Hiking the Merrit Trail (2)

HIKE TITLE

Hike the Merrit Trail (2)

DATE

Saturday May 27, 2023

HIKE LEADER(S)

Dave Pomeroy

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

pomeroyd@yahoo.com       289.680.8476

On the day of the hike please call at 905.746.227

GENERAL LOCATION (City/Town)

St Catharines

START TIME

Meet at 9:15 for a 9:30 am start

MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

Meet in the parking lot, located on 339 Oakdale Ave, L2P-2T4. Centennial Gardens are across from some tall buildings. Turn off Westchester Cress to Oakdale Ave.

PACE:

Leisure/Moderate/Fast

Moderate, approx. 4 km/h)

DISTANCE (km)

13 km approx.

DURATION APPROX (hrs)

3 - 4 hrs including breaks.

TERRAIN:

Easy/Moderate/Challenging

Generally easy trails with good footing. Expect some gentle up sections. It can be muddy if we have rain few days early.

TYPE OF HIKE:

Loop, out and back, End to End

Out and back.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

Combination of wide and narrow trails. Mostly flat and some gentle up sections along the 12 Mile Creek and Welland Canal. No hills per se. Hike will take us along parks, city roads, the old canal towards Thorhold. Nice historic bits along the old Welland canal. Will hike to Lock 7 on the Welland Canal and have a break there. Hoping washroom is open at the museum.

REGISTRATION

REQUIRED

Yes. A Must.

Leaders appreciate early registration and at least 24 hrs 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

Two weeks before the hike. Up to 12 hikers are welcome to participate in this event.

WHAT TO BRING

•   Hiking boots or good walking shoes.

•   Bring snacks and plenty of water.

•   Carry First Aid and Tick Removal kits.

•   Check the weather to wear extra layers, bring wind and rain gear as necessary. 

IMPORT COVID REMINDERS

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

SOCIAL Aprés HIKE

Optional social after the hike. De La Terre on 55 Geneva St, short distance from parking lot. This is one of my favourite place for “cortado coffee” and sourdough bake goodies.