Hiking Niagara Bruce Trail #3

HIKE TITLE

NIAGARA BRUCE TRAIL  #3

DATE

Tuesday June 20, 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 

Woodend Conservation Area

START TIME

9:15 for a 9:30 start

MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

Woodend Conservation Area

Over Garden City Skyway

Exit QEW @ Glendale Ave.

Left on Taylor Rd.

C.A. is on left hand side at top of escarpment.

DISTANCE

Approx. 13 km.

PACE

Moderate, about 4 kmph

DURATION APPROX

About 4 Hours.

TERRAIN  

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

TYPE OF HIKE:

There and back

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

The THIRD in a series (12 hikes total) of there and back hikes covering the 83 kms of the Niagara Section of the Bruce Trail.

The third hike will cover the area between the QEW and Woodend C.A. Lots of rocky Bruce Trail sections and a possible Side Trail to the Niagara College Campus. And a chance to scream in the “Screaming Tunnel.”

Possible group outing to Bass Pro Shop or shopping.

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