The Niagara Bruce Trail Club


Hike Schedule May 2007


Spring 2007: 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 Herb Patton or Gord Orr. 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.
Tuesday 7.00 pm Meet Carol Taylor (905) 945-2222 at the Grimsby Lions Pool parking lot. Hike parts of the Bruce and side Trails.
Thursday 10.00 am . Meet on Glen Rd. (21st Str.) off 19th Str. 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.

Hikes could change or not be exactly as listed

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.

Note: Saturday regular hikes start time is 9:00 am; alternate hikes change to 9 am in May.


Wednesday May 2     10 am
Queenston loop 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at the Cairn Queenston Park Niagara Parkway Queenston. (Medium-Moderate) Boots/Water
Leaders: Kaye & Bob Marjorum (905) 418-8188

Wednesday May 2     7:30
Port Dalhousie Lighthouse 1.5 Hrs
Meet at the Lighthouse on lighthouse Rd. off Lakeshore Rd. in St.Catharines. (Medium-Moderate)
Leaders: Ann & Bruce Toews (905) 935-5996

Saturday May 5     9 am
Morningstar to Woodend Conservation 20.1 Km.
Meet at Woodend Conservation parking on Beachwood Rd. Boots/Water/Lunch (Medium-Strenuous)
Leader: Fred Azzopardi (905) 735-2345

Saturday May 5 Alternate     9 am
Malcomson Park/Waterfront 2 Hrs.
Meet at park end of Niagara St. & Lakeshore Rd. St. Catharines. boots. (Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Margaret Kalogeropoulos (905) 934-8560

Sunday May 6     2 pm
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: Everett Collins (905) 892-6279

Wednesday May 9     10 am
Firemens Park 1.5 Hrs.
Meet in the upper parking lot, corner of Dorchester and Mountain Rds. Boots/Water (Medium-Moderate)
Leaders: Marian & Herb Patten (905) 354-4618

Wednesday May 9     7:30
Port Robinson Hike 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at the West side of the canal at Port Robinson Rd. (Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Cathie Warriner (905) 735-8841 Friday May 11 10.am Happy Rolf Easy pace 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at the Happy Rolph parking lot on Read Rd of Lakeshore Rd. St.Catharines. (Slow/Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Steve Stevenson (905) 935-5857

Saturday May 12     9 am
Iroquoia 1 of 6 Grimsby to Battlefield Park 21.3 Km
Meet at Battlefield park parking lot Stony Creek Boots/Water/Lunch (Medium-Strenuous)
Leader: Vince Zvonar (905) 563-1109

Saturday May 12 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 May 13     2 pm
Merritt Trail Ect. 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at the Market Square parking lot in St.Catharines (Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Jeannine Verhenne (905) 984-3153

Wednesday May 16     10 am
Merritt trail 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at Huntington Square, Martindale and Erion Rds. St.Catharines. Boots (Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Peter Skelton (905) 685-9019.

Wednesday May 16     7:30
Floral Clock Niagara Parkway 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at the fFloral Clock parking lot Niagara Parkway (Medium-Easy)
Leader: Jeannine Verhenne (905) 984-3153

Saturday May 19, Sunday May 20, Monday May 21 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

No other hikes Saturday and Sunday.
If you like to go for a hike, walk a section of the End to End. There will be dropouts and a ride back to your car at all checkpoints.

Wednesday May 23     10 am
Queenston loop 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at the Cairn Queenston Park Niagara Parkway Queenston. (Medium-Moderate) Boots/Water
Leaders: Kaye & Bob Marjorum (905) 418-8188

Wednesday May 23     7:30
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 26     9 am
Woodend to Queenston 17.6 Km.
Meet at the Cairn Queenston Heights Park Niagara Parkway. Boots/Water/Lunch (Medium-Strenuous)
Leader: Tys Murre (905) 563-4620

Saturday May 26 Alternate     9 am
Queenston to Mewburn Rd. 9.6 Km
Meet on Warner Rd. at Mewburn Rd. (map #2 Km. 9.6) Boots/Water (Medium-Moderate/Streneuos)
Leader: Bernice Thiessen (905) 684-0085

Sunday May 27     2 pm
Port Robinson Hike 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at the West side of the canal at Port Robinson Rd. (Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Cathie Warriner (905) 735-8841

Wednesday May 30     10 am
Port Dalhousie Lighthouse 1.5 Hrs
Meet at the Lighthouse on lighthouse Rd. off Lakeshore Rd. in St.Catharines. (Medium-Moderate)
Leaders: Ann & Bruce Toews (905) 935-5996

Wednesday May 30     7:30
Port Dalhousie Lighthouse 1.5 Hrs
Meet at the Lighthouse on lighthouse Rd. off Lakeshore Rd. in St.Catharines. (Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Vince Highcock (905) 937-7916


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