Roads to NOTL

[CheST*R]

Hello all, trying to plan a route to Niagara-on-the-Lake and have come up with this so far...

Just want to get some feedback on what you guys think and/or if you have any suggestions as to stops, detours, etc.


http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sadd...,0.837708&z=11

[mikem]

The only change I would make would be to take 4th Ave. off of 81 to Lakeshore Rd. and follow that through Port Dalhousie and down to N.O.T.L.

[Motorcycle_Girl]

I would take the little side trip up effingham to cataract and decew....
sorry about the long link...

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sadd...,0.837708&z=11

[Motorcycle_Girl]

Let me try this again...

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sadd...,0.846634&z=11

[gcrouse]

The only change I would make would be to take 4th Ave. off of 81 to Lakeshore Rd. and follow that through Port Dalhousie and down to N.O.T.L.

Agreed

[CheST*R]

The only change I would make would be to take 4th Ave. off of 81 to Lakeshore Rd. and follow that through Port Dalhousie and down to N.O.T.L.

Thanks Mike. Is this what you mean?

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sadd...,1.675415&z=10

If so, can I ask why or is it just to avoid St. Catharines?

[CheST*R]

I would take the little side trip up effingham to cataract and decew....
sorry about the long link...

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sadd...,0.846634&z=11

Thanks Celeste, I like the side trip.... will definitely consider it...

btw, does anybody have any suggestions on poi's along the route or at the destination?

[DY]

I would avoid main st if I can. too many stop lights, took us like 30-45min just to get out of there. there are also many other nice twisties south of the area. But depends on how long you want to ride for. 20 mile rd is crazy, and the roads around effingham are good too.

"banned it" Gary, I think, lead us through a couple really nice roads. Here's what I remember of it.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sadd...,0.433273&z=11

Becareful at the intersections, lots of sand.

[eightyeightfifty]

Thanks Mike. Is this what you mean?

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sadd...,1.675415&z=10

If so, can I ask why or is it just to avoid St. Catharines?

This is deffinately the route you want to take, unless you want to do the side trip. Port dalhousie has the beach and a bunch of bars, an ice cream place, and a candy store. Kinda nice to stop there on the bike and check out the scenery if you know what I mean. This is just a nicer route than taking Niagara St. less traffic, and better riding roads.

Another note, when on king st (81) In Grimsby/beamsville/vineland, watch your speed. There has been a blitz along that road the last few weeks.
Also on King st. before you turn onto 7th ave, in the bottom of the hairpin turn is a lot of gravel washed down someone's driveway from all the rain. I take this road to work everyday.

[gcrouse]

Not to mention some great eateries too

This is deffinately the route you want to take, unless you want to do the side trip. Port dalhousie has the beach and a bunch of bars, an ice cream place, and a candy store. Kinda nice to stop there on the bike and check out the scenery if you know what I mean. This is just a nicer route than taking Niagara St. less traffic, and better riding roads.

Another note, when on king st (81) In Grimsby/beamsville/vineland, watch your speed. There has been a blitz along that road the last few weeks.
Also on King st. before you turn onto 7th ave, in the bottom of the hairpin turn is a lot of gravel washed down someone's driveway from all the rain. I take this road to work everyday.

[sportbiker_kev]

If you like short, steep hills - take this country road. About 20 minutes of sheer fun! Puts a giant grin on my face every time. Plus, it beats riding through town.

http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=d&saddr...,0.858307&z=10

[mikem]

+1 This is the route I suggested and 8850 is right about Port

This is definitely the route you want to take, unless you want to do the side trip. Port Dalhousie has the beach and a bunch of bars, an ice cream place, and a candy store. Kinda nice to stop there on the bike and check out the scenery if you know what I mean. This is just a nicer route than taking Niagara St. less traffic, and better riding roads.

Another note, when on king st (81) In Grimsby/beamsville/vineland, watch your speed. There has been a blitz along that road the last few weeks.
Also on King st. before you turn onto 7th ave, in the bottom of the hairpin turn is a lot of gravel washed down someone's driveway from all the rain. I take this road to work everyday.

[Teal]

+1 - If you're going through St. Catharines, King/Pelham, Effingham, Decew and Beaverdams are a must. HWY58 tunnel is fun too (loud).

One change I would suggest is to ditch Cataract Rd. (straight and slow with lots of hills) and take North Pelham instead (extremely tight roads in this area, alot of debris though, and watch for deer).

Port Dalhousie does have some nice scenery, but unless you're going to be there on a bar night I don't see much point... I think the Pelham area is more scenic with the Shorthills, Rockway Glen, etc.

I would take the little side trip up effingham to cataract and decew....
sorry about the long link...

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sadd...,0.837708&z=11

[Motorcycle_Girl]

I have to admit that I do not know the names of all of the roads out there....I have followed friends most of the time...when I go by myself I sometimes get a little lost. But that is ok too...somtimes you stumble across some very cool things when you get lost. There are some really nice roads in the general vacinity...

[Obiwan Kenoobie]

if u don't use the 400 hwys & qew it becomes a long mo fo'n ride!!!!!

Hello all, trying to plan a route to Niagara-on-the-Lake and have come up with this so far...

Just want to get some feedback on what you guys think and/or if you have any suggestions as to stops, detours, etc.


http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sadd...,0.837708&z=11