Winter 2005-2006: 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 AT A SLOWER PACE WITH THE LEISURE GROUP: Hike at a slower pace with Bill Lidkea, Elsie Koop, Ron Massey, Herb Patton, Jim or Bud Walsh. Meet at the location of the Scheduled Wednesday 10.00 am hikes or the Sunday 2.00 pm hike. | 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. Thursday 10.00 am. Meet on Glen Rd. (21st Str.) off 19th St. roadside parking lot where the trail crosses Glen Rd. |
Hike pacing: Slow , 3km/hr or less; Medium, 3-4.5 km/hr; Fast over 4.5 km/hr.
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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 December 3 10:00 AM
Upper Canada Heritage Trail 13km.
Meet at the Lincoln & Welland Regiment (Former Butlers Barracks) parking lot John St. Niagara On The Lake.
Leader: Ann Judd (905) 468-8273 (Medium-Easy)Saturday December 3 Alternate 10:00 AM
South St Catharines 2.5 Hrs.
Meet at Glenridge Quarry parking St.Davids Rd. St.Catharines. boots. (Medium-Easy)
Leader: Frank Delogu (905) 684-2090Sunday December 4 2:00 PM
Tour of Fonthill 1.5Hrs.
Meet at the Pelham Arena on Haist st. Fonthill (Medium-Easy)
Leaders: Judy and Lou Gaudier (905) 892-5146Wednesday December 7 10:00 AM
Firemens Park 1.5 Hrs.
Meetin the upper parking lot, corner of Dorchester and Mountain Rds. Boots/Water (Medium-Moderate) Leaders: Marion & Herb Patten (905) 354-4618Wednesday December 7 7:30 PM
Merritt Trail 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at the parking lot at the bottom of Welland Vale Rd. Near the old Niagara College ( Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Bernice Thiessen (905) 684-0085Saturday December 10 10:00 AM
Kinsmen Park to Balls Falls 12 Km.
Meet at Balls Falls parking (Map 4 Km 55.6) Vineland Boots/water/lunch (Medium/Fast-Strenuous)
Leader: Jim Rainforth (905) 563-7687Saturday December 10 Alternate 10:00 AM
Fonthill Loop 2 hrs.
Meet at the Fonthill Plaza Municipal Building parking lot on Hwy 20 Boots.(Medium-Moderate)
Leaders: Judy and Lou Gaudier (905) 892-5Sunday December 11 2:00 PM
Christmas Lunch and Hike, Wetland Ridge 1.5 Hrs. Lunch at 12.30 Niagara College Restaurant.
Meet at the Niagara College Glendale Campus near the barn Reservations have been made for 12.30.
Please call Grace before Dec. 5 if you are attending the lunch. Cost is $15.00 for either chicken or salmon lunch. Please state which you choose as the chef needs to know beforehand for a large group. We will hike after our lunch approximately 2pm. (Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Grace Bevan (905) 684-3248Wednesday December 14 10:00 AM
Port Dalhousie Lighthouse. 1.5 hrs.
Meet at the lighthouse on Lighthouse Rd. off Lakeshore Rd. east of Lakeport. (Medium-easy)
Leader: Ann & Bruce Toews (905) 935-5996Wednesday December 14 7:30 PM
Port Dalhousie Lighthouse 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at the Lighthouse on lighthouse Rd. off Lakeshore Rd. in St.Catharines. (Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Carol Disher (905) 684-2851Saturday December 17 10:00 AM
Friendship Trail 1of 2 13 Km.
Meet at the parking lot at the start of the Merritt Trail Princess St. Port Colborne. Boots/Water/Lunch (Medium/Fast-Moderate)
Leader: Fred Azzopardi (905) 735-2345Saturday December 17 Alternate 10:00 AM
Jordan Loop 2 hrs.
Meet at the parking lot near the Bailey bridge. boots. (Medium-Moderate) Welcome new hike leader Dean Douglas (905) 934-2722Sunday December 18 2:00 PM
St John's 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at the Outdoor Education Centre at St. John's across from the former fire station on Holland Rd. (Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Edie Basaraba (905) 892-6564Wednesday December 21 10:00 AM
Decew Bird Hike 1.5 hrs.
Meet at Decew House on Decew Rd., St Catharines (Medium-moderate) Bring seed, etc. for the birds.
Leader: Fred Azzopardi (905) 735-2345Wednesday December 21 7:30 PM
Merritt trail 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at Huntington Square, Martindale and Erion Rds. St.Catharines. Boots (Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Marianne Ruiter (905) 687-6581Saturday December 24 10:00 AM
Merritt Trail Loop 2 hrs.
Meet at the Merritt Trail parking lot on Glendale Rd. east of the Pen Centre. (Medium-moderate) Leader Diana Knight (905) 892-3573 One Hike TodaySunday December 25 2:00 PM
No hike today. Happy HolidaysWednesday December 28 10:00 AM
Tour of Welland 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at Food Basics Parking Lot Thorold Rd. and Prince Charles Dr. Welland. (Medium-Easy)
Leader: Shah Khan (905) 892-3812Wednesday December 28 7:30 PM
Thorold Loop 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at the Beer store Parking lot. Ormond St. Thorold (Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Linda Bonner (905) 227-8220Saturday December 31 10:00 AM
Canal Bruce merritt Loop 12km.
Meet at Lock 3 St. Catharines for a walk beside 179 years Of canal history. (Medium-Moderate) Boots/Water
Leader: Bernice Thiessen (905) 684-0085 One Hike Today
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