Hiking Favourites of NIAGARA!

HIKE TITLE

Favourites of NIAGARA!

DATE

Day of week, DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday April 23, 2024

HIKE LEADER(S)

Dave Somerville

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

905 659 6768

289 556 6707 Day of hike

cdsomerville4@gmail.com

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Woodend Conservation Area

St. Catharines

MEETING AND START TIME

9:15 for a 9:30 start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

(Include exact address, GPS coordinate and/or map)

Woodend Conservation Area

(first parking lot)

Taylor Road

Exit Glendale Ave. from QEW

DISTANCE

 10-12 km

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate to fast

DURATION APPROX

4 – 4.5 hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate.

Some good ups and downs on the escarpment.

Typical Bruce Trail!!

Screened pathways.

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

There and Back X 2 and a loop

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

A beautiful area in Niagara. We will pass a golf course. We will see the old Welland Canal. The area within Woodend has many interesting rock formations and amazing views. We will end with a trip down Wetland Ridge Side Trail and check on the students at Niagara College.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Yes. A Must.  Leaders appreciate early registration and at least 24 hours before the event.

CANCELLATION

•  If your plans change, please self-cancel as soon as possible so that other HOC members may take your spot.

•  The club may cancel due to bad weather that may impact the safety of participants or due to low attendance.

ONLINE REGISTRATION &

HIKER GROUP SIZE 

Registration opens 2 weeks before the hike. Up to 19 Hikers are welcome to participate in this event.

WHAT TO BRING

•  Wear supportive hiking boots with good tread. Hiking poles will be helpful.

•  Dress in layers according to weather; wear/bring waterproof rainwear.

•  Bring snacks and enough water for the duration of the hike.

•  Sun protection if necessary.

•  Spring Bugs?

Other Specifics to Your Hike

i.e. social to follow hike

Prepare for Mother Nature!

Niagara College “Bistro”!