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November 9
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    November 9, 2024

    CANCELLED. Merritthon (New Limited Edition Badge

    6:30 AM-5:00 PM
    11/09/2024
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Cancelled
    Location (Google Maps):

    Port Dalhousie Heritage District, Public Parking Lot St Catharines

    Terrain: Easy
    Distance: 45

    Description

    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 badge

    Everyone 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 6:45. 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 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 3:30pm 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

    9:00 am Looping through Fireman’s Park

    9:00 AM-12:00 PM
    11/09/2024
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Loop
    Location (Google Maps): Park in the upper parking lot of Fireman’s Park, Mountain Rd and Dorchester Rd, Niagara Falls

    Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 9-10km

    Description

    Meet in the upper parking lot of Firman’s Park. We will loop around the area. Some pavement but mostly trail.
    Hiking poles, water and snack recommended