- HikeType Bus Hike
- HikeIcon https://hikes.brucetrail.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/7/marker_bus-hikes-2.png
- PaceTypes Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
- TerrainTypes ,Hilly,Level 2 (Intermediate - some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot),Rocky,Variable
- PaidOuting Yes
Trip Information
Departure Time: 08:30
Return to City Time: 18:30
Departure Point: Kipling Departure Point
Registration Required:
Registration Costs
Members - $25.00
Child Members - $10.00
Non-Members - $32.00
Child Non-Members - $14.00
Optional Items
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Bus Hike
Location (Google Maps): Km 0 (Grimsby) to km 15.7 (Stoney Creek) - Bruce Trail Reference Guide 31st ed. Maps 5-6
Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales, Felix Wan Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Hilly, Level 2 (Intermediate - some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot), Rocky, Variable
Distance: 16 km
Description
Our Iroquoia in 8 series will cover the 122.5 km Iroquia Section of the Bruce Trail in eight moderate paced hikes of a maximum distance of 15-16 km per day. The first four hikes are scheduled for the Fall of 2025 (bi-weekly commencing Sep 27th) and the last four hikes are scheduled for the Spring of 2026. There will be the opportunity to earn the Iroquoia “stained glass” fundraiser badge. For the fundraiser badge, you are allowed to complete up to a maximum of three of the hikes independently if you miss the scheduled hikes (this badge cannot be earned independently ). Funds from the fundraiser badge go towards the Iroquoia club's endeavors to protect the Niagara Escarpment and the trail 'forever, for everyone". There will also be the option to earn the Red Fox Independent badge ($10 Members/$15 Non-Members) which is available to those who hike the section independetly or on organized hikes. Hikers who have completed the section and qualify will be presented with the badge of their choice on the eighth hike in the Spring. Badge fees will be collected prior to the final hike.
Everyone is welcome to join any of the hikes in the series whether regardless if they want to complete the E2E or come on just a few.
Those who want to complete the E2E/earn one of the badges are strongly advised to register as soon as registration opens to ensure seating on the bus.
Hike #1 will pickup where we left off in the Spring at the end of the Niagara E2E series at the boundary between the Niagara and Iroquoia sections in Grimsby. Note that the hike will begin with a steep climb up the escarpment from Grimsby shortly after the bus drops us off. We will ascend the staircase to Beamer Conservation Area with views over Grimsby and Lake Ontario. After exiting the Conservation area there will be a couple of km of road before continuing along the top of the escarpment. The trail continues along the escarpment through Woolverton, Wiona, and Vinemount Conservation areas. Time permitting there will be a refreshment stop in downtown Stoney Creek.
** This hike is meant for hikers taking the Bus from Kipling Subway only. **