Why Ridgeway? - Niagara Hiking Trails

The Niagara area offers beautiful landscape and the opportunity for our residents to escape to nature by using one of many near by beautiful Niagara hiking trails.

Enjoy Clean Sandy Beaches! Numerous beaches abound within a short walk from Ridgeway by the Lake The famous Niagara River Recreational Trail anchored in Fort Erie, extends for 38 kilometres along the beautiful Niagara Parkway.

Ball's Falls - Vineland
Located on Sixth Avenue, just east of Victoria Avenue (Hwy 24), is this 567 hectare historical park and conservation area. The Bruce Trail, Twenty Valley Trail and other trail systems are marked throughout the natural areas of Ball’s Falls.
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Beamer Memorial - Grimsby
Beamer Memorial is located on Quarry Road just north of Ridge Road. This area features picturesque views of the Forty Mile Creek Valley, the Lake Ontario shoreline and the escarpment ridge. Marked nature trails provide access to three observation platforms, one of which is wheelchair accessible.
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Chippawa Creek - near Wellandport
Entrance to this area is off Creek Road (Regional Road 45), just west of Regional Road 27. The 148-hectare conservation area offers nature trails, a lakeside recreation trail and a marshland boardwalk with wheelchair access.
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Friendship Trail - Fort Erie
This is a 13.6-kilometre asphalt and paved multi-use trail that extends from Gorham Road in Ridgeway to Historic Fort Erie on Lakeshore Road at Niagara Boulevard. This includes travelling along Edgemere Road and Lakeshore Road. Eventually, this trail will be connected to the Niagara River Parkway Recreation Trail and to Port Colborne. The Friendship Trail is part of the Trans Canada Trail Link.
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Long Beach Conservation Area - Wainfleet
Located west of Hwy 3 on Long Beach Road (Regional Road 3) is Long Beach Conservation Area. This area features 915 metres of sandy beach and 56 hectares of groomed hiking trails through open areas and natural forest lands.
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Louth Conservation Area - Lincoln County
Louth Conservation Area is located east of 17th Street on Staff Road. The area is located along side of Sixteen Mile Creek. This area provides access to the Bruce Trail for hiking and a magnificent view of the stream as it cascades over a 50-foot waterfall and flows over a rocky stream below the escarpment.
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Morgan's Point Conservation Area - Wainfleet
This area is located on Morgan’s Point Road, just south of Lakeshore Road. Hike along the lakefront bedrock shoal outcrop, sand dunes, tall grass meadow, woodlot and open areas to appreciate nature.
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Mountainview Conservation Area - Lincoln County
Located south of King Street on Mountainview Road, Mountainview Conservation Area provides another access point for the Bruce Trail. Unique views of the Iroquois plain and Lake Ontario can be seen from various look points throughout the area.
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Mud Lake - Port Colborne
Mud Lake is located off of Elm Street, south of Regional Road 23, and is situated beside the old Welland Canal. This is a wetland property that has short trails that lead to observation sites where many migratory birds can be viewed.
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Rockway Conservation Area - Vineland
Rockway Conservation Area is located alongside Fifteen Mile Creek. To access this area enter from Ninth Street, just south of Highway 81 (King Street). This 126-hectare area provides access to the Bruce Trail and an ideal spot for hiking, bird watching and appreciating nature.
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St. John's Conservation Area - Pelham
St. John’s Conservation Area is located on Hollow Road, just north of Baron Road. Walkers will find nature trails that feature the unique Carolinian zone and a small cold water trout pond.
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Stevensville Conservation Area - Fort Erie
Access this 49-hectare site on Ott Road, just north of Main Street. Stroll through this area’s
Carolinian forest, meandering Black Creek and wetland to appreciate nature.
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Wainfleet Wetlands Conservation Area - Wainfleet
Found south of Hwy 3 on Quarrie Road is this 179-hectare property that features wetlands, woodlots and two large abandoned limestone quarries. Short trails lead to quarry sites where bass can be observed.
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Woodend Conservation Area - Niagara-on-the-Lake
Woodend Conservation Area spans 45 hectares atop of the Niagara Escarpment and encompasses hiking trails marked throughout the Carolinian forest. Entrance to this area is off Taylor Road. Travel south from the Q.E.W. exit 38, Glendale Avenue/York Road, to access Taylor Road.
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Woolverton Conservation Area - Grimsby
Located on Woolverton Road, south of Main Street West, is this 18-hectare area. Woolverton Conservation Area features a hardwood forest, along the Bruce Trail, that allows walkers to bird watch and appreciate nature.
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