Hiking Lock 1 to Lake Ontario

HIKE TITLE

Lock 1 to Lake Ontario

DATE

Jan 07, 2024

HIKE LEADER(S)

Sylvia Wheeler

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

girlupontrek@gmail.com.. 289 687 3224

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Welland Canal Lock 1

MEETING AND START TIME

9:45 for 10 am start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

Parking Lot: 320 Lakeshore Rd, St. Catharines, ON L2M 7Z3

The entrance to the parking lot is off of Bunting Road (# 52) very near where Parnell Rd ends

DISTANCE

10 km or less

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate 3-4 km per hour

DURATION APPROX

2 – 2 1/2 hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Easy

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

there and back

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

See Canal ships and Port Weller light house. 

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 12 hikers are welcome to participate in this event

WHAT TO BRING

•  Wear supportive hiking boots with good tread. Hiking poles may be helpful.

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

•  Bring snacks and enough water for the duration of the hike.

•  Sun protection if necessary.

•  Other equipment/wear required for the season (icers in winter, if necessary, etc.)

Other Specifics to Your Hike

Dress warm.