Spring Hike - Short Hills Provincial Park

Short Hills Provincial Park is a park located in the centre of the Niagara Peninsula, bordering the city of St. Catharines and the town of Pelham in the Niagara Region in southern Ontario, Canada.

Located on the southern edge of the Niagara Escarpment, the park is a jumble of small but steep hills ("short hills") and valleys created by the last ice age. The effect was only compounded when the Twelve Mile Creek cut through the sedimentary deposits and glacial till.

Wildlife inhabiting the park include white-tailed deer, coyote, and meadow vole. Being at the north end of the Carolinian zone, many plants grow here that do not grow or are rarely found in other parts of Canada, including pawpaw, sweet chestnut and tulip-tree.

With its six-side trails including the Bruce Trail, and two magnificent waterfalls, it is easy to see why it is a local favorite. This park has a nice mix of both dense forests and open meadows, with meandering creeks and gentle hills that offer prime hiking conditions.

Directions: From the QEW exit at Regional Road 24 and head south through Vineland, until you come to Regional Road 69. Head east long 69 until you come to the parking lot. Look for the park sign that is set back from the road, there is ample parking here.

Carpool cost per person is $10.00 per person(from T.O)

The TORONTO CARPOOL LOCATION IS ISLINGTON Subway....Kiss N Ride Location.
Meet here at 10:00AM

HAMILTON Drivers/Passengers - pls arrange a suitable carpool location and be at the Park for 11:30am

Drivers don't pay, except for $2 donation to Michelle

Dogs are welcomed.

Any questions, contact Ghanesh
email: mindbodysoul@hotmail.com
cell phone: 416-565-6232
will be turned on 2 hours prior to the event and turned off at 11:45 am