Hike Schedule

Merritthon

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Event Hikes
Location (Google Maps):

Port Dalhousie Heritage District, Public Parking

Hike Leader(s): Faye Perkins Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 47 km

Description

The Welland Canal is an engineering achievement that has shaped the economic and transportation landscape of the Niagara Region for two centuries, and it continues to be at the center of our ongoing development.  Come celebrate the history of the Welland Canal as you hike, run, jog and/or walk From Port Colborne to Port Dalhousie,

This distance challenge, is a self-guided hike along a mainly paved trail.  A map of the trail can be found at: http://niagarabrucetrail.club/wp/badges/ under the Merritthon badge

Fee: The entry fee includes Bus transporation to the start of hike,  refreshments at the checkpoints, a badge and a donation to the Bruce Trail Conservancy in its mission to preserve a ribbon of wilderness, for everyone, forever.

BUS LEAVES AT 7:00 SHARP. Late arrivers will need to check in and make their own way to Port Colborne

Check in: At Port Dalhousie Parking Lot St Catharines from 6:40. Buses will transport hikers to Port Colborne.

Route: Follow the yellow blazes from Port Colborne to Port Dalhousie back to the parking lot
What to bring: Bring your own water and snacks. Wear comfortable sturdy shoes and dress for the weather.

Extra water and snacks will be available at the checkpoints.

FAQ’s

What if it rains? This is a rain or shine event.

What if I need to drop out? Trail Angels will be available at the checkpoints to drive you back to your car.

How long will it take to finish? We estimate that the hike will take between 8 and 9 hours. If you do not reach the last checkpoint by 3:30pm you will have to withdraw

Is my ticket/registration transferable/refundable? Yes. Refundable up to 30 days before the event but not transferrable. Please let us know if you cannot make it.

What if I want to run the course?  If you intend to run the course, please send an email to Faye Perkins (below) so that we can ensure that we have volunteers in place early.  Please ensure that you bring drinks and electrolytes.

Contact: Faye Perkins at faye.perkins7469@gmail.com   416 843 9274

Tuesday Trekkers - Sydenham E2E in 8

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley, Sydenham

Location (Google Maps): First hike will meet in Wiarton in Bluewater Park parking opposite the arena.
Map 35, Ed 31
44.742514,-81.135140

Hike Leader(s): Kristina Rettie Click here to contact the hike leader.

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Moderate, Some rocky footing, Some steep sections, Strenuous
Length of Hike: hikes range between 20km – 27km (1st hike is the shortest at 17km)

Description

Beaver Valley Tuesday trekkers are taking a field trip to the Sydenham section of the Bruce Trail. This is a fundraising hike. The fee goes towards supporting the Sydenham Bruce Trail Club, which in turn supports the mission of the Bruce Trail Conservancy, which is: “Preserving a ribbon of wilderness, for everyone, forever.”

This particular set of 8 hikes is intended to be BRISK (4K-5K PER HOUR) Please be honest about your degree of physical fitness prior to registration. The first hike will be the easiest one with very little elevation and our shortest distance of 17km. This is a good opportunity to self evaluate.

Hikers must be able to sustain the distance and maintain a brisk pace. If a hiker is unable to keep pace with the group, or finds the distance too challenging, their future hike registrations may be canceled by the hike leader.

All hikes in this series will include a car shuttle and each hiker will take a turn as a shuttle driver. Please have you vehicle passenger ready.

Arrive no later than 15min prior to the meeting time. We will organize shuttles and set off promptly at the meeting time.

Trails will be wet at this time of year so please be prepared with extra socks and gaiters. We may also get snow and possibly require snowshoes or icers.

Experience with hiking 25km/day at a brisk pace (4-5km/hr) is essential.

Ideally we will hike from north (Wiarton) to south (Blantyre) over the series of 8 hikes but as conditions change and parking issues arise I will ask you to be flexible with the routes and trust our judgment.

As life sometimes can be interrupted and you need to bail on a hike please don’t stress. You can make up two hikes on your own and still qualify for the badge on the final day. Please keep a log of the missed hikes and get them to me by the last day.

There are no refunds for this series.

You will receive an e-mail outlining meeting location and start location for each hike as well as any other information needed closer to the start of the hike event.

We will have a clothing adjustment break, and 2 snack/lunch breaks of 10 min each. Please have your water accessible while hiking (water bladder recommended)

There will be plenty of opportunity for photos. I recommend having your camera/phone accessible to get all those great shots.

If you have concerns, or questions please use the Contact Hike Leader form to inquire in advance of registering

Dogs are not allowed on this series of hikes!

Duncan Crevice Caves Provincial Nature Reserve loop via Main trail Chuck & Pat Grant side trail

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley, Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Parking Area on the edge of 9th Sideroad BTC Map # 25 @ km 33.3.

Hike Leader(s): Ian Mills

Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing, There might be muddy sections., There might be sections with water on the trail.
Distance: 10+ km

Description

We will be looping through Duncan Crevice Caves Provincial Nature Reserve providing loads of interesting scenery including a lovely small waterfall. We will have plenty of stops to enjoy the views. Pack a light snack if you like and bring extra water. Proper hiking footwear is mandatory and a hiking stick may be helpful. I plan to send out an email one week prior checking if anyone is interested in dropping into Heart’s in Kimberley after 3:00 pm. Check out the interesting features of this hike on BTC map # 25.