(NIAGARA) SHORT HIKE OPTION - 3km Hike
Details
This is a short hike option of the bigger hike - only 3km to Louth Falls and back. Perfect for beginners!
If joining for the entire hike, see details below:
This will be a fun day hike in Niagara!
We will do a 13km hike to Louth Falls and to the incredible Rockway Falls (Upper and Lower).
Here is what to expect:
- 13km hike to Louth Falls and Rockway Falls. If we have time we will add another loop to Lower Rockway Falls.
- Expect lots of rocks and gorgeous views of the Niagara Escarpment
- technical hiking in some areas over tree roots and rocks and split rocks.
- 211m elevation gain (some moderate steep sections)
- lunch at Rockway Falls - bring your own lunch
- easy beginner-friendly and winter friendly yoga stretches to warmup before the hike and again at the end of the hike
- 10 minutes of silent Mindfulness meditation practise by the falls, river or creek.
NOTE: we are not a fast hiking group. Expect a leisurely/relaxed pace with breaks for water, rest stops, and picture taking.
What you need to bring:
- wear hiking shoes/hiking boots and dress appropriately for the weather
- pack at least 8 cups of water or hot beverage
- lunch and snacks
MEETING SPOT: Free parking TBA
MEETING TIME:
We meet at 11:00am. I will guide everyone through a warmup and then we will start the hike. If you are late - I will share the location in the whatsapp group, but will have limited access to my phone once the hike starts. It will be up to you to find us using the location sharing.
Hike rules:
- Absolutely no smoking on the trail.
- No blasting loud music.
- Well behaved dogs welcome on leash.
This meetup will be capped at 30 spots.
See you on the trails 👣
Christine Salib, M.Ed.
Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor, PTS, FIS, NWS, MBS