Hiking Niagara Bruce Trail #1

HIKE TITLE

NIAGARA BRUCE TRAIL  #1

DATE

Tuesday May 23, 2023

HIKE LEADER(S)

Dave Somerville

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

cdsomerville4@gmail.com

905 659 6768,

289 556 6707 day of hike (including same day cancellations)

GENERAL LOCATION

NIAGARA BRUCE TRAIL,  Queenston Heights

START TIME

9:15 for a 9:30 start

MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

Queenston Heights Park

Off Niagara River Parkway

Southern Terminus Cairn

DISTANCE

Approx. 12 km.

PACE

Moderate, about 4 kmph

DURATION APPROX

About 4 Hours.

TERRAIN  

Moderate. Natural pathways. Some gentle ups and downs. Typical Bruce Trail—Rocky sections

TYPE OF HIKE:

There and back

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

Finally! Here it is! A series (12 hikes total) of there and back hikes covering the 83 kms of the Niagara Section of the Bruce Trail. We will see trilliums! We will see orchards and vineyards! We will see fall colours!

The first hike will be an easy start with gentle paths and trails in Queenston Heights Park. A taste of typical Bruce Trail with a short distance on the roads.

A mandatory “hiking boot” picture at the Southern Terminus Cairn.

ONLINE REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Yes

CANCELLATION

•  If your plans change, please self-cancel as soon as possible so that other HOC members may take your spot.

REGISTRATION OPENS

Opens on-line 2 weeks prior to the hike and is limited to 20 hikers

WHAT TO BRING

• Hiking boots or sturdy walking shoes
• Water, drinks, snacks, and sunscreen.
• Prepare for Mother Nature!!

COVID CAUTION

Safe distancing will be observed as per Covid protocols