The Niagara Bruce Trail Club


Hike Schedule Autumn 2006


Autumn 2006: Eibert Dykstra (905) 374-8436. Wednesday Evening hikes by Lynda Bonnar (905) 227-8220 Sunday and Wednesday Morning hikes by Edie Basaraba (905) 892-6564.

Please call any of the above if you have an idea for a new hike, or if you have a favorite hike you would want on the schedule


Hike pacing: Slow: 3km/hr or less; Medium: 3- 4.5 km/hr; Fast: over 4.5 km/hr.
Terrain: Easy, Moderate, Strenuous.

HIKE AT A SLOWER PACE WITH THE LEISURE GROUP: Hike at a slower pace with Herb Patton and Gord Orr. Meet at the location of the Scheduled Wednesday 10.00 am hikes or the Sunday 2.00 pm hike.

 

 

Hikes could change or not be exactly as listed.

Note Regular hike times in effect.

WEEKLY HIKES:

Tuesday 10.00 am . Meet at the Pelham Rd. parking lot of Shorthills Provincial Park, Weather permitting, hike with Peter Stephani or Mike Featherstone. Could be muddy. Boots, Water. 1.5 to 2.00 Hours.

Tuesday 7.00 pm . Meet Carol Taylor (905) 945-2222 at the Grimsby Lions Pool parking lot. Hike parts of the Bruce and side Trails.

Thursday 10.00 am . Meet on Glen Rd. (21st Str.) off 19th Str. Roadside parking lot where the trail crosses Glen Rd. Tuesday 7.00 pm: Meet at the Grimsby Lions Pool parking lot. Walk and hike parts of the Bruce and side Trails.

Hints for Hikers: Call the leader if you are unsure of the location of the hike \\ Warm up first \\ Hike at your own risk \\ Hike at your own pace \\ Know your capabilities \\ Wear proper clothing and footwear: hiking boots are recommended \\ Evening hikers are advised to wear easily visible clothing and/or reflective strips & carry a flashlight \\ Saturday hikers are advised to carry a lunch and a sufficient supply of water.


Saturday September 2     Note Time — 8:30 am
Dundas Peak Hike 15 Km
Meet at the Commuters parking lot at Regional Rd. 24 and the QEW. We will car pool to Dundas Conservation Area. Hike on Bruce/Local and Blue trails walk along the Spencer Creek and view Webster and Tews Falls and Climb to Dundas Park.
Boots Water Lunch.
Dinner at the Black Forest Restaurant in Hamilton
Leader; Shah Khan (905) 892-3812
Don't forget to help the drivers with expenses.

Saturday September 2 Alternate     10 am
12 Mile Creek 2 Hrs.
Meet at the 12 mile creek parking lot off Glendale Ave. St.Catharines.
(Medium-Moderate)
Leader Eibert Dykstra; (905) 374-8436

Sunday September 3     2 pm
Bert Lowe Birthday hike 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at DeCew House DeCew Rd. St. Catharines. Hike to Bert Lowe's house for birthday cake then walk back
(Medium-Moderate) Boots/Water
Leader; Everett Collins (905) 892-6279

Wednesday September 6     10 am
Port Dalhousie Lighthouse 1.5Hrs
Meet at the Lighthouse on Lighthouse Rd. off Lakeshore Rd. in St.Catharines.
(Medium-Moderate)
Leaders: Ann & Bruce Toews (905) 935-5996

Wednesday September 6     7.30 pm
Port Dalhousie Lighthouse 1.5Hrs
Meet at the Lighthouse on lighthouse Rd. off Lakeshore Rd. in St.Catharines.
(Medium-Moderate)
Leaders: Ann & Bruce Toews (905) 935-5996

Friday September 8    10 am
Easy pace hike 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at Malcomson Park Lakeshore Rd. at the end of Niagara St. St.Catharines.
(Slow-Easy)
Leader: Steve Stevenson (905) 935-5857

Saturday September 9    9 am
Woodend Conservation to Morningstar 20.1 Km
Meet at Morningstar Mill DeCew Rd. St.Catharines.
(map 3 Km. 27.7)
(Medium-Strenuous)Boots/Water/Lunch.
Leader; Fred Azzopardi (905) 735-2345

Saturday September 9 Alternate     10 am
Mewburn Rd. to Queenston 9.6 Km
Meet at the cairn Queenston Heights Park Niagara Parkway.
(Medium-Strenuous)Boots/Water
Leader; Frank Delogu (905) 684-2090

Sunday September 10     2 pm
Malcomson Park 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at park end of Niagara St. & Lakeshore Rd. St. Catharines.
(Medium-Moderate) Boots.
Leaders: Bonnie & Steve Stevenson (905) 935-5857

Wednesday September 13     10 am
South side loop 1.5 Hrs
Meet at Burgoyne woods parking. Off Edgedale St.Catharines
(Medium-Moderate)
Leader; Frank Delogu (905) 684-2090

Wednesday September 13    7.30 pm
Niagara On The Lake 1.5Hrs.
Meet at the Lincoln & Welland Regiment
(Former Buttlers Barracks) parking lot John St. Niagara On The Lake.
(Medium-Moderate)
Leaders; Leona & Jack Terryberry (905) 354-4131

Saturday September 16 Note Time —   8.30 am
Hendrie Park 15 Km
Meet at the Commuters parking lot at Regional Rd. 24 And the QEW. Carpool to Hendrie Park in Burlington. Walk trough Hendrie Valley along Grindstone Creek to the Botanical Gardens where we will have lunch. Walk on local/Blue and Bruce.
Boots Water lunch.
Dinner at Black forest restaurant.
Leader; Shah Khan (905) 892-3812
Don't forget to help the drivers with expenses.

Saturday September 16 Alternate     10 am
Queenston loop 2 Hrs.
Meet at the Cairn Queenston Park Niagara Parkway Queenston.
(Medium-Moderate) Boots/Water
Leader; Bernice Thiessen (905) 684-0085

Sunday September 17     2 pm
Sulpher Spring Hike 1.5 hrs.
Meet at the St.John's Outdoor Education Centre, Welland Rd
(Medium-Moderate)
Leader; Everett Collins (905) 892-6279

Wednesday September 20     10 am
Merritt trail 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at Huntington Square, Martindale and Erion Rds. St.Catharines.
(Medium-Moderate) Boots
Leader: Peter Skelton (905) 685-9019.

Wednesday September 20    7.30 pm
Balls Falls Loop 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at the Balls Falls Parking lot for a loop hike
(Medium-Strenuous)
Leader: Jim Rainforth (905) 563-7687

Saturday September 23    2.30 pm
Morningstar Mills to Balls Falls 17.6 Km
Meet at Balls Falls Conservation
(map4 Km 55.6)
(Medium-Strenuous)Boots/Water/Lunch
Leader; Marion Roggeband (905) 938-8592

Saturday September 23 Alternate     10 am
Balls Falls 1 Hr. in 1 Hr. out 2 Hrs.
Meet at Balls Falls Conservation
(map4 Km 55.6)
(Medium-Strenuous) Boots/Water/Lunch
Leader; Diana Knight (905) 892-3573

Sunday September 24     2 pm
Port Dalhousie Lighthouse 1.5Hrs
Meet at the Lighthouse on lighthouse Rd. off Lakeshore Rd. in St.Catharines.
(Medium-Moderate)
Leaders: Ann & Bruce Toews (905) 935-5996

Wednesday September 27     10 am
Dufferin Islands 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at the Dufferin Islands parking lot, at the bottom of Burning Springs Rd. Niagara Falls
(Medium-Easy)
Leaders; Shirley and Gord Orr (905) 354-8695

Wednesday September 27    7.30 pm
Port Robinson Hike 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at the West side of the canal at Port Robinson Rd.
(Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Cathie Warriner (905) 735-8841

Saturday September 30    9 am
Shorthills 3Hrs.
Meet at the Wiley Rd. parking lot at the end of Wiley Rd. Off Cataract Rd. St. Catharines. .
(Medium-Moderate) Boots/Water/Lunch
Leader; Dave Walters (905) 646-2461

Saturday September 30 Alternate     10 am
Malcomson Park/Waterfront 2 Hrs.
Meet at park end of Niagara St. & Lakeshore Rd. St. Catharines.
(Medium-Moderate) Boots.
Leader: Trudy Senesi (905) 935-9777

Sunday October 1     2 pm
Wetland Trail/Paul Naray 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at Niagara College, Taylor Rd. and Glendale Ave. for a loop hike
(Medium-Moderate) Boots/snack/water.
Leader; Grace Bevan (905) 684-3248 Annual Bruce Trail Day. See the Grapevine newsletter for more info

Wednesday October 4     10 am
Misener Section of Merritt Trail 1.5 hrs.
Meet at parking lot on Westchester, just west of Oakdale. Extra parking on west side of Oakdale, north of the intersection.
(Easy-moderate); boots.
Leader: Peter Skelton (905) 685-9019.

Wednesday October 4     7:30
Port Dalhousie Loop 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at the Port Dalhouse Yacht club Port Dalhouse.
(Medium-Easy)
Leader: Vince Highcock (905) 937-7916

Saturday October 7    9 am
Hockley Valley 23 KM
Meet at the Commuters parking lot at Regional Rd. 24 And the QEW. Guaranteed weight loss of 5 lbs.Stunning vista. Fall colours in full bloom.
Boots Water Lunch.
Leader; Shah Khan (905) 892-3812
Don't forget to help the drivers with expenses.

Saturday October 7 Alternate     10 am
Mudlake Loop Aprox. 2 Hrs.
Meet at the Dain City lift Bridge West Side
(Forks Rd)
(Medium-Moderate) Boots/Water
Leader Eibert Dykstra; (905) 374-8436

Sunday October 8     2 pm
DeCew Brock 1.5 hrs.
Meet at DeCew House on DeCew Rd. St. Catharines
(Medium-Moderate) boots.
Leader: Trudy Senesi (905) 935-9777

Wednesday October 11     10 am
Firemens Park 1.5 Hrs.
Meet in the upper parking lot, corner of Dorchester and Mountain Rds.
(Medium-Moderate) Boots/Water
Leader: Marion & Herb Patten (905) 354-4618

Wednesday October 11     7:30
Merritt trail 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at Huntington Square, Martindale and Erion Rds. St.Catharines.
(Medium-Moderate) Boots
Leader; Marianne Ruiter (905) 687-6581

Thursday October 12     10 am
Easy Pace Hike 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at Lakeside Park Parking lot near the Carousel Port Dalhousie.
(Slow-Easy)
Leader; June Green (905) 937-0720

Saturday October 14     9 am
Jordan Loop 2.5 Hrs.
Meet at the roadside parking lot on Glen Rd. where the trail crosses Glen Rd.
(Medium-Moderate) Boots/Water.
Leader; Tys Murre (905) 563-4620

Saturday October 14 Alternate     10 am
Rockway Loop 2 Hrs.
Meet at the Rockway community center on Pelham Rd. St.Catharines. (Map 3 Km 46.3)
(Moderate)
Leader; Grace Bevan (905) 684-3248

Sunday October 15     2 pm
Merritt trail 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at Huntington Square, Martindale and Erion Rds. St.Catharines.
(Medium-Moderate) Boots
Leader: Brenda Zadoroznij (905) 935-3025

Wednesday October 18     10 am
12 Mile Creek 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at the 12mile creek parking lot off Glendale Ave. St.Catharines.
(Medium-Easy)
Leader; Frank Delogu (905) 684-2090

Wednesday October 18     7:30
Merritt Island/Welland 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at the parking lot at the foot of Cross St.
(Medium-Moderate)
Leader; Fred Azzopardi (905) 735-2345

Saturday October 21     9 am
Balls Falls to Kinsmen Park 12.5km
Meet at Kinsmen Park just off Mountain Rd. in Lincoln. (Map4 Km 68.1)
(Medium-Strenuous) Boots/Water/Lunch Welcome new
Leader: Vince Zvonar (905) 563-1109

Saturday October 21 alternate     10 am
Firemens Park 2 Hrs.
Meet in the upper parking lot, corner of Dorchester and Mountain Rds.
(Medium-Moderate) Boots/Water
Leaders; Shirley & Gord Orr (905) 354-8695

Sunday October 22     2 pm
Shorthills 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at the Wiley Rd. parking lot at the end of Wiley Rd. off Cataract Rd. St. Catharines. .
(Medium-Moderate)
Leader; Shah Khan (905) 892-3812

Wednesday October 25     10 am
Fonthill Hike 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at Pelham Arena parking lot Haist St. Fonthill
(Medium-Easy)
Leader; Judy and Lou Gaudier (905) 892-5146

Wednesday October 25     7:30
Merritt Island/Welland 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at the parking lot at the foot of Cross St.
(Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Cathie Warriner (905) 735-8841

Saturday October 28     9 am
Bruce/Bert Lowe/Merritt 3 Hrs
Meet at the Merritt Trail Parking lot on Glendale Ave. East of the Pen Centre.
(Medium-Moderate) Boots/Water/Lunch
Leader Eibert Dykstra; (905) 374-8436

Saturday October 28 Alternate     10 am
Bruce/Sheaffes path/Heritage/Parkway 2 Hrs.
Meet at the cairn Queenston Heights Park Niagara Parkway.
(Medium-Moderate)
Leader; Ann Judd (905) 468-8273

Sunday October 29     2 pm
Port Colborne Loop 1.5 hrs.
Meet at the parking lot at the start of the Merritt Trail Princess St. Port Colborne.
(Medium-Moderate)
Leader; Everett Collins (905) 892-6279

Wednesday November 1     10 am
Merritt Loop 1.5 hrs
Meet at Merritt Trail parking lot on Glendale Ave., E. of the Pen Centre.
(Medium-Moderate) Boots.
Leader: Trudy Senesi (905) 935-9777

Wednesday November 1     7:30
Port Dalhousie Loop 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at the Port Dalhousie Yacht club Port Dalhousie.
(Medium-Easy)
Leader: Vince Highcock (905) 937-7916

Saturday November 4 — — Land owners dinner tonight!

Saturday November 4     9 am
Fonthill Rail and Dale Trail 3 Hrs.
Meet at the Fonthill Lions Club parking lot on Hurricane Rd. and Hwy. 20 Fonthill.
(Medium-Moderate). Boots/Water/Lunch
Leader; Everett Collins (905) 892-6279

Saturday November 4 Alternate     10 am
Balls Falls to Quarry Rd. 10.7 Km.
Meet at Quarry Rd. (Map #4 Km 66)
(Medium-Strenuous) Boots/Water
Leader; Keith Rae (905) 892-6633

Sunday November 5     2 pm
Fenwick Hike 1.5 hrs.
Meet at Centennial Park
(Lions Park), Church St.. Fenwick..
(Medium-moderate) Boots
Leader: Everett Collins (905) 892-6279.

Wednesday November 8     10 am
Jordan Loop 1.5 hrs.
Meet at the parking lot near the Bailey bridge. .
(Medium-Moderate) boots
Leader; Shah Khan (905) 892-3812

Wednesday November 8     7:30
Lock 3 Canal 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at the Museum parking lot by the canal St. Catharines
(Medium-Moderate)
Leader; Dean Douglas (905) 934-2722

Saturday November 11     9 am
Kinsmen Park to Grimsby 13.6Km
Meet at the community pool parking lot in Grimsby. (Map 5 Km 81.7)
(Medium-Strenuous) Boots/water/lunch.
Leader: Jim Rainforth (905) 563-7687

Saturday November 11 Alternate     10 am
Jordan Loop 2 hrs.
Meet at the parking lot near the Bailey bridge.
(Medium-Moderate) boots.
Leader; Dean Douglas (905) 934-2722

Sunday November 12     2 pm
Tour of Fonthill 1.5 hrs.
Meet at the Fonthill Plaza Municipal Building parking lot on Hwy 20 for a stroll with Shah.
(Medium-Moderate) boots.
Leader; Shah Khan (905) 892-3812

Wednesday November 15     10 am
Up the Hill Hike 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at the parking lot behind the Pendale Plaza at Tremont Dr. St.Catharines.
(Medium-Moderate)
Leader; Frank Delogu (905) 684-2090

Wednesday November 15     7:30
Dufferin Islands 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at the Dufferin Islands parking lot, Niagara Falls
(Medium-Easy)
Leader; Marianne Ruiter (905) 687-6581 Thursday November 16     10 am
Easy Pace Hike 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at Lakeside Park Parking lot Near the Carrousel Port Dalhousie.
(Slow-Easy)
Leader; June Green (905) 937-0720

Saturday November 18     9 am
Greater Niagara Circle Route 1 of 8 Appr. 15 Km
Meet at Malcomson Park, end of Niagara St. and Lakeshore Rd. St. Catharines.
(Medium-Easy)
Leader Eibert Dykstra; (905) 374-8436

Saturday November 18 Alternate     10 am
Kinsmen Park 1hr in-1 hr. out
Meet at Kinsmen Park and hike one hour in and one hour out.
(Medium-Moderate/Strenuous)
Leader; Maria Batcules (905) 688-3139

Sunday November 19     2 pm
Lock 3 Canal Hike 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at the Museum parking lot by the canal St. Catharines
(Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Mary Innamorati (905) 937-5092

Wednesday November 22     10 am
Welland Tour 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at the Food Basics parking lot on Thorold Rd. Welland
(Medium-Moderate)
Leader; Shah Khan (905) 892-3812

Wednesday November 22     7:30
Welland Canal 1.5 hrs.
Meet at the Rose City Seniors Centre on Lincoln St. Parking lot at the canal.
(Medium-Easy)
Leader; Fred Azzopardi (905) 735-2345

Saturday November 25     9 am
Canal Hike East side West side 3 Hrs.
Meet at Malcomsen Park, end of Niagara St. and Lakeshore Rd. St. Catharines.
(Medium-Easy)
Leaders: Ann & Bruce Toews (905) 935-5996

Saturday November 25 Alternate     10 am
Merritt trail loop 2 Hrs.
Meet at the Merritt trail parking lot East of the Pen Centre for a loop hike.
(Medium-Moderate) Boots/Water
Leader; Nick Chudyk (905) 227-2126

Sunday November 26     2 pm
DeCew Brock 1.5 hrs.
Meet at DeCew House on DeCew Rd. St. Catharines
(Medium-Moderate) boots.
Leader: Trudy Senesi (905) 935-9777

Wednesday November 29     10 am
Fonthill Loop 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at Pelham Arena parking lot Haist St. Fonthill
(Medium-Easy)
Leader: Everett Collins (905) 892-6279.

Wednesday November 29     10 am
Merritt trail 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at Huntington Square, Martindale and Erion Rds. St.Catharines.
(Medium-Moderate) Boots
Leader; Marianne Ruiter (905) 687-6581


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