Hike Schedule

Monday only (Niagara End 2 End)

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Monday May 19: Queenston Heights Park, Niagara Parkway, Niagara on the Lake 43’159314-79.055405

Hike Leader(s): Mary Ann Enns Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 27 km

Description

This is the NBTC Annual End to End Event in 1 day hike from Brock University to Queenston Cairn. This hike is in conjunction with Niagara’s End to End in Three.

Distance 27 km.

Please arrive by 6.30am to check in. Buses will depart promptly at 7am. Hikers will be transported by bus to Brock University, where they will hike at their own pace to final checkpoint at the Queenston Cairn.

Checkpoint volunteer stations will be approximately every 10km offering nutritious snacks and replenish water. Checkpoint coordinates will be provide at the beginning of your hike.

Trail Angels will provide assistance. A list of Trail Angels and their contact information will also be available at the beginning of the hike.

Pack for weather and terrain. A cell phone is important to bring, appropriate footwear, poles if you prefer, basic first aid and trail map or app

Fee includes bus, checkpoint and parking in Queenston. Parking passing will provided on your arrival.

Proceeds support the Niagara Bruce Club with in turn supports The Bruce Tail Conservancy mission to ” Preserving a ribbon of wilderness for everyone forever”.

DATE CHANGE - Urban Walk: Leslie Street Spit Bird Watching

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps):

Entrance to Tommy Thompson Park at Leslie St and Unwin Ave.

Hike Leader(s): Ray Berzins Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely (2-3 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 7 km

Description

Expect an email by 8AM on Day of Hike to check if hike is Cancelled due to bad weather.

For first 3.5 km we will try to observe as much as possible along natural footpaths, so wear long pants, long stockings and whatever else will protect you from ticks. Bring binoculars. After lunch the nature walk will end and hikers can use the Multi-use Trail to continue walking to the end of the spit or return back to the park entrance by 2PM. It will be cooler and more windy than inland so bring warm clothing and a warm beverage with your lunch.

Smokey Head-White Bluff Provincial Nature Reserve

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Forty Hills parking area at the end of the Richardson side trail (west of 87.4 on map 38)

Hike Leader(s): Cindy Paczkowski Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing, There might be muddy sections., There might be sections with water on the trail.
Distance: 11 km

Description

We will follow the white blazed trail north along the bluff to Reed’s dump for 5 km. We will return via Blasing, Walter Brewer and White Bluff side trails. Expect amazing views, interesting geology, and wildflowers. It is suggested you wear long pants or at least long socks to protect from ticks and possible poison ivy. There will likely be biting insects so please bring bug spray or netting. Also, wear supportive footwear and poles are recommended. Bring water and a snack. You will be contacted by email by 8 am of the day of the hike should there be any cancellation due to inclement weather.