Hike Schedule

Iroquoia E2E Hike 1 of 6 Car Shuttle Hike - Proof of Vaccination Required

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hike departs at 8:30 am from the Grimsby Lions Community Pool, map 5, 1 Elm St., located at the south end of Coronation Pk.

Hike Leader(s): Jacquie Van Dyke Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 22 km

Description

Car shuttle hike with no dropouts. In compliance with provincial health regulations, car shuttle hikes are restricted to hikers who can show proof of vaccination with matching ID. Masks will be worn during the shuttle, vehicle windows will be open a crack, and there will be a maximum of four hikers per vehicle. Please be prepared to shuttle fellow hikers.

This hike will take us through the Vinemount, Woolverton, and Beamer Conservation Areas. There will be varied terrain and some beautiful views. Hiking boots or shoes are mandatory while poles are recommended. Please carry icers in your backpack as we may encounter icy conditions. Bring a minimum of 2L of water, snacks, your lunch, and dress for the weather.

A side order of trails

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Angels Gate Winery

Hike Leader(s): Karen Limardi Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 5k

Description

Hike the side trails and main trail around angels gate winery including the Beamsville Bench, Angel and Mountainview Side Trails.
Beautiful trails but can be rocky

Dundas Valley Conservation Area

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Hikers R Us
Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley Conservation Area

Hike Leader(s): Charlotte Stewart Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 12-14 km

Description

Meet at the second parking lot  for a 9 am departure. We will explore the trails of the DVCA including the Sawmill Trail, the Main loop, and the Heritage trail. Please bring water, snack/lunch, sunscreen, may need icers depending on the weather. Conservation/parking fees apply. Covid protocols apply. Mask required to use Trail Centre washrooms.

For cancellations the morning of the hike please call/text 905 906-0519.

Hoggs Falls

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Blue Mountain Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Horton’s on First St. in Collingwood.

Hike Leader(s): Flo Kusiak – (705) 443-8075 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 6 km

Description

We will drive to the Hoggs Falls parking lot at km 67.5 on Lower Valley Rd. in the Beaver Valley section.
After viewing the falls, we will do a figure 8 loop hike using both the main trail and various side trails.
This hike takes us through a variety of different terrains and landscapes.
Bring water and a snack.
Map: 26 Edition 30

River and Ruin

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Public Parking BEHIND the Kilbride Public School.

Hike Leader(s): Jill Parratt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 7

Description

Please meet at 9:15, hike will start at 9:30.

Starting behind Kilbride Public School we will hike along Patton St and 8 Sideroad to Twiss Rd and the start of River and Ruin. We will hike the River and Ruin main trail to Britannia Rd and then return. The Trail has several hills on both sides of Bronte Creek.

Please bring water and a snack.

If you need to contact me on the day of the hike please text 905-399-3601. Jill

Iroquoia E2E Hike 2 of 6 Car Shuttle Hike - Proof of Vaccination Required

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hike begins at 8:30, meeting point is roadside parking at the end of Glover Mountain Rd. Map 6 by the Glover Mtn Side Trail (GPS N43.209155, W79.773801)

Hike Leader(s): Jacquie Van Dyke Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 20km

Description

1. Car shuttle hike with no dropouts. In compliance with provincial health regulations, car shuttle hikes are restricted to hikers who can show proof of vaccination with matching ID. Masks will be worn during the shuttle, vehicle windows will be open a crack, and there will be a maximum of four hikers per vehicle. Please be prepared to shuttle fellow hikers.

This hike will take us through Hamilton, along the Escarpment Rail Trail, and through Felker’s Falls Conservation Area. There will be varied terrain and some interesting views. Hiking boots or shoes are mandatory while hiking poles are recommended. Please carry icers or other traction footwear in your backpack as we may encounter icy conditions. Please bring a minimum of 1.5L of water, snacks, a lunch, and dress for the weather.

9:00 am Long Hike Jordan to Moyer / Louth

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps):

Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan

Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Fast
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 12k

Description

Note the New Start Time From Jordan Hollow Hike the main trail to Moyer Road or Louth and Return. You must register for each hike

Short Hike - Jordan

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Jordan Hollow Park

Hike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Strenuous

Description

Hike along the Jordan Creek to Upper Balls Falls or the Jim Rainforth Trail.  You must register for each hike. Bring hiking boots and water.

Explore the Interior Skinner’s Woods

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadsie parking on Gleason Lake Rd at the corner of Colpoy’s Range Rd (where the Curly Harnden and Len Holley Side Trails meet), south of km 163.1 (Map 35)

Hike Leader(s): Robert Knapp Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
Distance: 6 km

Description

This loop hike begins with the Len Holley Side Trail, then follows the snowmobile trail to the Skinner’s Woods Side Trail.  We will return to our cars via the Len Holley Side Trail.  Bring a snack.  Approx. 3 hours.