#22 Cycle Ride – Merritt Island

​Route – This ride combines both on-road and off-road trail environments in Fonthill and Welland.  From Harold Black Park in Fonthill we make our way to the Welland Canal Trail, then cross over to Merritt Island Trail.  The return length is 23km, unless a further 5 km is needed on the Steve Bauer Trail to downtown Fonthill as shown on the cue sheet.
Lunch/Break – Three great stops are recommended for lunch or a break. The Black Sheep Lounge and Coffee Bar in Welland just off the Welland Canal Trail, a new coffee shop Caffeineoline Coffee House across from Welland City Hall or My Place Restaurant in downtown Fonthill.
Start Location – Harold Black Park in Fonthill, just off Haist St. south of the Welland Rd. Parking in the park off Haist Street.