Rainbow/Welcome Hike: Louth Conservation Area

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location: Park at Grimsby Lions Community Pool
1 Elm St (south end of Coronation Park)

Hike Leader(s): Angela Lytle

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 5 km

Description

Join the Niagara Bruce Trail Club, Bridges Niagara Immigrant and Refugee Services and PFLAG Niagara for a Rainbow-Welcome Hike at Beamers Conservation Area in Grimsby!

What is a Rainbow-Welcome Hike?

These hikes aim to bring 2S-LGBTQIA+ newcomers together with other newcomers and community members, friends and allies to enjoy nature and connect to the land and enjoy nature in all seasons.

It is an intentionally affirming space for people of diverse backgrounds and identities with a focus on 2S-LGBTQIA+ inclusion. Everyone is welcome.

Hike Details

Route: This hike loops from the parking lot at Grimsby Lions Community Pool parking lot in Grimsby along the Bruce Trail into Beamers Conservation area and back.

Terrain: The path goes along the creek and then up a steep set of stairs to get to the conservation area at the top of the escarpment. Once up top the path is fairly even, looping around the conservation area. We will then descend the steps and steep pathway back down. We will adjust the pace to the group but be prepared for some rocky or uneven footing and climbing up and down. We recommend using hiking poles. Wearing good hiking shoes is a must and if there are icy winter conditions on the trail, safety requires icers or micro-spikes. Carry water and dress in layers for changeable weather. The hike goes ahead rain, snow or shine unless there are dangerous weather conditions – the hike leader will contact you if anything changes.

Note: There are no toilets on this route.

***Please arrive by 9:50 to check in with the hike leaders for departure at 10.

Google Maps link to the parking lot location