Merritthon

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Registration Required:

Registration Cost
Members - $38.00
Child Members - $0.00

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Event Hikes
Location (Google Maps): Port Dalhousie Heritage District, Public Parking Lot St Catharines

Terrain: Easy
Distance: 45

Description

Looking for a distance challenge?
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

All Participants must be double vaccinated and must wear a mask on the bus.

Everyone who completes the route and goes through all of the checkpoints will earn the Prestigious new Merritthon Badge

Fee: $38 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.

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. We ask that you keep a distance of 6ft from others 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 4:00pm you will have to withdraw

Is my ticket/registration transferable/refundable? No. Please let us know if you cannot make it.

Contact: Alan Laver alanjlaver@gmail.com 416 303 5613