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A Bit About The Niagara Escarpment
The Niagara Escarpment is central to most of the trails upon which our tours take place. The Bruce Trail was instrumental in the Escarpment being named a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve by the United Nations in 1990 - one of only twelve such reserves in all of Canada.
Trail Descriptions
Morgan's Point Conservation Area:
Located on the breezy shore of Lake Erie, this small but amazing area contains some of the oldest sand dunes created by ancient glacial movement in southern Ontario. It is the shallowest of the Great Lakes but boasts the most biological activity. It consists of a combination of sand trails and man-made boardwalks. A unique setting of old growth forest and remnants of the oak savannah prairie that once covered large areas of the Niagara Peninsula. Habitat for a wide variety of plants, deer, amphibians, reptiles and birds.
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: 1 out of 5
ESTIMATED DURATION: 1 - 2 hours
Short Hills Conservation Area:
With a number of routes that one can take, this area will keep you occupied for a significant amount of time. Some areas are steep while others are of a marshy flat profile. Deer and other wildlife are abundant.
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: 4/5
ESTIMATED DURATION: 2 - 4 hours
Rockway Glen Conservation Area:
A relatively demanding terrain at some points, the many trails lead you first along the ridge of and then eventually down into the gorge where youcan follow the babbling brooks and streams up to the foot of Rockway Falls.
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: 4/5
ESTIMATED DURATION: 2 - 4 hours
Beamers Falls Conservation Area:
Majestic vistas of lake Ontario and the surrounding land greet you at the end of a hike along a ridge of the valley that leads up to Beamers Falls.
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: 2 out of 5
ESTIMATED DURATION: 2 - 4 hours
Balls Falls Conservation Area:
With two sets of waterfalls at differnt ends of the trail, along with many other inter-twining trails in the vicinity, this area is a hikers haven. There is penty of wildlife and natural growth to witness and photo opportunities at almost evey bend in the trail.
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: 4/5
ESTIMATED DURATION: 2 - 4 hours
St. Johns Conservation Area:
This natural area provides a tranquil setting for wildlife and visitors. Renown as a hot spot for seasonal trout fishing, this site is also known for birdwatching and nature education.
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: 2/5
ESTIMATED DURATION: 1 - 2 hours
Chippawa Creek Conservation Area:
An ideal wildlife habitat that offers rare public access to the Welland River. Recreationalists and naturalists alike will enjoy a variety of opportunities and activities that is uncommon in the southernmost part of Ontario. Many visitors to Chippawa Creek used to think they had to drive north for the experiences available here.
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: 3/5
ESTIMATED DURATION: 2 - 4 hours
Stevensville Conservation Area:
A passive recreational area located in the Town of Fort Erie. Visitors are greeted by a forest, meandering Black Creek, wetlands, a fishing pond and open picnic area to make an enjoyable day.
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: 1/5
ESTIMATED DURATION: 1 - 2 hours
Woolverton Conservation Area:
Located in the Town of Grimsby, natural features of a hardwood Sugar Maple forest are conserved on this 18 hectare (46 acres) property, including some of the best examples of escarpment slope, mantled plain and terrace features in Ontario. It provides passive recreational opportunities and is only accessed by the Bruce Trail system. Site activities include bird and wildlife viewing.
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: 2/5
ESTIMATED DURATION: 2 - 4 hours
Cave Springs Conservation Area:
This site features spectacular vistas overlooking Lake Ontario and the old Lake Iroquois shore, and an exquisite representation of the Niagara Escarpment’s talus slopes and cliffs. The escarpment rim and bedrock plain forests are dominated by Sugar Maples. The rich and unique diversity of plants and habitat on these rare escarpment features provide a linear migration corridor for animals and plants
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: 3/5
ESTIMATED DURATION: 2 - 4 hours
Woodend Conservation Area:
Woodend is considered to have been an observation point during the War of 1812 for both armies. Woodend’s location was at the center of the action, with the Queenston Heights battle 6 miles east, Beaver Dams battle 3 miles southwest and Lundy’s Lane battle 6 miles southeast.
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: 3/5
ESTIMATED DURATION: 2 - 4 hours
Louth Conservation Area:
This 36 hectare (89 acre) parcel of land was purchased in 1973 and preserves a portion of the Niagara Escarpment, providing access to the Bruce Trail. Experience the wonders of the Sixteen Mile Creek valley and historic rock formations as you wind your way through the escarpment forest and see and hear the unique forest songbirds. Stunning scenery can be seen from this trail including two magnificent waterfalls.
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: 3/5
ESTIMATED DURATION: 2 - 4 hours