Hiking Favourites of Niagara - Ball’s Falls

HIKE TITLE

Favourites of Niagara - Ball’s Falls

DATE

Tuesday September 9, 2025.

HIKE LEADER(S)

Dave Somerville

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

905 659 6768

289 556 6707 (day of hike)

cdsomerville4@gmail.com

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Ball’s Falls Bruce Trail

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)

Glen Road Parking

Km 55.5 Bruce Trail Guide Ed. 31 Map 4

N43.139159  W79.373912

QEW exit Victoria Ave, up escarpment, left on Sixth Ave,  Left on Glen Rd.

DISTANCE

15 kms.

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate 4 – 4.5 km/hr.

DURATION APPROX

5 hrs.

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

With a little luck, there will be water flowing over Ball’s Falls for some great views. A great set of steps to climb and lots of ups and downs. Typical Bruce Trail! An additional loop on the Jim Rainforth Side Trail.

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.

A great stop for treats before the drive home.