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Weekly Hikes Tuesdays : 10 am meet in parking lot of Short Hills Prov Park, Pelham Rd, St Catharines (Map 3 near Black Walnut Sidetrail) 1.5 – 2 hrs Thursdays: 10 am meet in parking lot across from Boo’s (formerly Butterball’s Restaurant) (2980 King St, Jordan Hollow) Leader: Vince Zvonar (905)563-1109 1.5 hrs (medium-moderate), Thursdays 7:00 pm meet at Lions Club Pool Parking Lot, Main St, west of Mountain St., Grimsby, 1.5 hrs. Leaders: Don Matheson, [email protected] , Bruce Manion [email protected]
Wednesday, December 2 10am Fireman’s Park 1.5 hrs Meet in the upper parking lot, corner of Dorchester & Mountain Rds, Niagara Falls (Map 2) (Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Keith Rae (905) 892-6633, [email protected]
Saturday, December 5
9am Short Hills Loop 3 hrs
Meet in parking lot of Short Hills Prov. Park, Pelham Rd, St Catharines.(Map 3) (Brisk, Strenuous)
Leader: Vince Zvonar (905) 563-1109, [email protected]
10am Niagara Glen/Gorge 2 hrs
Meet in the Niagara Glen parking lot (near the Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens), Niagara Pkwy, Niagara Falls (Medium-Strenuous)
Leader: Dan Wilson (289) 931-3063, [email protected]
10am Winter Wine Hike #1 10 KM
Meet at Ice House Winery, 14774 Niagara Pkwy, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Carpool(Med-Mod.) Leaders: Bruce Manion (289)235-9192, [email protected]
Susan Meinzinger (905) 945-7065, [email protected]
Sunday, December 6 10:30am Fantasy of Trees 1.5 hrs
Meet in Lion’s Club Pool parking Lot, 1 Elm St, Grimsby. Hike up the escarpment to Beamer's Conservation and along Ridge Road and back to Grimsby Museum for a hot drink and snack followed by a viewing of the Rotary Club of Grimsby Fantasy of Trees event.(Medium-Moderate) Leaders: Lauren Doig [email protected] (905)309-1398 Ruth Moffatt [email protected] (905)928-7056
12:00 NOON DeCew Loop 1.5 hrs Meet in the parking Lot of DeCew House, DeCew Rd, Thorold (Med-Mod)(Map 3, 29.8) Leader Diana Knight (905) 892-3573, [email protected]
Winter 2015-16 Hike Schedule
NBTC ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DINNER
Sunday, December 6, 2015
♦5pm Cash Bar ♦ 6pm Dinner
Club Roma, 125 Vansickle Rd, St Catharines
Tickets $35 - Purchase tickets from a Board Member
Wednesday, December 9 10am Welland Tour 1.5 hrs Meet at the Food Basics parking lot, 325 Thorold Rd, Welland (Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Fred Azzopardi (905) 735-2345
Saturday, December 12
9am Font Hill Loop 3+ hrs
Meet at Pelham Arena, 1120 Haist St, Pelham (Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Diane Marlatt (905) 892-7031 [email protected]
10am Feed the Animals 2 hrs
Meet at Roland Rd entrance to Short Hills Prov. Park
(Map 3) (Leisurely-Easy)
Bring bird seed, peanuts, suet, apples, popcorn etc
Leaders: Trudy Senesi (905) 935-9777, [email protected] Vicki Eaton (905) 682-8889, [email protected]
10am Hike the Beamsville Bench 3 wineries
Meet at Mountainview Rd Conservation parking lot, Beamsville Loop hike (Med-Mod) Leaders: Bruce Manion (289)235-9192, [email protected]
Susan Meinzinger (905)945-7065, [email protected] Sunday, December 13 2pm Port Wellar East 1.5 hrs
Hike the Spit. Meet at the end of Broadway Ave. St Catharines (Med-Mod) Leader: Barbara Waller (905) 468-8484, [email protected]
Wednesday, December 16 10am Welland Tour 1.5 hrs Meet at the Food Basics parking lot, 325 Thorold Rd, Welland (Medium-Moderate) Leader: Fred Azzopardi (905) 735-2345
Saturday, December 19 9am Jordan Loop 3+ hrs
Meet in the parking lot near Bailey Bridge, just west of 21st St or at bottom of Main St, Jordan (Map 4).
Dogs on leash welcome. (Medium-Strenuous) Leader: Phillip Henderson, (289)219-2727, [email protected]
10am Rotary Park 2 hrs Meet in the parking lot of Rotary Park, Pelham Rd, St Catharines (Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Margaret Kalogeropoulos (905) 934-8560, [email protected]
Sunday, December 20 2pm St John’s Outdoor 1.5 hrs Meet at St John’s Outdoor Education Centre, Holland Rd, Thorold (Map 3) (Med-Mod)
Leader: Sylvia Wheeler (905) 735-2069, [email protected]
Wednesday, December 23 10am Happy Rolph’s 1.5 hrs Meet in Happy Rolph’s parking lot, 650 Read Rd, (corner of Read Rd & Northrup Cres), St Catharines (Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Mary Leighton (905) 934-7733, [email protected]
Friday, December 25 MERRY CHRISTMAS
Noon Walk by the Falls 1.5hrs Meet at Dufferin Islands Park, Niagara Pkwy (south of the Falls) between Niagara Pkwy & Burning Springs Hill. Niagara Falls (Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Margaret Northfield (905) 324-2707, [email protected]
7pm Full Moon Night Time Hike 1.5-2hrs Meet at Lions Club Community Pool parking lot, 1 Elm St, Grimsby (Map 5, 80) Hike up the escarpment to Beamer’s Conservation for a full moon, open space viewing and back down to park for a hot drink. Bring a head lamp and/or flashlight. (Medium-Moderate) Leaders: Lauren Doig [email protected] (905)309-1398 Ruth Moffatt [email protected] (905)928-7056
Saturday, December 26 9am Thorold Loop 3 hrs Meet in parking lot of Club Capri, Ormond St, Thorold (Map 3)(Medium-Moderate) Leader: Lynda Bonnar (905) 227-8220
Sunday, December 27 2pm Queenston Loop 1.5 hrs
Meet by the cairn, Queenston Heights Pk, Queenston, Niagara Pkwy(Map 1,0)(Medium-Moderate) Leader: Rick Waters (905) 468-0785, [email protected]
Wednesday, December 30 10am Glenridge Quarry Loop 1.5 hrs Meet at Glenridge Quarry parking lot on St David’s Rd, St Catharines, Carpool. (Map 3) (Medium-Moderate)
Leaders: Merle & Derek Richards (905) 685-6984, [email protected]
Friday, January 1 10am President’s Hike Happy New Year
Meet in the parking lot of DeCew House, DeCew Rd, Thorold (Map 3, 29.8) (Medium-Moderate) Leader: President Corrie Kellestine (289) 213-5014, [email protected]
Saturday, January 2
Steeltown Stomp Approximately 3 hrs/12.5 km
8:15am Meet at commuter parking lot, Victoria Ave & QEW, Vineland. Carpool to Mountain Brow Blvd.
9am Park on Mountain Brow Blvd and Fennell Ave East - Carpool to parking lot off of Beddoe Drive at
Chedoke Golf Course . This hike will involve stair climbing approximately 1,874 stairs over 6 sets of stairs (Chedoke-229, Dundurn-326, James-227, Wentworth-498, Kenilworth-229 and Uli's-305 unofficial stairs) going up the escarpment and back down the stairs and hiking approximately 10km in between the stairs along the Bruce Trail, Chedoke Radial Trail and Escarpment Rail Trail.
It's suggested that participants may want to train for this hike. If anyone would like to join us on Monday mornings, you can find us at the Chedoke Stairs at 9:30am.(Brisk-Strenuous) Leaders: Lauren Doig [email protected] (905)309-1398 Ruth Moffatt [email protected] (905)928-7056
Keith Laushway, [email protected] 10am Get Lost in the Beauty of Short Hills 2 hrs
Meet at Wiley Rd parking lot off Cataract Rd., St. Catharines (Map 3) Leader: Mystery
Sunday, January 3 31 2pm Merritt Island Loop 1.5 hrs Meet in Merritt Island parking lot, at the west end of Cross St, Welland (Med-Mod)
Leader: Diana Knight (905) 892-3573, [email protected]
Wednesday, January 6 10am Woodend 1.5 hrs Meet at entrance to Woodend Conservation Area, Taylor Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake (Map 2, 15.2) (Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Keith Rae (905) 892-6633, [email protected]
Saturday, January 9
9am DeCew Loop 3 hrs Meet at DeCew House, DeCew Rd, Thorold (Map 3, 29.8)(Medium-Moderate)
Dogs on leash welcome. (Medium-Strenuous)
Leader: Phillip Henderson, (289)219-2727, [email protected]
10am Snowshoe/Hike the Dofasco Trail 7 KM Meet at 11
th Rd and Kemp Rd, Stoney Creek/Grimsby Border. Bring snowshoes if you have them.
Carpool. (Leisurely-Strenuous) Leaders: Bruce Manion (289)235-9192, [email protected]
Susan Meinzinger (905)945-7065, [email protected]
Hiking Pace: Leisurely < 3km/hr, Medium 3-4km/hr, Brisk 4-5km/hr, Fast 5+ km/hr
Terrain: Easy – mostly flat with good footing; Moderate – some hills &/ some poor footing; Strenuous – hilly with steep climbs & some poor footing.
Sunday, January 10 2pm Niagara-on-the-Lake Loop 1.5 hrs Meet in parking lot at King St & Veteran’s Lane, Niagara-on-the-Lake (Med-Easy)
Leader: Barbara Waller (905) 468-8484, [email protected]
Wednesday, January 13 10am Wellness Centre 1.5 hrs Meet at Wellness Centre, 145 Lincoln St, Welland (Med-Mod)
Leader: Fred Azzopardi (905) 735-2345
Saturday, January 16 7:00am Tour Toronto Island 4-5 hrs (includes time on ferry)
Meet at commuter parking lot, Victoria Ave & QEW, Vineland. Carpool to Toronto Harbourfront. Walk along Harbourfront, take ferry to Toronto Island for a loop hike. Bring lunch, thermos & money for ferry. $7.25 return, $4.75 for seniors (over 65), Dress warmly. (Brisk-Moderate)
Leader: Keith Laushway, [email protected] 10am Queenston Loop 2 hrs Meet by the cairn, Queenston Heights Pk, Queenston, Niagara Pkwy(Map 1,0)(Medium-Moderate) Leader: Dan Wilson (289) 931-3063, [email protected]
Sunday, January 17 2pm Fireman’s Park 1.5 hrs Meet in the upper parking lot, corner of Dorchester & Mountain Rds, Niagara Falls (Map 2) (Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Ann Judd (905) 468-8273, [email protected]
Wednesday, January 20 10am Allanburg Loop 1.5 hrs Meet at Allanburg Bridge, Hwy 20 parking lot on the west side of the bridge, Niagara Falls(map 3) (Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Keith Rae (905) 892-6633, [email protected]
Saturday, January 23 9am Queenston Loop 3 hrs Meet by the cairn, Queenston Heights Pk, Queenston, Niagara Pkwy(Map 1,0)(Medium-Moderate) Leader: Bernice Thiessen (905) 684-0085, [email protected]
10am Thorold Loop 2 hrs Meet in parking lot of Club Capri, Ormond St, Thorold (Map 3)(Medium-Moderate) Leader: Lynda Bonnar (905) 227-8220
10am Welland Historical Mural Hike 3hrs
Meet at 781 Niagara Rd Welland near the Seaway Mall, Loop Hike (Medium-Moderate)
Leader Bruce Manion (289)235-9192, [email protected] Leader Susan Meinzinger (905)945-7065, [email protected]
Sunday, January 24 2pm DeCew Loop 1.5 hrs Meet at DeCew House, DeCew Rd, Thorold (Map 3, 29.8) (Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Sylvia Wheeler (905) 735-2069, [email protected]
Wednesday, January 27 10am Merritt Island Loop 1.5 hrs Meet in Merritt Island parking lot, at the west end of Cross St, Welland (Med-Mod)
Leader: Fred Azzopardi (905) 735-2345
Saturday, January 30 9am 12 Mile Creek Loop 3+ hrs
Meet in the parking lot at bottom of Welland Vale Rd, St Catharines. (Brisk-Moderate) Leader: Vince Zvonar (905) 563-1109, [email protected]
10am Queenston Loop 2 hrs Meet by the cairn, Queenston Heights Pk, Queenston, Niagara Pkwy (Map 1,0)(Medium-Moderate) Leader: Karen Green (905) 964-0020, [email protected]
10am Winter Wine Hike #3 8KM
Meet at Butler’s Barracks, parking lot on John St., NOTL Carpool (Medium-Moderate) Leaders: Bruce Manion (289)235-9192, [email protected]
Susan Meinzinger (905)945-7065, [email protected]
Sunday, January 31 2pm Short Hills Loop 1.5 hrs Meet at Wiley Rd parking lot off Cataract Rd., St. Catharines (Map 3)
Leader: Vicki Eaton (905)682-8889, [email protected]
Wednesday, February 3 10am Woodend Loop 1.5 hrs Meet at entrance to Woodend Conservation Area, Taylor Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake (Map 2, 15.2) (Medium-Moderate)
Leaders: Merle & Derek Richards (905) 685-6984, [email protected]
Saturday, February 6
9am Quarry Rd to Glen Rd 12 km
Meet at Glen Rd Parking Lot , Jordan (Map 4, 53.7) Carpool to Quarry Rd (Brisk, Moderate) Leader: Rick Waters (905)468-0785, [email protected]
10am One Hour In, One Hour Out 2 hrs Meet at Kinsmen Park, end of Frost Rd (just off Mountain Rd)., Beamsville. (Map 4 km 66.9) Leader Marion Roggeband (289) 235-7584, [email protected]
10am Port Dalhousie 3 hrs Meet at Port Dalhousie parking lot by the carousel, Loop Hike (Medium-Moderate) Leaders: Bruce Manion (289)235-9192, [email protected]
Susan Meinzinger (905)945-7065, [email protected]
Sunday, February 7 2pm Welland Tour 1.5 hrs Meet at the Food Basics parking lot, 325 Thorold Rd, Welland (Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Fred Azzopardi (905) 735-2345
Wednesday, February 10 10 am Font Hill Loop 3+ hrs
Meet at Pelham Arena, 1120 Haist St, Pelham (Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Fred Azzopardi (905) 735-2345
Saturday, February 13 9am International Hike 3+ hrs
Meet at Dufferin Islands Park, Niagara Pkwy (south of the Falls) between Niagara Pkwy & Burning Springs Hill. Niagara Falls (Medium-Moderate) PASSPORT & 50 cents for bridge crossing
Leader: Margaret Northfield (905) 324-2707, [email protected]
10am Thorold Loop 2 hrs Meet in parking lot of Club Capri, Ormond St, Thorold (Map 3)(Medium-Moderate) Leader: Lynda Bonnar (905) 227-8220
Sunday, February 14 2pm Niagara-on-the-Lake Loop 1.5 hrs
Meet in the parking lot at King St and Veteran’s Lane, Niagara-On-The-Lake (Medium-Easy) Leader: Ann Judd (905) 468-8273, [email protected]
Monday, February 15 10am Family Day Hike 1-1.5 hrs
Meet at Lions Club Pool parking lot. Come out and explore the trail and the benefits of hiking. Everyone is welcome to participate in this hike. We will hike down to the old pump house and back to the parking lot. (Leisurely-Easy) As an added option, we will then hike up the escarpment to Beamer's Conservation Area and back down to the parking lot. (Leisurely-Moderate) Leaders: Lauren Doig [email protected] (905)309-1398 Ruth Moffatt [email protected] (905)928-7056
Wednesday, February 17 10am 12 Mile Loop 1.5 hrs Meet in parking lot on Martindale Rd at the end of Erion Rd, St Catharines (Med-Mod)
Leaders: Merle & Derek Richards (905) 685-6984, [email protected]
Saturday, February 20 9am Rotary Park 3 hrs
Meet in the parking lot of Rotary Park, Pelham Rd, St Catharines (Medium-Moderate) Leader: Bernice Thiessen (905) 684-0085, [email protected]
10am Fireman’s Park Loop Meet in the upper parking lot, corner of Dorchester & Mountain Rds, Niagara Falls (Map 2) (Medium-Moderate) Leader Marion Roggeband (289) 235-7584, [email protected]
Cont’d...
Saturday, February 20 - cont’d
10am Winter Wine Hike #4 3 hrs
Meet at Good Earth Vineyard 4556 Lincoln Ave, Beamsville Carpool (Medium-Moderate) Leaders: Bruce Manion (289)235-9192, [email protected]
Susan Meinzinger (905)945-7065, [email protected]
Sunday, February 21 2pm St John’s Outdoor 1.5 hrs Meet at St John’s Outdoor Education Centre, Holland Rd, Thorold (Map 3) (Med-Mod)
Leader: Sylvia Wheeler (905) 735-2069, [email protected]
Wednesday, February 24 10am Dain City 1.5 hrs Meet at the Dain City Lift Bridge parking lot on the west side of the canal (Forks Road) Leader: Fred Azzopardi (905) 735-2345
Saturday, February 27 9am Rockway to Short Hills Loop 3+ hrs
Meet Rockway Community Centre, Pelham Rd, St Catharines (Map 3,45.10)(Brisk-Moderate) Leader: Margaret Northfield (905)324-2707, [email protected]
10am Steve Bauer Trail 3 hrs
Meet at Pelham Town Square, Pelham behind the Town Hall Loop Hike (Med-Mod) Leaders: Bruce Manion (289)235-9192, [email protected]
Susan Meinzinger (905)945-7065, [email protected]
Sunday, February 28 2pm Glenridge Quarry Loop 1.5 hrs Meet at Glenridge Quarry parking lot on St David’s Rd, St Catharines, Carpool. (Map 3) (Medium-Moderate)
Leaders: Merle & Derek Richards (905) 685-6984, [email protected]
We invite you to submit your ideas for different
hikes to:
Wed & Sun hikes: Lynda Bonnar (905)227-8220 Sat hikes: Margaret Northfield (905)324-2707, [email protected]
Deadline for Spring schedule: January 15
While there are a few portions of the Bruce Trail within
Conservation Areas that are wheelchair accessible, use of
the majority of the Trail is suitable for foot traffic ONLY.
To participate in an organized hike you need to be able to
complete the specified length of the hike on your own or
with your own support person within the time allowed.
Please refer to the hiking schedule for hike details.
Hiking Tips
Hike at your own risk
Make sure you have adequate clothing & footwear
Carry essential articles in a day pack -
WATER & SNACK
Leave the trail cleaner than when you found it
When not using hiking poles, carry them horizontally with the points facing forward
Map references are from the 28th edition of the BRUCE TRAIL REFERENCE GUIDE