Hike Schedule
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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Small parking lot across from the Mohawk Raceway/Casino on the east side of Guelph Line, just north of Highway 401
Hike Leader(s): Anne Armstrong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 8
Come join the Good Companions as we explore this beautiful forest. Wildflower sightings are likely. Some short rocky sections. Bring a snack, water, sunscreen and insect repellent. The flying critters may be out. Meet for a 10:00 am. start in the small parking lot across from the Mohawk Raceway/Casino on the east side of Guelph Line, just north of Highway 401. (Overflow parking in the northeast corner of the parking lot of the raceway.)
Leader: Anne Armstrong hikingrandma@gmail.com Cell# 905 617 3937.
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
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Location (Google Maps): Corner of Mohawk and Upper Paradise in the Westcliffe Mall parking lot (near Food Basics)
Hike Leader(s): Paul Lewis Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Climb the steps and walk the streets and trails of West Hamilton. We will hike sections of the Bruce Trail as well as the trails of Iroquoia Heights. There will be weekly walks all summer. Now we are all getting older we are not hiking as fast as we used to. Hike is cancelled if there is heavy rain.
Leader: Paul Lewis (905) 331-8600 or email: outdooractive@hotmail.com
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Dundas Driving Park in Dundas. Map 8.
Hike Leader(s): Terry Rose Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10
We will carpool to Rockcliffe Road in Waterdown and hike back to Dundas.
Hike Leader: Terry Rose. termarintl@gmail.com 905-320-6513. Phone, text or email.
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
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Location: Meet in the Lakeshore Road parking lot just east of the Waterfront Centre and restaurant
Hike Leader(s): Lorne Carruthers Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
This will be a brisk walk along Lake Ontario, to the canal and back. Hike will be cancelled in poor weather.
Hike Leader: Lorne Carruthers. For information call Lorne at 905- 315-8762 or email: l.carruthers@hotmail.com
Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Location (Google Maps): Beaver Valley Section, Maps 27 and 28. Meet at intersection of Sideroad 22C and 3rd Line C (Km 97.1). Take Grey Rd 4 north from Flesherton, left onto Grey Rd 13, then left onto Grey Rd 7 (Eric Winkler Parkway). Turn right onto Sideroad 19 at Epping, then left onto 3rd Line C. Park at intersection with Sideroad 22C.
Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage, Tristan Goguen, Pat Foley Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Fast
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 2
Description
This is the first in a 7 part series covering the Beaver Valley Section. Today we will shuttle back to Blantyre (km 114.3) and hike through old cedar and hardwood forests, past deep crevices, over a waterfall and up and down the escarpment a few times. Bring snacks lunch and water.
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking where the Bruce Trail crosses Guelph Line, South of No 1 Sidereal Do not block farm gate.
Hike Leader(s): Cynthia Archer Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 6
Please quickly cross over the stile for safety and wait there for departure. Bring snack and drinks. This hike is perfect for the whole family; children, parents and grandparents.
We will make our way through the woodlands, have a snack by Fisher Pond then return to our cars. Along the way we may see spring flowers and small wildlife.
Starting point is km 83.5 km on Map 9. Children will be eligible for the Junior Hikers’ spring badge, the Lady Bug. Please restore with me to receive news of any changes to our plans.
Hike Leader: Cynthia Archer archercynthiab@gmail.com 416 573 4236
There will be ample time to drive 15 minutes to the Iroquoia Club AGM at St. James United Church, 306 Parkside Drive, Watertown where lunch will be served. Please register for the AGM to assist in planning food. Fisher Pond is an 87-acre oasis of nature on the escarpment overlooking Burlington. With the help of hundreds of donors BTC has secured this land for future generations. It is a gem.
Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Land Section, Map 20. Meet at roadside parking where the 2nd Line ECL Side Trail starts (and the road ends, about .7 km past Km 23.9). From Hwy 89, take 1st Line EHS north to 8 Sideroad. Turn right/east and follow around the bend onto 2nd Line.
Hike Leader(s): Brenda Carling Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 3 km
Loop hike. Oliver Creek Side Trail and Main Trail through Walker’s Woods. Pace will allow time to take pictures. We will explore and identify the blooming wildflower along the trail. Bring a camera, snacks and water.
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
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Location (Google Maps): Meet at Pretty River Access Trail, 47.0 km on Map 23.
Hike Leader(s): Cynthia Archer Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 16
We will shuttle to km 30.1 on Map 22 and hike north through Nottawasaga Lookout Provincial Nature Preserve to our cars.
Hike #3 from km 48 to 65.9 is planned for June 9th Please register with me to receive news of any changes to our plans.
Hike leader: Cynthia Archer archercynthiab@gmail.com 416 573 4236. Pub stop to follow.
Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet in roadside parking on Castlederg Rd just west of the bridge. From Hwy 50, turn west on Castlederg Rd. for 2.1 km.
Hike Leader(s): David Francis Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 km
We will explore the Heritage Trail along the Humber River in Caledon.
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Happy Wanderers
Location (Google Maps): Road side parking on Tenth Line north of Glenn Williams
Hike Leader(s): Cynthia Archer Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 14
We will depart from Roadside Parking at 38.9 km on Map 13 and head south to loop through Maureen Smith, Bennet Heritage and Roberts Side Trails to return to our cars. Bring lunch and lots of water.
After the hike consider joining me at the Copper Kettle in Glenn Williams. Please register with me to receive news of any changes to our plans.
Hike leader: Cynthia Archer archercynthiab@gmail.com 416 573 4236
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Location (Google Maps): Parking lot of the Chedoke Golf Club in Hamilton.
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10 km
Description
Hamilton Radial Trail +/- 10km loop.
Hike Leader : Daljeet Juneja. Email : ds.jds.juneja@gmail.com Phone : 905 -870- 3088.
Hosting Club: Peninsula
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Location (Google Maps): Hope Bay Nature Reserve, From County Rd 9, turn east on Hopeness Rd and south on Cathederal Rd. Go to end.
Hike Leader(s): Elaine Wasserman 519 795 7407
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 3 km
Explore both popular and hidden spots on the Bruce Peninsula. These outings provide a leisurely appreciation of the environment with an emphasis on the flora.
Hopefully we will come upon a profusion of Trout Lilies, Red and White Trilliums, violets and possibly Hepatica and Spring Beauty.
In the past we have seen Blue Cohosh, Cut Leaved Toothwort, False Mitrewort, Squirrel Corn, Dutchman’s Breechs and Virginia Waterleaf in abundance.
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
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Location (Google Maps): Hamilton Centre escarpment trails
Hike Leader(s): Richard Reble Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 8
This is a mix of trails along Hamilton’s central mountain area.
Meet in the parking lot of Hamilton’s Queensdale Avenue Public School on Queensdale Ave. one block east of James St.
If you face the school from the front, the parking lot is off a small side street at the west end of the building. Wear boots. An optional pub stop will follow.
Leader: Richard Reble at reblerichard@gmail.com
Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at north end of 2nd Line EHS off 8 Sideroad where the road ends and the 2nd Line EHS Side Trail begins.
Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage, Inge Eckerich, Bob Slack, Brenda Carling Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 3-6 km
Brenda Carling will lead us as we explore and identify the blooming wildflowers along the Oliver Creek Side Trail and the Main Trail through Walker’s Woods. Bring a camera, snacks and water.
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Hikers R Us
Location (Google Maps): Crawford Lake Conservation Area, Guelph Line north of Derry Road, Map 11. Conservation fees apply.
Hike Leader(s): Charlotte Stewart Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Distance: 14
We will hike the trails of Crawford Lake and the Bruce Trail, and enjoy the spring wildflowers along the way.
Bring water, snack/lunch, bug spray, sunscreen, hiking boots. No dogs please.
Please register with the hike leader by Tuesday evening , Charlotte Stewart stewchar01@gmail.com, cell/text 905-906 0519
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Map 8. Sanctuary Park, Dundas
Hike Leader(s): Stella Parr Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 8
This 8km loop hike will take us from Sanctuary Park along the Spring Creek Trail and return via a combination of rail trail and other trails.
Directions: From Old Ancaster Road turn right onto Pleasant Ave and follow it along to Sanctuary Drive. Turn right on Sanctuary Drive. The parking lot is at the end of the street.
Hike Leader: Stella Parr. scparr@yahoo.ca 905-628-6436
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
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Location (Google Maps): Corner of Mohawk and Upper Paradise in the Westcliffe Mall parking lot (near Food Basics)
Hike Leader(s): Paul Lewis Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Climb the steps and walk the streets and trails of West Hamilton. We will hike sections of the Bruce Trail as well as the trails of Iroquoia Heights. There will be weekly walks all summer. Now we are all getting older we are not hiking as fast as we used to. Hike is cancelled if there is heavy rain.
Leader: Paul Lewis (905) 331-8600 or email: outdooractive@hotmail.com
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): Ancaster Meet at the Ancaster Little League Baseball Field on the Jerseyville Side Rd.
Hike Leader(s): Lorraine Sherred Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 12
Directions: From Hamilton toke 403 to West. Exit at Wilson St in Ancaster. Turn right on Wilson St. At the traffic take the exit right onto Meadowbrook St (3nd exit). Take Meadowbrook to Jerseyville Side Rd. and turn right. Just pass the high school the Little League Park is on the right at the bottom of the hill. There is no dropout point. No dogs please.
Hike Description: Several loops in Spring Valley in Dundas Valley.Bring Water and a Snack. Hike Leader: Lorraine Sherred 13hiking13@gmail.com Email please
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
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Location: Meet in the Lakeshore Road parking lot just east of the Waterfront Centre and restaurant
Hike Leader(s): Lorne Carruthers Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
This will be a brisk walk along Lake Ontario, to the canal and back. Hike will be cancelled in poor weather.
Hike Leader: Lorne Carruthers. For information call Lorne at 905- 315-8762 or email: l.carruthers@hotmail.com
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
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Location: Crawford Lake Conservation Area
Hike Leader(s): Anne Armstrong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 7
Join me in looking for Spring Wildflowers in this lovely conservation area with it’s Meromictic lake and history going back to early Indigenous peoples. Bring water, a snack, sunscreen and insect repellent. Some rocky sections. Parking fee or conservation area pass. Limit of 20 people. Register with leader.
Leader: Anne Armstrong 905 617 3937 hikingrandma@gmail.com
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Junior Hiker
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking where the Bruce Trail crosses Geulph line, south of No 1 Sideroad
Hike Leader(s): Cynthia Archer Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 5
Please quickly cross over the stile for safety and wait there for departure. Bring snacks, drinks and a lunch.
This hike is perfect for the whole family; children, parents and grandparents. We will make our way through woodlands, have a picnic by the Fisher Pond then return to our cars.
Along the way we hope to see spring flowers and small wildlife. Starting point is km 83.5 km on Map 9. Children will be eligible for the Junior Hikers, spring hike badge, the Lady Bug.
Please register with me to receive news of any changes to our plans.
Hike leader: Cynthia Archer archercynthiab@gmail.com 416 573 4236.
If you prefer to hike on your own, a description of the Junior Hiking Program, the badges and a list of hike routes designed for children are on the Iroquoia Club web site.
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
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Location (Google Maps): Parking lot of the Chedoke Golf Club in Hamilton.
Hike Leader(s): Daljeet Juneja Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10
Hamilton Radial Trail +/- 10km loop.
Hike Leader : Daljeet Juneja.
E Mail : ds.jds.juneja@gmail.com
Phone : 905 -870- 3088.
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
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Location (Google Maps): Meet at the parking lot for Kerncliff Park below the escarpment by the old quarry on the east side of Kerns Road, Burlington
Hike Leader(s): Paul Lewis Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 7
We will hike various trails in Kerncliffe Park including portions of the Bruce Trail. Come and enjoy the longer evening daylight! Optional Apres Hike Pub Stop. Hike Cancelled, if there is heavy rain
Leader: Paul Lewis (905) 331-8600, or email: outdooractive@hotmail.com
Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location: Scout Camp Manitou parking lot, 7484 Twiss Rd.
Hike Leader(s): Bill McDonald Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 12 km
We’ll follow the main trail north through Crawford Forestry Tract, along the escarpment edge overlooking Nassagaweya Canyon to km 108.5, then south on the Crawford Lake Side Trail to the boardwalk for lunch. Finally, we will continue south to the cars. NOTE: Some rocky portions will make hiking poles valuable.
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
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Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley
Hike Leader(s): Richard Reble Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 8
There are some dandy hills in Dundas Valley and this hike will include two of them.
We’ll meet on Martin Rd. at the back of Ancaster Community and Recreation Centre which is on Jerseyville across from Ancaster High and Vocational School. Martin Rd. is the street that turns north from Jerseyville Rd. at the west side of the community centre.
Drive north on Martin till you come to the last parking area on your right before a steep hill. Wear boots.
An optional put stop follows the hike.
Leader: Richard Reble at reblerichard@gmail.com
Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at SuperBurger (Hwy 10 & 89) at 9:30 am or at BTC parking lot on 30 Sideroad (Map 21, Km 53.9) at 9:45 am
Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage, Inge Eckerich, Bob Slack Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7.5 km
We will shuttle back to Km 47.4, then hike down Black Bank hill and on to 30 Sideroad.
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking at former RBG York Road Parking Lot, Dundas,
Hike Leader(s): Mary Rose Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 8
This is a loop hike taking in the arboretum and the nature centre. Return via north shore of Cootes Paradise and lookout.
Hike Leader: Mary Rose. termarintl@cogeco.ca 905-320-6513
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
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Location (Google Maps): Corner of Mohawk and Upper Paradise in the Westcliffe Mall parking lot (near Food Basics)
Hike Leader(s): Paul Lewis Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Climb the steps and walk the streets and trails of West Hamilton. We will hike sections of the Bruce Trail as well as the trails of Iroquoia Heights. There will be weekly walks all summer. Now we are all getting older we are not hiking as fast as we used to. Hike is cancelled if there is heavy rain.
Leader: Paul Lewis (905) 331-8600 or email: outdooractive@hotmail.com
Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: An evening walk.
Location: Meet in the municipal parking lot by the river on the west side of 1st Ave. E between 7th St. E and 8th St. E in Owen Sound.
Hike Leader(s): George Govier Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
This bi-weekly series of evening walks will explore various routes within the city of Owen Sound. It will take approximately 2 hours.
Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Nature Walks
Location: Meet: At the BTC parking lot north of km 50.8 on the east side of 5th Line EHS Mono just south of the Hockley Road. Address: 873603 5th Line EHS Mono.
Directions: Airport Road (Dufferin County Rd. 18) to Hockley Road, then west on Hockley Road to 5th Line EHS. Turn south on 5th Line to parking lot on left.
OR
Hwy 10 to Hockley Road (north of Orangeville), then east to 5th Line EHS, south on 5th Line to parking.
Hike Leader(s): Gary Hall Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 5 km
This second in the Nature Walk series will take place on the BTC’s beautiful Hemlock Ridges property. Bring binoculars, camera and nature guides in order to identify and record flora and fauna of this nature reserve. “Guest” Hike Leader: Hamish Duthie
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): Meet and leave from back of Kilbride Public School (by park and tennis courts). 6611 Panton St. (just off Kilbride St.)
Hike Leader(s): Karen Capindale-Smith Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Distance: 16
Starting at Kilbride Public School we will complete an in/out hike thru the village of Kilbride to hook up with the BT and on to Crawford Lake CA. We will hike thru Yaremko-Ridley/Smith Nature Reserve to the calcium pits and on to the Crawford Lake CA for lunch. Bring water, snacks and lunch.
Hike Leader: Karen Capindale-Smith; jsmith62@cogeco.ca, (905) 332-7254; hike morning use cell (905) 749-0914
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): Sixteen Mile Creek Valley
Hike Leader(s): Anne Armstrong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 9
The Bluebells in the Sixteen Mile Creek Valley in Oakville are always a treat for the eyes. Depending upon the season they could be at their best. Other wildflowers may be blooming as well. Some long, gentle hills, but mostly flat. Meet in the parking lot at the southeast corner of River Glen Blvd. and Neyagawa, next to the baseball fields. Bring a snack/lunch and water.
Leaders: Anne and Phill Armstrong – hikingrandma@gmail.com – 905 617 3937
Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Snowshoe Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the north-east corner of the parking lot at Home Depot on Highway 26 on the east side of Owen Sound.
Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
Distance: 4.5 km
Description
This loop hike includes the main trail and the Bayview Escarpment Side Trail.
Map 30
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
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Location (Google Maps): Wildwood Family Resort, Red Bay. North of Wiarton on Hwy 6 at Mar, west to Red Bay, south to sign for Wildwood Family Resort.
Hike Leader(s): Gregory & Jeanette Vincent Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 15
Victoria Day Weekend in the Lower Bruce Peninsula, May 17-20.  The spring flowers will welcome us on three hiking days on the Bruce Trail and its side trails to form loops.   We stay and have our meals at a comfortable resort on Lake Huron.  Our daily hikes of approximately 15 km will be at a moderate pace to take pictures of the spring flowers and Georgian Bay. No dogs. Pre-register for the weekend with the hike leader. Outing restricted to those staying with us at Wildwood. Hike Leaders: Gregory & Jeanette Vincent Vincent.greg@gmail.com 519-579-8210 M-T 7-9 p.m.
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category:
Location: Meet in the Lakeshore Road parking lot just east of the Waterfront Centre and restaurant
Hike Leader(s): Lorne Carruthers Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
This will be a brisk walk along Lake Ontario, to the canal and back. Hike will be cancelled in poor weather.
Hike Leader: Lorne Carruthers. For information call Lorne at 905- 315-8762 or email: l.carruthers@hotmail.com
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Special Event
Location: Sydenham Section
Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 25
We will hike 24 loops as outlined in the book – Looping Through Sydenham and we will add on Silent Valley.
These hikes will run con-currently from May 18 until May 21/19. Badge is available for finishers.
For details and to register, please contact hike leader Ruth Moffatt 905-928-7056 ruthdmoffatt@gmail.com
Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Parking lot on east side of 3rd Line EHS
Hike Leader(s): Robert Humphreys Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 14 km
Ah, the darling buds of May! All sorts of spring flowers including trilliums, as well as re-emerging wildlife are possibilities. During this 14 km hike, we will hike the Isobel East, Tom East, Cam Snell, and Glen Cross Side Trails, linked together by the Main Trail. All old favourites, but note we are starting from a different location. Dogs are permitted, but must be leashed and owners scoop the poop. Hiking boots required. Bring a snack lunch, two litres of drinking water and sunscreen.
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
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Location: Scottsdale Farm
Hike Leader(s): Anne Armstrong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 8
Scottsdale Farm is an Ontario Heritage owned farm located north of Georgetown, on the east side of Trafalgar Rd. Our hike will take us along some Blue side trails and Main Bruce trail in a loop winding through abandoned farm fields and forest trail. Some hills and rocky sections. Bring a snack/lunch, water, sunscreen and insect repellent. Map 12. Take Trafalgar Road North to the entrance to Scottsdale farm on your right. Be careful, it’s easy to miss.
Leader: Anne Armstrong – hikingrandma@gmail.com – 905 617 3937
Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location: The Galaxy Theatre parking lot. Meet in the parking lot at the tall “Galaxy Centre” sign next to the traffic lights.
1020 10th St. W., Owen Sound
Hike Leader(s): Danuta Valleau Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Easy: Mostly flat and good footing.
Distance: 4 to 5 km
We will hike in this wooded area overlooking Owen Sound. Approximately 2 hours.
Map 32
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category:
Location (Google Maps): Parking lot of the Chedoke Golf Club in Hamilton.
Hike Leader(s): Daljeet Juneja Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10
Hamilton Radial Trail +/- 10km loop.
Hike Leader : Daljeet Juneja.
E Mail : ds.jds.juneja@gmail.com
Phone : 905 -870- 3088.
Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Botany Hike
Location: The Galaxy Theatre parking lot. Meet in the parking lot at the tall “Galaxy Centre” sign next to the traffic lights.
1020 10th St. W., Owen Sound
Hike Leader(s): Barbara Palmer Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing, Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing.
Enjoy a scenic loop hike overlooking Hope Bay with wonderful water views and a profusion of wild flowers. Bring a lunch.
2.5 to 3 hours not including travel time. Map 37
Please register with the hike leader before the day of the hike. The hike will only take place if the weather is clear and dry.
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
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Location: Spencer Creek
Hike Leader(s): Richard Reble Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 8
This is a mystery hike in the woods. All shall be revealed.
Meet in the parking lot of the small plaza at the corner of Hwy. 8 and Kirby in Greensville. To get there, drive west on King St. through Dundas and up the Dundas Hill to the top of the escarpment. At Bullock’s Corners, turn left to stay with Hwy. 8 and drive up the hill to Kirby which is the first street on the right at at the top of the hill. Turn on Kirby and then immediately right again into the parking area between the two rows of shops and offices.
Wear hiking boots. An optional pub stop will follow. Leader: Richard Reble at reblerichard@gmail.com
Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet on east side of Winners/Party City building (Hwy 10 & 4th Ave) at 9:00am or HVTA parking lot on west side of Emil Kolb Parkway, approximately 2 km west of Hwy 50 and 2 km south of Castlederg Rd at 9:30am.
Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage, Inge Eckerich, Bob Slack Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely Terrain: Easy
Distance: 12 km
Bring lunch, water and snacks.
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Location (Google Maps): Depart from roadside parking on McDui Ave
Hike Leader(s): Cynthia Archer Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 15
Departing from McDui Drive Access Trail at 16.9 km Map 6 we will hike to Felkers Falls for a picnic lunch then return to our cars.
Following the hike you are invited to join me as I enjoy some of the best gelato in the province.
Please register with me to receive news of any changes to our plans. Hike leader: Cynthia Archer archercynthiab@gmail.com 416 573 4236
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Cedarbrook Farm, 812, 8th Concession West, Flamborough
Hike Leader(s): Dan Welsh Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 5
Hosted by our good friend, Dan Welsh, we will walk gently around Cedarbrook Farm where we will see nesting Eastern Bluebirds, wrens and other species. It should take about 2 hours. Directions: take Highway 6 north towards Guelph; approx. 14km north of Highway 403 turn left (west) on 8th Concession West; Cedarbrook Farm is approx. 8 km on the south side.
Hike Leader: Dan Welsh Phone: 905-659-4957 or email: bluebird6@sympatico.ca
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Location (Google Maps): Corner of Mohawk and Upper Paradise in the Westcliffe Mall parking lot (near Food Basics)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Climb the steps and walk the streets and trails of West Hamilton. We will hike sections of the Bruce Trail as well as the trails of Iroquoia Heights. There will be weekly walks all summer. Now we are all getting older we are not hiking as fast as we used to. Hike is cancelled if there is heavy rain.
Leader: Paul Lewis (905) 331-8600 or email: outdooractive@hotmail.com
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location: Meet at the back of Kilbride Public School (by park and tennis courts). 6611 Panton St. (just off Kilbride st). Will be a shuttle to the Walker Line access to Mt. Nemo CA
Hike Leader(s): Karen Capindale-Smith Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 12
We will follow main BT up escarpment into Mt. Nemo CA ( for lovely views of the countryside) and out along rural roads. We will continue on into Bronte Creek/Cedar Springs Valley. We will finish our hike climbing a strenuous stretch out of the valley and into the village of Kilbride. Driver(s) will be needed to drive back to starting point to recover shuttle car(s). Bring water, snacks and lunch. Bug spray may be necessary. Drivers need Conservation pass or fee to park at CA.
Hike Leader: Karen Capindale-Smith; jsmith62@cogeco.ca (905) 332-7254; hike morning use cell (905) 749-0914.
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category:
Location: Meet in the Lakeshore Road parking lot just east of the Waterfront Centre and restaurant
Hike Leader(s): Lorne Carruthers Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
This will be a brisk walk along Lake Ontario, to the canal and back. Hike will be cancelled in poor weather.
Hike Leader: Lorne Carruthers. For information call Lorne at 905- 315-8762 or email: l.carruthers@hotmail.com
Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Location (Google Maps): BTC Parking Area. Take Hwy 10 north from Orangeville to 25 Sideroad, turn right, follow to 2nd Line EHS, turn left and drive 1.5 km to the fenced parking lot on the right hand side of the road.
Hike Leader(s): Robert Humphreys Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 16 km
An opportunity to hike the Splitrock, 2nd Line EHS, Walter Tovell and Lookout Side Trails, along with part of the Southern Outlier Side Trail, all linked together by the Main Trail. Hiking boots required. Bring a snack lunch, two litres of drinking water, insect repellent and sunscreen. Dogs are welcome, but must be leashed and owners scoop the poop. There is no dropout point. Map #19 Phone: 226-749-1795
Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Location (Google Maps): Beaver Valley Section, Map 27. Meet at off road parking on Sideroad 7A at the top of the hill, behind the ski lifts (Km 81.0). From Hwy 10, just west of Flesherton, turn right/north on Grey County Rd 32 (Beaver Valley Rd). Road number changes to County Rd 30, then 7th Line. Continue north, then turn right/east and drive about 1.2 km to the sharp bend. Look for entrance to parking on your left/north.
Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage, Tristan Goguen, Pat Foley Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 16.1 km
We will shuttle back to parking at Side Road 22C and 3rd Line C (Km 97.1) We will start the day hiking up to Grey Rd 7 then through a bird sanctuary and around a beaver pond,l continuing along the escarpment and finishing at the top of the Talisman ski hill. Bring snacks, lunch and water.
Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location: The Galaxy Theatre parking lot. Meet in the parking lot at the tall “Galaxy Centre” sign next to the traffic lights.
1020 10th St. W., Owen Sound
Hike Leader(s): Carol Mullin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
Distance: 3.3 km
This scenic loop starts at the west end of Lundy Lane (at 135.4 on Map 34). We will hike above and below the Escarpment seeing a variety of plants and escarpment features. Approximately 1.5 hours. Map 34
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category:
Location (Google Maps): Schneider’s Woods Waterloo – We meet at Zehrs parking lot, 450 Erb St. West Waterloo. We will gather there in the parking lot and take all of our cars to the start, about 20 minutes to the entrance to Schneider’s Woods.
Hike Leader(s): Gregory & Jeanette Vincent Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 14
Schneider’s Woods is. a large tract of privately owned land west of Waterloo on the Waterloo moraine. Good trails with spring flowers. No dogs. Hike Leaders: Gregory & Jeanette Vincent, vincent.greg@gmail.com 519-579-8210. M-T 7-9 p.m.
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Junior Hiker
Location (Google Maps): Lowville
Hike Leader(s): Anne Armstrong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 4
Come discover the ruins of an old farmhouse along the River and Ruin walk. We will meet in the parking lot of Loweville, opposite the Loweville Bistro. We will make our way to the trail leading us to the ruins. Bring a snack/water, sunscreen and insect repellent. Also bring $5 for the Spring badge. Please register with the leader.
Leader: Anne Armstrong – hikingrandma@gmail.com – 905 617 3937
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Hikers R Us
Location (Google Maps): Map 11, Km 9.2 on Blue Trial,Parking area on Sixth Line.
Distance: ” km
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Hikers R Us
Location (Google Maps): Map 11 Km 9.2 on Halton Falls Blue Trail on Sixth Line
Hike Leader(s): Ronald Granger Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 13.0 km
Hilton Falls Side Trail loop hike.
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category:
Location (Google Maps): Parking lot of the Chedoke Golf Club in Hamilton.
Hike Leader(s): Daljeet Juneja Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10
Hamilton Radial Trail +/- 10km loop.
Hike Leader : Daljeet Juneja.
E Mail : ds.jds.juneja@gmail.com
Phone : 905 -870- 3088.
Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Location (Google Maps): Map 25. Meet at roadside parking on south side of 25 Sideroad at 2nd Line EHS.
Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage, Inge Eckerich, Bob Slack Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 km
Loop hike. We will hike the Walter Tovell, Carriage and Lookout Side Trails and a section of Main Trail.
Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location: Palgrave Forest parking lot on the south side of Finnerty Road. Take Hwy 50 south 0.8 km from Hwy 9 and turn west onto Finnerty SR. Drive 750 m to the Palgrave Forest parking lot on the south side of the road.
Hike Leader(s): Tessa Shelvey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 9 km
Enjoy a nice loop in the Palgrave Forest. Bring a snack or lunch for break on the trail.
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category:
Location (Google Maps): Grimsby
Hike Leader(s): Richard Reble Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 8
In part, this hike follows the Bruce Trail in Grimsby (which too is a part of Iroquoia), but the second half follows an urban street along the base of the escarpment in order to make a loop which ends with one dandy climb.
Meet on the wide shoulder of Park Rd. at the corner of Ridge Road in Grimsby next to a long row of high cedar trees. Wear boots. An optional pub stop will follow.
Leader: Richard Reble at reblerichard@gmail.com
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Hikers R Us
Location (Google Maps): Meet at parking lot at Erindale Park, 1695 Dundas Street West, Mississauga, just east of Mississauga Road.
Hike Leader(s): Norman Young Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 14
We will do a loop hike of about 14 km along Sawmill Creek and the Credit River (several hills). Bring water, snack/lunch, and gear appropriate for the conditions. No dogs please.
Please register by Tuesday evening with the hike leader, Norman Young mny176@outlook.com, 905 845 0939 cell 905 330 6605
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): City View Park in North Burlington. The park is located on Kerns Rd just south of Hwy 5.
Hike Leader(s): Connie Rusynyk Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 8
We will meet in the north parking lot closest to Hwy 5 where washrooms are sometimes (?) available.
The hike will follow the escarpment ridge along the main trail towards Waterdown and return via the Blue Trail. If conditions are favourable we will hike to the waterfalls off Waterdown Rd. Bring snack, water, sunscreen and bugspray. Refreshment stop at the Copper Kettle in Waterdown afterwards if you so choose and for anyone interested we will go on a tour of the True North Art Galley just around the corner.
Hike Leader: Connie Rusynyk email: c.rusynyk@sympatico.ca phone 905 520 6502
Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: An evening walk.
Location: Meet in the municipal parking lot by the river on the west side of 1st Ave. E between 7th St. E and 8th St. E in Owen Sound.
Hike Leader(s): George Govier Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
This bi-weekly series of evening walks will explore various routes within the city of Owen Sound. It will take approximately 2 hours. For more information phone: 226-664-0922.
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category:
Location (Google Maps): Corner of Mohawk and Upper Paradise in the Westcliffe Mall parking lot (near Food Basics)
Hike Leader(s): Paul Lewis Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Climb the steps and walk the streets and trails of West Hamilton. We will hike sections of the Bruce Trail as well as the trails of Iroquoia Heights. There will be weekly walks all summer. Now we are all getting older we are not hiking as fast as we used to. Hike is cancelled if there is heavy rain.
Leader: Paul Lewis (905) 331-8600 or email: outdooractive@hotmail.com
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley Conservation Area
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 12 km
Description
There is no dropout point. No dogs please.
Depart: 10:00 am Last parking lot in Dundas Valley C.A. There is a Parking fee of $10 or free with Conservation Membership
Directions: From the 403 W take the Main St. W. Exit. Turn left onto Main St and travel to Osler Dr. Turn right and Follow Governor’s Rd. Turn Left onto Governor’s Rd and follow to the Dundas Valley C.A. at the edge of town. Entrance will be on your left.
Hike Description: Several loops around Dundas Valley C.A. bring a snack, water.
Hike Leader: Lorraine Sherred 13hiking13@gmail.com
Email please
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Location: Meet in the Lakeshore Road parking lot just east of the Waterfront Centre and restaurant
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Description
This will be a brisk walk along Lake Ontario, to the canal and back. Hike will be cancelled in poor weather.
Hike Leader: Lorne Carruthers. For information call Lorne at 905- 315-8762 or email: l.carruthers@hotmail.com