Rainbow/Welcome Hike: Louth Conservation Area

Hosting Club: Niagara Bruce Trail Club
Category: Loop
Location: Louth Conservation Area

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 Louth Conservation Area!

Enjoy the sights and sounds of this beautiful conservation area, which has two waterfalls!

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.

It is an affirming space for people of diverse backgrounds and identities. Everyone is welcome. We will have Bruce Trail PRIDE stickers for all hikers, and a limited number of PRIDE badges if you don’t yet have one!

Hike Details

Route: This hike loops around Louth Conservation area side trails and the Bruce Trail for about 5 km, visiting both the main waterfall and the lower falls.

Terrain: The terrain has some ups and downs along the escarpment edge and into and out of the valley. At this time of year, it can be muddy, icy or both. We will adjust the pace to the group but be prepared for some rocky, uneven footing and clambering up and down. We recommend using hiking poles and wearing good hiking shoes is a must. If the weather conditions are snowy or icy, icers/microspikes may be needed. Carry water and dress for changeable weather.

Note: There are no toilets on this route.

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

There is a small parking lot at the entrance to the conservation area and additional parking along Sue Ann Staff Avenue. We will meet at 9:50 at the parking lot to check in before heading out at 10.