The Niagara Bruce Trail Club


Hike Schedule June 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 June 3     9 am
Thorold loop 3 hrs.
Meet at the parking lot at Club Capri Thorold. Let's check out the new Merritt trail bridge. (Medium-Moderate) Leader; Linda Bonner (905) 227-8220

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Saturday June 3 Alternate     9 am
Quarry Rd. to Balls falls 10.7 Km.
Meet at the Balls Falls Conservation parking lot. (Map #4 Km 55.6) Vineland. (Medium-Strenuous)
Leader: Tys Murre (905) 563-4620

Sunday June 4     9 am
DeCew Brock 1.5 hrs.
Meet at DeCew House on DeCew Rd. St. Catharines
Boots. (Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Trudy Sensei (905) 935-9777

Wednesday June 7     9 am
Switzer Property Grimsby 1.5 hrs.
Meet at Ridge Rd. East (about 100 yds. north of Park Rd.) Park on side of the road.
(Medium-Moderate/Streneuos)
Leader: Peter Skelton (905) 685-9019

Wednesday June 7     7:30 pm
Malcomson Park/Waterfront 1.5 hrs.
Meet at park end of Niagara St. & Lakeshore Rd. St. Catharines.
Boots. (Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Dean Douglas (905) 934-2722

Saturday June 10     9 am
Grimsby to Kinsmen Park 13.6 Km.
Meet at Kinsmen Park (Map 4 Km 68.1) Boots/Water/Lunch. (Medium/Fast-Strenuous)
Leader: Keith Rae (905) 892-6633

Saturday June 10 Alternate     9 am
Kinsmen Park 1hr in-1 hr. out
Meet at Kinsmen Park and hike one hour in and one hour out. Direction to be decided by the leader. (Medium-Moderate/Strenuous)
Leader: Shirley Orr (905) 354-8695

Sunday June 11     9 am
Malcomson Park/Waterfront 1.5 hrs.
Meet at park end of Niagara St. & Lakeshore Rd. St. Catharines.
Boots. (Medium-Moderate)
Leaders: Bonnie & Steve Stevenson (905) 935-5857

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Wednesday June 14     9 am
Port Colborne Loop 1.5 hrs.
Meet at the parking lot at the start of the Merritt Trail Princess St. Port Colborne.
(Medium-Easy)
Leader: Everett Collins (905) 892-6279

Wednesday June 14     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 June 17     9 am
12 mile Creek Loop 18 Km
Meet at the parking lot at the bottom of Welland Vale Rd. Near the old Niagara College
(Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Bernice Thiessen (905) 684-0085

Saturday June 17 Alternate     9 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 June 18     9 am
12 Mile Creek 1.5 hrs.
Meet at the 12mile creek parking lot off Glendale Ave. St.Catharines.
(Medium-Easy)
Leader: Frank Dulogu (905) 684-2090

Wednesday June 21     9 am
Tour of Fonthill 1.5 hrs.
Meet at the Fonthill Plaza Municipal Building parking lot on Hwy 20
Boots. (Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Shah Khan (905) 892-3812

Wednesday June 21     7:30 pm
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 June 24     9 am

14th Annual Laura Secord Hike 30 Km.    

Registration fee of $20.00 is required to cover Badge, Bus And Lunch at DeCew House.

Please send your cheque (Payable to the Niagara Bruce Trail Club) to:
Everett Collins
1046 Staines St.
R.R.5 Fenwick, On. L0S-1C0
(905) 892-6279

Saturday June 24 Alternate     9 am
Wetland/Bruce/Paul Naray 2.5 hrs.
Meet at Niagara College, Taylor Rd. and Glendale Ave. Near the barn for a loop hike.
(Medium-Moderate) Boots/snack/water
Leader: Grace Bevan (905) 684-3248

Sunday June 25     9 am
Dufferin Islands 1.5 hrs.
Meet at the Dufferin Islands parking lot, Niagara Falls
(Medium-Easy)
Leaders: Shirley and Gord Orr (905) 354-8695

Wednesday June 28     9 am
Canal Hike St. Catharines 1.5 hrs.
Meet at the parking lot at lock 1
(Medium-Moderate)
Welcome new hike leader: Mary Innamorati (905) 937-5092

Wednesday June 28     7:30 pm
St.Catharines Loop 1.5 hrs.
Meet at the VIA Station on Great Western St. of St Paul St. West.
(Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Grace Bevan (905) 684-3248


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