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. | ||
Sunday January 1 10:00 AM
Presidents Hike 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at DeCew House DeCew Rd. St. Catharines for the first hike of the new year. Boots (Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Keith Rae (905) 892-6633Wednesday January 4 10:00 AM
Merritt Island/Welland 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at the parking lot at the foot of Cross St. (Medium-Easy)
Leader: Everett Collins (905) 892-6279Wednesday January 4 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) 735-8841Saturday January 7 10:00 AM
Friendship Trail 2 of 2 13 km.
Meet at the Old Fort Erie Parking lot Fort Erie. Carpool to Ridgeway (Medium/Fast-Easy)
Leader: Everett Collins (905) 892-6279Saturday January 7 Alternate 10:00 AM
DeCew/Faywell/Shorthills 2.5 Hrs.
Meet at DeCew House DeCew Rd. St. Catharines. . (Medium-Moderate) Boots/Water
Leader: Edie Basaraba (905) 892-6564Sunday January 8 2:00 PM
Malcomson Park 1.5 hrs.
Meet at Malcomson Park at the end of Niagara St. at Lakeshore Rd., St. Catharines. (Medium-easy)
Leader: Bonnie Stevenson (905) 935-5857.Wednesday January 11 10:00 AM
Port Dalhousie Loop 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at the Lighthouse on Lighthouse Rd. off Lakeshore Rd. For a tour of the area. (Medium-Easy)
Leader: Ann & Bruce Toews (905) 935-5996Wednesday January 11 7:30 PM
Canal hike 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at the Lock 3 Museum parking lot. Government Rd. St. Catharines. (Medium-Easy)
Leader: Bernice Thiessen (905) 684-008Saturday January 14 10:00 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: Anna & Bruce Toews (905) 935-5996Saturday January 14 Alternate 10:00 AM
Queenston loop 2 Hrs.
Meet at the Cairn Queenston Park Niagara Parkway Queenston. (Medium-Moderate) Boots/Water Leader Eibert Dykstra; (905) 374-8436Sunday January 15 2:00 PM
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. (Medium-moderate)
Leader: Peter Skelton (905) 685-9019.Wednesday January 18 10:00 AM
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-Easy)
Leader: Peter Stephani (905) 935-4177Wednesday January 18 7:30 PM
Green Ribbon Trail 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at the Green Ribbon Trail parking lot on Martindale Rd. (Fast-Easy) Marianne Ruiter (905) 687-6581Saturday January 21 10:00 AM
Shorthills 3Hrs.
Meet at the Wiley Rd. parking lot at the end of Wiley Rd. Off Catharact Rd. St. Catharines. . (Medium-Moderate) Boots/Water/Lunch
Leader: Dave Walters (905) 646-2461Saturday January 21 alternate 10:00 AM
Shorthills Provincial Park 2 Hrs.
Meet at the Pelham Rd. Parking lot Pelham Rd. St.Catharines. (Medium-Moderate) Boots/Water
Leader: Margaret Kalogeropoulos (905) 934-8560Sunday January 22 2:00 PM
Fonthill Hike 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at the Pelham Arena on Haist st. Fonthill (Medium-Easy)
Leader: Everett Collins (905) 892-6279Wednesday January 25 10:00 AM
Merritt Island/Welland 1.5 Hr.
Meet at the parking lot at the foot of Cross St. (Medium-Easy)
Leader: Fred Azzopardi (905) 735-2345Wednesday January 25 7:30 PM
Welland Canal 1.5 hrs.
Meet at Rose City Senior Centre parking lot on Lincoln St. (Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Fred Azzopardi (905) 735-2345Saturday January 28 10:00 AM
Canal East side West side 3 Hrs.
Meet at the Allenburg Bridge Hwy 20 parking lot on The West side of the Bridge. Boots/Water/Lunch. (Medium/Fast-Easy)
Leader: Fred Azzopardi (905) 735-2345Saturday January 28 Alternate 10:00 AM
Merritt Twelve Loop 2 Hrs.
Meet at Twelve Mile Creek parking lot on Glendale Ave. St. Catharines Hike Both sides of the creek . Boots (Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Keith Rae (905) 892-6633Sunday January 29 2:00 PM
Canal Hike in Welland 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at Rose City Senior Centre on Lincoln St. at canal for a hike on both sides of the canal.(Medium-Easy)
Leader: Fred Azzopardi (905) 735-2345
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