Hiking Decew House to Morningstar Mill

HIKE TITLE

Decew House to Morningstar Mill

DATE

Sunday April 2, 2023

HIKE LEADER(S)

Sylvia Wheeler

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

girlupontrek@gmail.com    289.687.3224

GENERAL LOCATION

St Catharines, South West of Brock University

START TIME

Meet 9:45 for a 10:00 am start

MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

Meet Decew Road West of Merrittville Highway.  Park on North side of  Decew Road. There is a parking lot at 2350 Decew Rd, Fonthill

DISTANCE

7 km approx

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Leisure – 3 km per hour approximately

DURATION APPROX

Approximately 2 hours with breaks.  Bring your Snack.  We can have our snack at Morningstar Mill.

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate, fairly flat and pack gravel. Some hills. Also through woods. Can be muddy at some areas.

TYPE OF HIKE:

There and back hike.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

Morning Star mill is an historic site.  Beautiful waterfalls. Also has washrooms. Will have snack break there!

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 .

REGISTRATION OPENS

2 weeks prior to the hike and 15 hikers are welcome to this event.

WHAT TO BRING

•  Hiking boots and icers and gaters.

•  Dress in layers according to weather

•  Bring snacks and lots of water

•  Bring extra pair of shoes in case it is muddy.