Hiking in and around Port Weller

  • 27 Mar 2022
  • 10:00 AM
  • Parking lot at Lakeshore Road and Bunting Road, St. Catharines
  • 4

Registration

  • Registration opens 2 weeks before the hike
  • Non-members are welcome to participate in two club events prior to joining.

Registration is closed

HIKE TITLE

Hiking in and around Port Weller

DATE

Sunday March 27, 2022

HIKE LEADER(S)

Sheila Massey

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

smassey449@gmail.com          289-362 5233

GENERAL LOCATION

North St. Catharines near Lock 1 of Welland Canal

START TIME

10 a.m.

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

Parking lot at the corner of Lakeshore Road and Bunting Road

DISTANCE

Approx 8 – 9 km

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate

DURATION APPROX

3-31/2 hrs

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Easy

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. loop or out and back

Loop

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

Welland Canal, Malcolmson Eco Park, Sunset Beach, 911 Memorial Walk

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.

REGISTRATION OPENS

Between 1-2 weeks before the hike. Up to 12 participants are welcome to this event.

WHAT TO BRING

   Wear supportive hiking boots with good tread.

   Bring hiking poles if you use theml.

   Dress in layers according to weather

   Bring snacks and water

IMPORTANT COVID REMINDERS

The club’s Covid-19 Safety Guidelines will be observed. 

GUIDING NOTES:

HIKE PACE -  Leisure: 3 km/hr or less. Moderate: 3-4 km/hr or Fast: 4-5km/hr. All paces are average and depending on the terrain.

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 hills and strenuous footing (Bruce Trail, some trails in Short Hills, Dundas Valley and Red Hill Valley). Please note variations can be expected with weather 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 club activities as a Non-Member. After that, please join our club so we can welcome you as a member.


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