Niagara Falls USA and the surrounding region offers some of the best hiking trails. With various difficulty levels, hiking can be easy, affordable and fun for the entire family. A trek through the wilderness is a great way to experience Niagara Falls in winter. If you're seeking a guided hike, or want to learn more about the great outdoors, partake in one (or all) of the Niagara Region Interpretive Programs Office activities offered this winter. All pre-scheduled programs are FREE and intended for individuals and families. Hike space is limited and pre-registration for these activities is required by phone, 716-282-5154.
| Date | Location | Details |
| Jan. 1, 2018 | DeVeaux Woods State Park | 10am - 11:30am, First Day Hikes: Hike through an old growth woods to the Niagara Gorge Rim Trail to see the Whirlpool and rapids. |
| Jan. 1, 2018 | Niagara Falls State Park | 1:30pm - 3:30pm, First Day Hikes: Enjoy an afternoon stroll and welcome the 1st day of the New Year at the Falls! Stories will be told along the way in America's oldest state park. |
| Jan. 6, 2018 | DeVeaux Woods State Park | 10am - 12pm, Snowshoe: Celebrate Winter Trails Month and try out snowshoeing (snowshoes provided). Call for the meeting place as location may change based upon snow conditions. |
| Jan. 27, 2018 | DeVeaux Woods State Park | 10am - 11:30am, 80th Anniversary of the Honeymoon Bridge Collapse: Enjoy a presentation filled with photos that span the 40 years of the bridge's existance. |
| Jan. 27, 2018 | Niagara Falls State Park | 1 - 4pm, Ice Bridge of Niagara: This is the time of year when ice forms in the Niagara River. A oark naturalist will be in the park visitor center to answer your questions about ice bridges and more! |
| Feb. 14, 2018 | DeVeaux Woods State Park | 6:30 - 8pm, Valentine's Day Candle Lantern Walk: Bring your friends, family, your significant other or just yourself out for a fun-filled night. Sip some hot chocolate while making your own lantern then go enjoy a walk through the old growth woods. |
| March 10, 2018 | DeVeaux Woods State Park | 10am - 12pm, The Sweet Life: It’s that time of year again! Maple sugaring time! A park naturalist will give an indoor presentation about the sugaring process. An outdoor hands-on presentation will follow. Learn to tap a tree and see sap turn into syrup. |
| March 17, 2018 | Artpark State Park | 1 - 3pm, Looking for Spring: Emerge from winter hibernation and take a walk through the park to rediscover the beauty of spring. |
| March 28, 2018 | DeVeaux Woods State Park | 11am - 12:30pm, Get Outside & Play: Take a break from Spring Break. Dress the kids for whatever the weather is and bring them out to play! An informal naturalist presentation will be ongoing. |