Hiking - Walk across Rainbow Bridge to visit Goat Island, NY

HIKE TITLE

Walk across Rainbow Bridge to visit Goat Island, NY

DATE

Thursday, June 15, 2023

HIKE LEADER(S)

Rita Weerdenburg

Nancy Cassaday

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

rita.weerdenburg@gmail.com Cell: 905-339-8529

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Meet in Niagara Falls and walk across the Rainbow Bridge into the US. Passport is a must to cross into the US.

MEETING AND START TIME

Meet at 10:15 for a 10:30 am start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

The front entranceway of the Duty Free Shop (Niagara Falls, ON.)

There are many nearby parking options, including at the Casino.  For a less expensive option ($20/day) there are a series of parking lots at the corner of Bender Street at Ontario Street.  https://goo.gl/maps/iBe8R16pfyZxXaxv5   From this parking area, it’s a short 10 minute walk to the Duty Free Shop.  NOTE:  Parking at the Duty Free shop is not permitted for longer-term parking.  Please park only at a designated parking lot.

DISTANCE

Approx. 7 km

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Leisurely

DURATION APPROX

2 – 2 ½ hours.  (Weather permitting, we will stop for a picnic lunch at the south end of Goat Island.)

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Easy, paved walkways and no hills

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

Loop around Goat Island

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

Refer to the Information Sheet

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 15 hikers are welcome to participate in this event

WHAT TO BRING

•  Your passport and a looney for the pedestrian bridge toll

•  Good walking shoes: hiking boots are acceptable but not necessary.

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

•  Bring snacks and lunch (weather permitting) and enough water for the duration of the hike.

•  Sun and bug protection if necessary.

•  Refer to attached information sheet.