The Niagara Bruce Trail Club


Hike Schedule November 2005


Autumn 2005: 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 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 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.
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.

Wednesday November 2     10:00 AM
Louth Conservation 1.5 hrs.
Meet at the Louth Conservation area on Staff Rd. north of Pelham Rd. west of Rockway.
Boots (Medium-moderate)
Leader: Peter Stephani (905) 935-4177.

Wednesday November 2     7:30 PM
Port Colborne Loop 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at the Tim Horton on Hwy 3 at the end of 140 For a walk in Port Colborne. (Medium-Easy)
Leader: Lorraine Desjardins (905) 835-8988

Saturday November 5     9:00 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 November 5 Alternate     10:00 AM
Glendale Bridge to DeCew 11.6 Km
Meet at DeCew House on DeCew Rd. StCatharines and Carpool to the Glendale Bridge.
Boots/Water (Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Keith Rae (905) 892-6633

Sunday November 6     2:00 PM
Port Colborne Loop 1.5 hrs.
Meet at the parking lot at the start of the Merritt Trail Princess St. Port Colborne.
Boots/Water/Lunch
Leader: Everett Collins (905) 892-6279

Wednesday November 9     10:00 AM
Merritt Trail 1.5 Hrs
Meet at Merritt Trail parking lot on Glendale Ave., E. of the Pen Centre.
Boots. (Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Trudy Sensei (905) 935-9777

Wednesday November 9     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 November 12 Note start time     7:30 AM
Caledon 3 of 3 7th Line Mono Centre 23.4 Km
Meet at the Commuters parking lot at Regional Rd. 24 And the QEW.
Boots/Water/Lunch (Medium/Fast-Strenuous)
Leader: Eibert Dykstra (905) 374-8436

Saturday November 12 Alternate     10:00 AM
Shorthills 2 Hrs.
Meet at the Wiley Rd. parking lot at the end of Wiley Rd. Off Catharact Rd. St. Catharines
Boots/Water (Medium-Modederate)
Leader: Dave Walters (905) 646-2461

Sunday November 13     2:00 PM
Merritt Trail 1.5 hrs.
Meet at Huntington Square, Martindale & Erion Rds. St. Catharines.
Boots. (Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Peter Skelton (905) 685-9019

Wednesday November 16     10:00 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 November 16     7:30 PM
Fonthill Hike 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at Pelham Arena parking lot Haist St. Fonthill (Medium-Easy)
Leader: Judy and Lou Gaudier (905) 892-5146

Saturday November 19     9:00 AM
Woodend to Queenston 15 Km.
Meet at the Cairn Queenston Heights Park Niagara Parkway.
Boots/Water/Lunch (Midium/Fast-Strenuous)
Leader: Marion Roggeband (905) 938-8592

Saturday November 19 Alternate     10:00 AM
Queenston to Mewburn Rd. 9.6 Km
Meet on Warner Rd. at Mewburn Rd. (map #2 Km. 9.6)
Boots/Water (Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Ann Judd; (905) 468-8273

Sunday November 20     2:00 PM
Lock 3 Canal 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at the Museum parking lot by the canal St. Catharines (Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Frank Dulogu (905) 684-2090

Wednesday November 23     10:00 AM
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 November 23     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 November 26     9:00 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 (Fast-Easy)
Leader: Fred Azzopardi (905) 735-2345

Saturday November 26 Alternate     10:00 AM
X City Loop 2 Hrs.
Meet at the CCAC parking lot on Hartzel Rd.
Boots Water (Medium Easy)
Leader: Grace Bevan (905) 684-3248

Sunday November 27     2:00 PM
DeCew Bird Hike 1.5Hrs.
Meet at DeCew House Parking on DeCew Rd. St.Catharines. Bring Seed for the birds. .
Boots
Leader: Fred Azzopardi (905) 735-2345

Wednesday November 30     10:00 AM
Merritt Trail South 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at the Merritt Trail Parking lot on Glendale Ave. East of the Pen Centre.
Boots
Leader: Frank Delogu (905) 684-2090

Wednesday November 30     10:00 AM
Queenston Heights 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at the Cairn at Queenston Heights Park (Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Eibert Dykstra (905) 374-8436

 


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