Hiking Niagara Bruce Trail

HIKE TITLE

DATE

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

HIKE LEADER(S)

Dave Somerville

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

905 659 6768

289 556 6707 (Morning of hike)

cdsomerville4@gmail.com

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Beamsville Mountain

MEETING AND START TIME

9:15 for a 9:30 start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

(Include exact address, GPS coordinate and/or map)

Kinsmen Park Kinsmen Park - Google Maps

Km. 68.5 Bruce Trail Guide Ed. 31 (Map 4)

Exit QEW at Ontario St. Beamsville 

South towards escarpment, Left on King St.

Right on Mountain Rd. Left on Kinsmen Rd. Left on Frost to 3820 Frost Rd

DISTANCE

14 Km

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate 4 – 4.5 km/hr.

DURATION APPROX

5 hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate to Challenging

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

There and Back.

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

Heading east from the park, we will enjoy the many vineyards, streams and the UPS and DOWNS of the Bruce Trail. There will also be some interesting rock formations in the area known as Cave Springs.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Yes. A Must.  Leaders appreciate early registration and at least 24 hours before the event.

CANCELLATION

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

• The club may cancel due to bad weather that may impact the safety of participants or due to low attendance.

ONLINE REGISTRATION &

HIKER GROUP SIZE 

Registration opens 2 weeks before the hike. Up to 25 Hikers are welcome to participate in this event

WHAT TO BRING

• Wear supportive hiking boots with good tread. Hiking poles will be helpful.

• Dress in layers according to weather; wear/bring waterproof rainwear.

• Bring snacks and enough water for the duration of the hike.

• Sun and bug protection if necessary.

Other Specifics to Your Hike

i.e. social to follow hike

Prepare for Mother Nature.

Options in Beamsville for Apres.