The Niagara Bruce Trail Club

Hike Schedule February 2006


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.
Terrain: Easy, Moderate, Strenuous.

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.

Wednesday February 1     10:00 AM
South St. Catharines 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at the parking lot behind Pendale. Plaza off Tremont. St.Catharines. (Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Frank Delogu (905) 684-2090

Wednesday February 1     7:30 PM
Dufferin Islands 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at the Dufferin Island parking lot at the bottom of Burning Springs Rd. (Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Eibert Dykstra (905) 374-8436

Saturday February 4     10:00 AM
Thorold loop 3 Hrs.
Meet at the parking lot at Club Capri Thorold. (Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Linda Bonner (905) 227-8220

Saturday February 4 Alternate     10:00 AM
Jordan Loop Hike 2 Hrs.
Meet at the Glen Rd. (21st) St. of 19th St. Louth Jordan at the roadside parking lot where the trail crosses Glen Rd. (Medium-Moderate) Boots/water
Leader: Dave Walters (905) 646-2461

Sunday February 5     2:00 PM
Merritt Trail Loop 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at the Merritt Trail parking lot on Glendale Rd. East of the Pen. (Medium-Moderate) Boots/Water
Leader: Frank Delogu (905) 684-2090

Wednesday February 8     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) 735-2345

Wednesday February 8     7:30 PM
Welland Loop 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at the Giant Tiger Store (Former No Frills) Prince Charles Dr. Welland (Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Fred Azzopardi (905) 735-2345

Saturday February 11     10:00 AM
Morningstar Loop 3 Hrs.
Meet at Morningstar Mill, DeCew Rd. St.Catharines For a loop hike to Shorthills. (Medium/Fast-Streneous) Boots/Water/Luch
Leader: Marion Hanover (905) 357-2597

Saturday February 11 Alternate     10:00 AM
Fonthill Hike 2 Hrs.
Meet at the Fonthill Plaza, Municipal Building parking lot on Hwy. 20 Fonthill. (Medium-Easy)
Leader: Shah Kahn (905) 892-3812

Sunday February 12     2:00 PM
12 Mile Creek 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at Huntington Square, Martindale and Erion Rds. St.Catharines. Boots (Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Peter Skelton (905) 685-9019

Wednesday February 15     10:00 AM
Louth Conservation 1.5Hrs.
Meet at the parking lot on Staff Rd. north of Pelham Rd. West of Rockway. (Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Peter Stefani (905) 935-4177

Wednesday February 15     7:30 PM
Merritt Island/Welland 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at the parking lot at the foot of Cross St. (Medium-Moderate) Cathie Warriner (905) 735-8841

Saturday February 18     10:00 AM
Fonthill Rail and Dale Trail 3 Hrs.
Meet at the Fonthill Lions Clubparking lot on Hurricane Rd. And Hwy. 20 Fonthill. Boots/Water/Lunch (Medium/Fast-Moderate)
Leader: Everett Collins (905) 892-6279

Saturday February 18 Alternate     10:00 AM
Casino Hike 2 Hrs.
Meet at Kingsbridge Park parking lot Chippawa for a loop hike with Bob (Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Bob Normington (905) 295-3136

Sunday February 19     2:00 PM
Fenwick Trail 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at Lions Park (Centennial Park) Church St. Fenwick (Medium-Moderate) Boots/Water
Leader: Everett Collins (905) 892-6279

Wednesday February 22     10:00 AM
Tour of Fonthill 1.5 hrs.
Meet at the Fonthill Plaza Municipal Building parking lot on Hwy 20 for a stroll with Shah. boots. (Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Shah Kahn (905) 892-3812

Wednesday February 22     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) 687-6581

Saturday February 25     10:00 AM
Queenston loop 3 Hrs.
Meet at the Cairn Queenston Park Niagara Parkway Queenston. (Medium/Fast-Strenuous) Boots/Water/Lunch
Leader: Marion Roggeband (905) 938-8592

Saturday February 25 Alternate     10:00 AM
Waterfront Trail 14 Km.
Meet at Malcomson Park at the end of Niagara St. at Lakeshore Rd., St. Catharines. (Medium-easy)
Leader: Frank Delogu (905) 684-2090

Sunday February 26     2:00 PM
"Edie's Version of Shorthills" !.5 Hrs.
Meet at the Pelham Rd. Parking of Shorthills Prov. Park (Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Edie Basaraba (905) 892-6564


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