3 Best Hiking Trails in Niagara Falls, ON

"Niagara Glen Nature Centre is a fantastic place for hiking, and the top views from here are incredible. The reserve provides a vast range of refreshments and unique souvenirs for hikers. Niagara Glen Nature Centre is along the Niagara Gorge's Canadian side, close to the Niagara Whirlpool. The protected section of the Niagara Escarpment helps preserve the area's natural beauty. Niagara Glen Nature Centre overlooks the whirlpool and gorge and has several hiking trails through the Carolinian forest. The reserve provides the opportunity to see wildlife and the beauty of nature. For those seeking adventure, the Niagara Glen Nature Centre offers suspended challenges and zip lines amidst nature. The park is operated by the Niagara Parks Commission, an agency of the Ontario government.

"Heartland Forest features a vast network of gentle nature trails with great regional views for hiking or cycling. This registered charity is committed to protecting nature, educating people about ensuring nature's survival and making nature available to everyone, even those with different abilities. Heartland Forest provides boardwalks and wheelchair-accessible trails. The trail is open to all ages and offers free admission. Heartland Forest features a learning centre in the Niagara Falls nature preserve. Heartland Forest also has various wildlife, including birds and turtles. You can easily spend an entire day here with access to the park and picnic tables. Heartland Forest's mission is to ignite curiosity and respect for their natural world through accessible, interactive, and educational programs. Heartland Forest is home to 10 amphibian and 4 reptile species.

"Niagara River Recreation Trail is a 56-kilometre paved path that runs from Fort George in Niagara-on-the-Lake to Fort Erie. Divided into four sections, the trail offers scenic views of the Niagara River and the surrounding countryside. Whether you choose to walk, run, bike, or rollerblade along this beautiful trail, there are plenty of opportunities to stop at various stores and restaurants along the way. The trail is a lovely paved multi-use path that runs along the Canadian side of the Niagara River. It is 7.8 miles in length. There are many (over ten) designated accessible spaces in the large paved parking lot off of Niagara Parkway at the south end of the trail. Most of them are van-accessible with striped access aisles. The trail surface is paved asphalt, smooth, and typically at least 2 meters wide. The trail can get crowded, so there can be perks to going in the off-season.