The Niagara Bruce Trail Club


Hike Schedule May 2005


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 Maria Batcules, 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 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.

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 May 1     2 PM
Tour of Fonthill 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at Pelham Arena on Haist St. (Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Edie Basaraba (905) 892-6564

Wednesday May 4     10 AM
Queenston Heights 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at the Cairn at Queenston Heights Park (Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Marg Kalogeropoulos (905) 934-8560

Wednesday May 4     7 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) 684-0085

Saturday May 7     9 AM
Morningstar to Woodend 21 Km.
Meet at Woodend Conservation parking on Beachwood Rd.
Boots/Water/Lunch (Medium/Fast-Strenuous)
Leader; Fred Azzopardi (905) 735-2345

Saturday May 7 Alternate     10 AM
Merritt trail parking to Morning star 11.7 Km
Meet at the Merritt Trail Parking lot on Glendale Ave. East of the Pen Centre.
Boots/Water/Lunch (Medium- Strenuous)
Leaders; Judy and Lou Gaudier (905) 892-5146

Sunday May 8     2 PM
Mel Schwartz Park 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at the park on Beaverdams Rd. (Moderate-Easy)
Leader: Grace Bevan (905) 684-3248

Wednesday May 11     10 AM
Fenwick Hike 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at Lions Park off Church St. (L. off Haist) (medium-Moderate)
Leader: Everett Collins (905) 892-6279

Wednesday May 11     7 PM
EastDell Winery 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at East Dell Winery Locust Lane BeAMsville for a hike in the area (Medium-Moderate)
Leader; Jim Rainforth (905) 563-7687

Saturday May 14 Note Start Time 7.30 AM
Toronto 2 of 2 5th Line to Boston Mills Rd. 26 Km
Meet at the Commuters parking lot at Regional Rd. 24 and the QEW.
Boots/Water/Lunch (Medium/Fast-Strenuous)
Leader; Everett Collins (905) 892-6279

Saturday May 14 Alternate     10 AM
Bruce/Heritage/Parkway 2 Hrs.
Meet at the Cairn Queenston Heights Park Niagara Parkway.
Boots/Water (Medium-Moderate)
Leaders; Shirley & Gordon Orr (905) 354-8695

Sunday May 15     2 PM
Malcomson Park 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at Malcomson Park parking lot end of Niagara St. at Lakeshore. (medium-Easy)
Leader: Al Stevenson (905) 935-5857

Wednesday May 18     10 AM
Welland Canal 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at the Rose City Seniors' Centre on Lincoln St. (Medium-Easy)
Leader: Peter Skelton (905) 685-9019

Wednesday May 18     7 PM
The Western "Hilly" Walk 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at the Parking lot of Editt Cavell School corner of Monk st & PelhAM Rd. St.Catharines. (Medium-Strenuous)
Leader; Grace Bevan (905) 684-3248

Sat. May 21, Sunday May22, Monday May 23 Niagara "End to End"
To register please send cheque for $30.00 (Payable to The Niagara Bruce Trail Club) to

Fred Azzopardi
140 Maureen Ave. Welland, ON. L3C-4H9 (905) 735-2345 Hike one day for $10.00

Saturday May 21 One hike today     10 AM
12 Mile Creek 2 Hrs.
Meet at the 12mile creek parking lot off Glendale Ave. St.Catharines. (Medium-Easy)
Leader; Bernice Thiessen (905) 684-0085

Sunday May 22     2 PM
Shorthills/Wiley Rd. 1.5 Hrs. Hike Cancelled No
Leader available Anyone willing to
Lead these hikes contact: Eibert Dykstra (905) 374-8436 hikere@hotmail.com

Wednesday May 25     10 AM
Firemens Park 1.5 Hrs Hike Cancelled No
Leader available We need some
Leaders to
Lead these hikes contact: Eibert Dykstra (905) 374-8436 hikere@hotmail.com

Wednesday May 25     7 PM
Balls Falls Loop 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at the Balls Falls Parking lot for a loop hike (Medium-Strenuous)
Leader; LaReine Foden (905) 386-6720

Saturday May 28     9 AM
Woodend to Queenston 15 Km.
Meet at the Cairn Queenston Heights Park Niagara Parkway.
Boots/Water/Lunch (Midium/Fast-Strenuous)
Leader; Nick Chudyk (905) 227-2126

Saturday May 28 Alternate     10 AM
Chippawa Niagara Legents RAMble 2 Hrs.
Meet at Riverview park Of the Niagara Parkway Chippawa at the end of Nordic Gate St. (Medium-Easy)
Leader; Bob Normington (905) 295-3136

Sunday May 29     2 PM
Port Dalhousie/Lighthouse 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at the llighthouse on Lighthouse Rd. off Lakeshore Rd. (medium/easy)
Leaders: Ann & Bruce Toews (905) 935-5996


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