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HIKE TITLE
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Welland Canal #1
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DATE
Day of week, DD/MM/YYYY
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Tuesday May 14, 2024
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HIKE LEADER(S)
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Dave Somerville
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EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER
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905 659 6768
289 556 6707 Day of hike TEXT
cdsomerville4@gmail.com
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GENERAL LOCATION
(Locality, city and/or landmark)
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Merritt Trail / Welland Canal
Thorold St. Catherines
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MEETING AND START TIME
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8:45 for a 9:00 am. start
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SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION
(Include exact address, GPS coordinate and/or map)
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Allanberg Bridge Parking Lot
Lundy’s Lane
Thorald
Parking on West side of River and south of RR20 Allanberg Bridge
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DISTANCE
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19 km !!
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PACE:
Leisurely / Moderate / Fast
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Moderate to fast
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DURATION APPROX
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5 HOURS Approx.
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TERRAIN:
Easy / Moderate / Challenging
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Easy
Paved/screened pathway.
Flat.
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TYPE OF HIKE:
i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination
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There and Back
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HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Point of interests
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This will be the first in a series of hikes to see the history of the Welland Canals. The Niagara section of the Bruce Trail Conservancy has set up 4 loop hikes to take in the scenery along the routes of the 4 different canals that were used over the course of the past 200 years.
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REGISTRATION REQUIRED
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Yes. A Must. Leaders appreciate early registration and at least 24 hours before the event.
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CANCELLATION
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• 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.
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ONLINE REGISTRATION &
HIKER GROUP SIZE
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Registration opens 2 weeks before the hike. Up to 20 Hikers are welcome to participate in this event.
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WHAT TO BRING
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• Wear supportive hiking boots/walking shoes with good tread.
• Dress in layers according to weather; wear/bring waterproof rainwear.
• Bring snacks and enough water for the duration of the hike. MINIMUM 2 LITRES of water.
• Sun protection if necessary.
• Bug protection?
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Other Specifics to Your Hike
i.e. social to follow hike
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Prepare for Mother Nature!
Many options in the area for a post walk reward!
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GUIDING NOTES:
HIKE PACE - Leisure: 3 km/hr. or less. Moderate: 3-4 km/hr. or Fast: 4-5km/hr. All paces are an average and will depend on the terrain and weather. Rest stops are not included in the overall pace.
TERRAIN - Easy: mostly flat and usually good footing (i.e. rail trails, Confederation Park, Bay Front Park), Moderate: some hills and/or poor footing (Bruce Trail, Dundas Valley, etc.) and Challenging: steep long hills and strenuous footing (some parts of the Bruce Trail, some trails in Short Hills, up and down the escarpment). Please note variations can be expected with wet or icy conditions.
Attention Non-Members: If you are thinking about becoming a member, The Halton Outdoor Club invites you to take part in up to two (2) club activities as a Non-Member. After that, please join our club so we can welcome you as a member. Registration is required for all events and you will have to agree to the waiver of participation when registering.
Attention Past Members: You are not entitled to two trial activities. Please renew your membership to take advantage of all that the Club has to offer.
