The Niagara Bruce Trail Club


Hike Schedule July 2006

Note: summer start times in effect


Summer 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 with Herb Patton and Gord Orr. Meet at the location of the Scheduled Wednesday or Sunday 9.00 am hikes.

WEEKLY HIKES: Tuesday 9.00 am . Meet at the Pelham rd. parking lot of Shorthills Provincial Park, Weather permitting, hike with Maria Batcules, Peter Stephani or Mike Featherstone. Could be muddy. Boots, Water. 1.5 to 2.00 Hours.
Thursday 9.00 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.

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

Hikes could change or not be exactly as listed
Note: Saturday regular hikes start time is 9:00 am.

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 July 1     9 am
Merritt Trail Loop 2.5 hrs.
Meet at the Merritt Trail parking lot on Glendale Rd. east of the Pen Centre.
(Medium-moderate)
Leader: Frank Delogu (905) 684-2090

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Saturday July 1 Alternate     9 am
Lakefront hike 2 hrs.
Meet at Malcomsen Park Lakeshore Rd. at the end of Niagara St. St.Catharines
(Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Trudy Sensei (905) 935-9777

Sunday July 2     9 am
Tour of Fonthill 1.5 hrs.
Meet at Pelham Arena parking lot Haist St. Fonthill
(Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Edie Basaraba (905) 892-6564

Wednesday Julyl 5     9 am
Tour of Welland 1.5 hrs.
Meet at the parking lot at Food Basics on Thorold Rd Welland.
(Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Shah Khan (905) 892-3812

Wednesday July 5     7:30 pm
Laneways and byways of Merritton 1.5 hrs.
Meet at CCAC parking lot, Hartzel Rd. Next to Merritt library.
(Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Grace Bevan (905) 684-3248

Saturday July 8     9 am
Kinsmen Park to Balls Falls 12.5 Km.
Meet at Balls Falls parking (Map 4 Km 55.6) Vineland
Boots/water/lunch (Medium/Fast-Strenuous)
Leader: Jim Rainforth (905) 563-7687

Saturday July 8 Alternate     10 am
Rockway 1 hr in 1 hr out
Meet at the Rockway community center on Pelham Rd. Hike one hour in and one Hour out. Direction set by the leaders.
(Medium-Moderate/Strenuous)
Leaders: Audry and Steward Rowland (905) 894-4613

Sunday July 9     9 am
Welland Canal 1.5 hrs.
Meet at the Rose City Seniors' Centre on Lincoln St. Parking lot at the canal.
(Medium-Easy)
Leader: Everett Collins (905) 892-6279

Wednesday July 12     9 am
Port Dalhousie Lighthouse 1.5hrs.
Meet at the Lighthouse on lighthouse Rd. off Lakeshore Rd. in St.Catharines.
(Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Anne and Bruce Toews (905) 935-5996

Wednesday July 12     7:30 pm
Niagara-on-the-Lake 1.5 hrs.
Meet at Memorial Park parking lot, King & Centre Sts. by baseball diamond.
(Medium-Easy)
Leader: Ann Judd (905) 468-8273

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Saturday July 15     9 am
Niagara Glen (Gorge) 6 Km
Meet at the parking lot 200 Meter east of the Whirlpool Golf Course Restaurant.
(Medium-Strenuous) Boots/water/Lunch
Leader: Shah Khan (905) 892-3812

Saturday July 15 Alternate     9 am
DeCew/Faywell/Shorthills 2.5 hrs.
Meet at DeCew House DeCew Rd. St. Catharines. .
(Medium-Moderate) Boots/Water
Leader: Edie Basaraba (905) 892-6564

Sunday July 16     9 am
Jordan Hike 1.5 hrs.
Meet at the parking lot at Baileys Bridge in Jordan
(Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Trudy Sensei (905) 935-9777

Wednesday July 19     9 am
Merritt Island/Welland 1.5 hrs.
Meet at the parking lot at the foot of Cross St.
(Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Everett Collins (905) 892-6279

Wednesday July 19     7:30 pm
Merritt Island/Welland 1.5 hrs.
Meet at the parking lot at the foot of Cross St.
(Medium-Moderate) Welcome new
Leader: Ernistine Petriw (905) 732-3806

Saturday July 22     9 am
Fonthill Rail and Dale Trail 3 hrs.
Meet at the Fonthill Lions Club parking lot on Hurricane Rd. and Hwy. 20 Fonthill. .
Boots/Water/Lunch (Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Everett Collins (905) 892-6279

Saturday July 22 alternate     9 am
Jordan Loop 2 hrs.
Meet at the parking lot near the Bailey bridge.
Boots. (Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Dean Douglas (905) 934-2722

Sunday July 23     9 am
"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

Wednesday July 26     9 am
Niagara Glen 1.5 hrs.
Meet at the parking lot by the Niagara Glen on the Niagara parkway.
(Medium-Moderate/strenuous)
Leader: Peter Stefani (905) 935-4177

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Wednesday July 26     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 July 29     9 am
Balls Falls to Morningstar Mills 17.6 Km.
Meet at the morningstar mill on Decew rd. St.Catharines
Boots/Water/Lunch (Medium/Fast-Strenuous)
Leader: Marion Hanover (905) 357-2597

Saturday July 29 Alternate     9 am
Firemens Park 2 hrs.
Meet in the upper parking lot, corner of Dorchester and Mountain Rds.
Boots/Water (Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Marian Patten (905) 354-4618

Sunday July 30     9 am
Canal Hike 1.5 hrs.
Meet at Port Robinson Rd., West of the Canal at the Ferry
(Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Cathie Warriner (905) 735-8841


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