Gill Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: 9km
Description

Enjoy the spectacular view from the top of the escarpment in Woolverton! As we descend into the forest below we’ll marvel at the mature sugar maples and mossy boulders.
This hike is rated moderate to strenuous due to the steep terrain with some unstable footing. Proper footwear, adequate hydration and a snack are a must. Bring icers in the event of inclement weather.
Free parking is limited so please park perpendicular to the road at the top of the Woolverton Rd. access. Please no dogs.
Boyne Valley and Primrose Side Trail Loops
9:30 AM-1:30 PM
11/19/2022
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/boyne-valley-and-primrose-side-trail-loops/
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Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps):
Dufferin Hi-Land, Map 20. Meet at roadside parking on Prince of Wales Rd (County Rd 19) where the Primrose Loop Side Trail crosses Prince of Wales Rd. From Primrose (intersection of Hwy 10 and 89) drive north on Prince of Wales Rd for about 1.5 km. Parking is about 0.7 km north of the bridge on the west side of the road.
Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections, Moderate
Distance: 12 km (both loops); 9 km (Boyne Valley loop only)
Description

We will hike the Main Trail/Boyne Valley Side Trail loop with a stop at Murphy’s Pinnacle to take in the view, then return to Prince of Wales Rd. Those opting for the longer hike will then continue around the Primrose Loop Side Trail. Bring water and snacks.
Urban Walk: Don Valley & Amsterdam Brewery Tour
9:30 AM-12:30 PM
11/19/2022
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/urban-walk-don-valley-amsterdam-brewery-tour/
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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Meet outside Castlefrank Subway Station on Line #2.
Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly, Variable
Distance: 9 KM
Description

Join us for a morning walk down Milkman’s Lane, by the Evergreen Brickworks, and north on the Don Valley to Crothers Woods ending in Leaside followed by an optional visit to the Amsterdam Brewery in Leaside. The Brewery Tour is $10 which includes all beer samples and a 14 oz pint of your choice at the end of the tour. Prepay and register at Amsterdam Brewery Tour | Leaside – Amsterdam Brewery Shop (amsterdambeer-myshopify-com.myshopify.com) – select the 1:00 PM tour on Nov 19th. Space is limited so reserve the tour early if interested. You may also just choose to enjoy a glass in the taproom at a reasonable price. No food is served but you may bring your lunch if you buy a drink. There will be a couple of hills and long staircase at the end of the walk.
Car Hike; Mono Cliffs
10:00 AM-3:30 PM
11/19/2022
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-mono-cliffs-2/
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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Mono Cliffs Provincial Park and related lands. The meeting point is in the village of Mono Centre south of the P.P.
Hike Leader(s): Alex Brown Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 15
Description

We will hike the through Mono Cliffs PP along the main and side trails, including the Splitrock Side Trail. The route is generally flat with some hills through forested areas.
After the hike we will have a refreshment stop at the Mono Cliff Inn (alternate Hockley Resort).
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November 20, 2022
Peninsula Blue Series - Hopeness, Jack Poste and Don Irish Side Trails
9:30 AM
11/20/2022
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/peninsula-blue-series-hopeness-jack-poste-and-don-irish-side-trails/
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Hosting Club: Peninsula
Location (Google Maps):
Hike Leader(s): Saabir Sohrab Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 12 Approx.
Description
This hike is through the mature forest of Hope Bay Forest Provincial Nature Reserve We will hike the Hopeness, Jack Poste and Don Irish Side Trails and loop back on the main trail for some gorgeous lookouts overlooking the Hope Bay.
Dress according to weather in layers. Bring water, lunch and wear appropriate footwear for rugged terrain.
Rain or shine.
Time commitment is approximately 4-5hrs.
Meeting place : Roadside parking on the southeast corner at the junction of Scenic Caves Rd and Richardson Rd.
Please arrive a few minutes before our starting time of 9:30am
Rattlesnake Point Loop
9:30 AM-2:00 PM
11/20/2022
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/rattlesnake-point-loop-4/
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Hike open to BTC Members only.
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area Parking Lot (Appleby Line 1km north of Derry Road.
Hike Leader(s): Pati Greenwood, Jeff Dowsett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 15
Description

This will be a loop hike starting and ending on the Rattlesnake Point Side Trail. We will hike along the main trail as well as the Crawford Lake Side Trail, the Canyon By-Pass Side Trail and the Leach Porter Side Trail to create a loop. Regular breaks, including a lunch break will be provided. Bring a lunch, snacks and plenty of water. Wear appropriate hiking footwear as there are rocky sections along the trail. Parking reservations must be obtained from Conservation Halton. Please arrive at 9:15 am as we will leave promptly at 9:30 am. An optional pub stop will follow completion of the hike.
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November 21, 2022
9:00am Side Trail Challenge #2 - Black Walnut & Morningstar Mill (REPEAT)
9:00 AM-12:00 PM
11/21/2022
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/900am-side-trail-challenge-2-black-walnut-morningstar-mill-repeat/
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Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Shorthills Wiley Road Entrance
Hike Leader(s): Robin Garrett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 12k
Description

This hike includes a loop through Short Hills Provincial Park including the Rim of Africa Friendship Trail and Black Walnut ST, and then an in-and-out to the Morningstar ST. Required photos include: Morningstar Mill, Decew Falls, Terrace Falls.
You must complete all 20 side trails to earn the Side Trails badge.
9:00 Hiking in and around Rotary Park
9:00 AM-10:45 AM
11/21/2022
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/900-hiking-in-and-around-rotary-park-3/
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Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps): 395 Pelham Road, regional Road 69, St. Catharines
Hike Leader(s): Sheila Massey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6k
Description

Hiking various trails in and around Rotary Park and along 12 Mile Creek