- HikeType Hike
- HikeIcon https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/7/marker_urban-walks-2.png
- PaceTypes Brisk
- TerrainTypes Moderate
- PaidOuting No
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Corner of Concession 2 and York Road, Queenston, Laura Secord Heritage Trail on Google Maps
Hike Leader(s): Erin Lyttle Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7-8 km
Description
We will park at Concession 2 and York road in gravel roadside parking with concrete barriers, if necessary there's more parking across Concession 2. We will head south on the Major Teyoninhokarawen/John Norton Side Trail up the escarpment (poles and boots/trail shoes recommended, especially if there's mud) and then head east on the main Bruce Trail to Queenston Heights Park. We will take Alfred's Trot side trail back to the main trail, head down the escarpment (again, very steep-boots/good traction shoes and poles recommended) and then head back to our cars on Upper Canada Heritage Trail. Great opportunity for those looking to check these three side trails off their side trail badge requirement. Along the way we will see barracks ruins, lime kiln ruins and maybe even a cave.