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To view all Bruce Trail Conservancy Hikes click here- 11November 11, 2023
Merritthon (New Limited Edition Badge
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/merritthon-new-limited-addition-badge/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Event Hikes
Location (Google Maps):Port Dalhousie Heritage District, Public Parking Lot St Catharines
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 45Description
Celebrate the 200 year anniversary of the Welland Canal and earn a New Limited Edition Badge. We will award 100 Badges this year and 100 Next Year
Looking for a distance challenge? We invite Hikers, Runners, joggers Walkers and Strollers
The Merrithon is a long distance hike from Port Colborne to Port Dalhousie along the welland Canal. This is a self-guided hike along mainly paved trail.
A Map of the trail can be found at http://niagarabrucetrail.club/wp/badges/ under the Merritthon badgeEveryone who completes the route and goes through all of the checkpoints will earn the Limited Edition Prestigious Merritthon Badge
Fee: $50 includes Bus transport to start of hike, checkpoints, badge and helps to support 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
BUS Leaves at 7:00 Sharp. Late arrivals must make their own way to the start after checking in at Port Dalhousie
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.
COVID Safety Precautions: Please note the precautions before, during and after your hike… https://brucetrail.org/pages/explore-the-trail/hike-schedule.
FAQ’s
What if it rains? This is a rain or shine event.
What if I need to drop out? Trail Angel’s will be available from the checkpoints.
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 4:00pm you will have to withdraw
Is my ticket/registration transferable/refundable? yes. Refundable up to 10 days before event but not transferrable. Please let us know if you cannot make it.
Contact: Alan Laver alanjlaver@gmail.com 416 303 5613
Quarry Rd, in and back, 15 km
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/quarry-rd-in-and-back-15-km/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hike open to BTC Members only.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Quarry Rd. by the trail crossing.Hike Leader(s): Vince Zvonar Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 15Description