Fall for Free: Guided Nature Hikes in Niagara Falls USA

With various difficulty levels, hiking in Niagara Falls USA can be easy, affordable and fun for the entire family, including your four-legged furry friend!

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 fall and winter. Witness the beautiful fall foliage on a number of hiking trails, all while enjoying a leisurely workout. All pre-scheduled programs are free and intended for individuals and families. Register for one (or more!) of the following hikes here. For more information, call 716-282-5154.

These free scheduled programs are intended for individuals and families. Groups cannot be accommodated on these programs; for information on group programs, call 716-282-5154 or 716-549-1050.

September 6: Migratory Bird Walk

Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls
11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Venture through Goat Island with a Park Naturalist and discover some of the migratory birds that live within.

September 6: GORGEous Wildflowers

Artpark State Park, 450 South Fourth St., Lewiston
2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Enjoy the fall wildflowers and views of the Niagara Gorge as we stroll along trail 7 on pursuit of nature's artwork.

September 6: Hike Through History

Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls
2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Discover the important people and events that created and protected our nation's oldest state park on this guided walk.

September 7: Morning Wellness Walk

Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls
9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Start off your week with a wellness walk in one of the most picturesque parks in our region!

September 7: SNIFFari Through the Park

Whirlpool State Park, Niagara Scenic Parkway, Niagara Falls
10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Join us for a walk focusing on enrichment for our furry friends with many stops along the trail to let the dogs get their fill of new scents found in the park as we discuss some of the natural phenomenon and history surrounding the area.

September 11: GORGEous Views

Whirlpool State Park, Niagara Scenic Parkway, Niagara Falls
11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Take a journey along the rim of our beautiful Niagara Gorge and explore all its spectacular views with a Park Naturalist.

September 11: Rock Painting

Whirlpool State Park, Niagara Scenic Parkway, Niagara Falls
5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Let your creativity shine during our eco-friendly rock painting activity. This family friendly program involves visitors to decorate stones with colorful designs or wildlife inspired artwork.

September 14: Morning Wellness Walk

Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls
9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Start off your week with a wellness walk in one of the most picturesque parks in our region!

September 20: Geology of the Gorge Hike

Artpark State Park, 450 South Fourth St., Lewiston
10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Hike trail 7 and explore the geology and natural world of the Niagara Gorge.

September 20: Last Saturday of Summer Stroll

Whirlpool State Park, Niagara Scenic Parkway, Niagara Falls
2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Take a leisurely stroll along the rim trail on the last Saturday of summer!

September 21: Morning Wellness Walk

Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls
9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Start off your week with a wellness walk in one of the most picturesque parks in our region!

September 28: Morning Wellness Walk

Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls
9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Start off your week with a wellness walk in one of the most picturesque parks in our region!

September 28: Fall Migration — Who is Coming + Who is Leaving

Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls
10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Short presentation on fall migration and then a walk to Goat Island to do some birding.

October 4: Fairy Houses

Whirlpool State Park, Niagara Scenic Parkway, Niagara Falls
10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Join a Park Naturalist in making fairy houses. These mini homes are made from natural materials found in our forest and are a cute whimsical yard or trail decoration.

October 4: Walk in the Woods

Fort Niagara State Park, 1 Maintenance Ave., Youngstown
2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. From the river to the lake and everything in between, learn about what makes Fort Niagara special!

October 4: Hike Through History

Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls
2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Discover the important people and events that created and protected our nation's oldest State Park in this guided walk.

October 5: Morning Wellness Walk

Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls
9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Start off your week with a wellness walk in one of the most picturesque parks in our region!

October 5: SNIFFari Through the Park

Whirlpool State Park, Niagara Scenic Parkway, Niagara Falls
10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Join us for a walk focusing on enrichment for our furry friends with many stops along the trail to let the dogs get their fill of new scents found in the park as we discuss some of the natural phenomenon and history surrounding the area.

October 11: Migratory Bird Day Walk

Whirlpool State Park, Niagara Scenic Parkway, Niagara Falls
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Go birding with an educator on migratory bird day to learn more about the migratory birds we find along the Niagara River.

October 11: Gulls and Falls

Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls
1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Take a stroll through Niagara Falls State Park with a Park Naturalist and explore all the gulls and waterfowl that lay host within.

October 12: Morning Wellness Walk

Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls
9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Start off your week with a wellness walk in one of the most picturesque parks in our region!

October 12: Gorgeous Views Foliage Hike

Whirlpool State Park, Niagara Scenic Parkway, Niagara Falls
10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Join us on a hike down to the Whirlpool Flats and immerse yourself in the stunning fall foliage contrasted with the blue/green water of the lower Niagara River and subsequent rapids. Ages 8+ Skill level: Difficult.

October 18: Basic Tree ID

Devil's Hole State Park, Niagara Scenic Parkway, Niagara Falls
10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Short talk about how to identify trees and then take a short walk on the rim trail towards Whirlpool State Park.

October 18: Fall Foliage Walk

Devil's Hole State Park, Niagara Scenic Parkway, Niagara Falls
2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Take a walk along the gorge to learn more about the fall foliage with a park educator! Binoculars and cameras encouraged!

October 25: Fall Foliage Walk

Artpark State Park, 450 South Fourth St., Lewiston
1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Take a scenic stroll through the Niagara Gorge at Artpark State Park and enjoy the beautiful views of fall.

October 31: Dark Side of the Falls

Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls
5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. It's not always rainbows and sunshine at Niagara Falls... Take a walk around the park to learn about the Dark Side of the Falls.