Iroquoia

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps): Various locations (meeting spots and start locations) will be sent to all registered hikers. We will hike from the south end to the north end.

Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: Varies but should be between 17-22km per day

Description

This multi-day hike is a Thames Valley ETE hike from the start on Southdel Rd to the finish in St. Mary’s – about 110km.  It is their 50th anniversary so a special badge will be available on our last day of hiking at a cost TBA. You may also consider membership in the Thames Valley Club. https://tvta.ca

Please ensure you are physically capable of multi-day hiking and are available for each day of the hike. This is a car shuttle hike and everyone will be asked to share in the car shuttling – please ensure your car is car shuttle ready. Please dress for the expected weather, pack enough water and food for each day and bring your icers in case the trail is still icy. Poles are also suggested.

The trail is a mixture of road walking, rugged trail and urban hiking through London.  It may also be quite wet.

The hike will be limited to 10 hikers including the hike leader.

If you have any questions, please reach out to ruthdmoffatt  @ gmail.  com.

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps): W.J. McCallion Planetarium, Burke Science Building
McMaster University, Hamilton, ON

Hike Leader(s): BTC Staff Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Description

This year, for the first time in almost 375 years, a total solar eclipse will be casting a shadow across the Niagara Escarpment. This means that on April 8, 2024 the moon will pass between the sun and the earth and sections of the Bruce Trail, particularly in the south, will be prime viewing locations.

To celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime event, the Bruce Trail Conservancy (BTC) is hosting three FREE eclipse-themed planetarium programs for BTC members, offered by the W. J. McCallion Planetarium at McMaster University.

In this one-hour program in the unique domed planetarium, we’ll learn all about eclipses in general, how to view the upcoming solar eclipse safely, and what exactly to expect on April 8.

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Our group will meet outside the Burke Science Building at 12:30 pm. Program starts promptly at 1:00 pm and doors do not reopen.

Be prepared for paid parking on campus.

Directions and parking rates: https://planetarium.physics.mcmaster.ca/directions/

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Seating is limited and registration is required. Limit of two tickets per membership.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps): We will meet at the Calcium Pits roadside parking on Twiss Rd, Milton (just south of Camp Manitou- Boy Scout camp and just north of Derry Rd.) at 9am sharp. See link below for directions.
We encourage carpooling, where possible, as this roadside parking area has limited room for cars. There is plenty of parking at nearby Kilbride Park, behind Kilbride School at the end of Panton St. If you would like to meet there, a vehicle for 7 + the driver will be leaving at 8:30am.

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: 9 km

Description

This is an in and out hike intended for all Iroquoia Hike Leaders whether you are currently a Hike Leader or are interested in becoming one. Everyone is welcome and this is a great hike to ask questions. We will have an optional social afterwards at a local restaurant/cafe or a tailgate lunch if the weather is nice.
From the parking lot we will proceed past the calcium pits toward Guelph Line (GL). We will cross GL and enter Crawford Lake Conservation Area and make our way to the Info Centre via Crawford Lake for a snack/bio break. Then we will proceed to the Nassagawaya Canyon Look Out before making our way back to the cars.

You may very well need your icers as April can bring any type of conditions. Please dress for the weather. Bring water and snacks in addition to all the other backpack essentials.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Land End to End
April 20/24 – 17km Meet in front of the Lavender Cemetery (Capacity 10 vehicles) Car shuttle to Roadside pkg on 15 Sideroad at Prince of Wales Rd (Cap 7 vehicles)
44.172483, -80.157538
April 21/24 – 17.3km Meet on roadside parking 15 Sideroad and Prince of Wales as above and car shuttle to Roadside parking on 1st Line East below 5 Sideroad (Cap 5)
44.119199, -80.112593
April 22/24 – 20km Meet at the Mono Community Centre (Cap 40) 44.026195, -80.071516 Car shuttle to 1st Line East as above (Cap 5)

Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Slippery and Steep Sections, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 17-20km per day

Description

This is a special series of  3  hikes to complete the Dufferin Hi-Land section of the Bruce Trail.  The organization, guidance, logistics and the Yellow Lady Slipper  stained glass badge is included in your fee which is non-refundable. Proceeds support the Dufferin Hi-Land Bruce Trail Club which in turn supports the Bruce Trail Conservancy mission to “Preserving a ribbon of wilderness, for everyone, forever.”

Please note that you are signing up for the entire series of 3 hikes as a Group Hike. The Dufferin Hi-Land  in 3  is geared to experienced distance hikers with the expectation of a 3  to 5.0 km/ hr. pace maintained over a 15km plus day.  The section is approximately 55km km so daily distances are based on available parking. No dropout points have been established and therefore hikers who must drop out, will be responsible for their own transportation back to their vehicle. Please note that transportation back to your vehicle is very limited in this section.  Please be honest about your hiking abilities. We will hike at a steady pace but there will be plenty of time to take pictures and to enjoy the flora and fauna.  This particular set of 3 hikes is intended to be Medium/Brisk.  Please be honest about your degree of physical fitness and ability prior to registration. It is a group hike so it is important you are able to keep pace with the person in front of you.

Attire and Daily Hikes. 

Hikers will be expected to be wearing proper hiking boots and layered clothing with the expectation of cool and possible wet weather.  Sufficient food and water for a full day of hiking is required as well as hiking poles (if you use them), and wet weather gear is strongly recommended. Bug spray and sun screen as you require. Clothing adjustments, bio-breaks are as needed. Please let the sweep person know and they will wait for you. A morning break around 10am and a 10-15 minute on-trail lunch break will be scheduled. An afternoon break will be based on our expected finish time. Depending on weather conditions, these times may vary. Everyone must carry a First Aid kit.

Missing Hikes/Making-up Hike

Since this is a 3 day hike, it is expected that everyone registered will plan to attend all three days. Since this is a car shuttle hike, please ensure your vehicle is car shuttle ready. All participants will be expected to take turns either driving to the start or driving the drivers back at the end of the day. Carpooling to our meeting spot with 2 people in the car is generally ok but if more than that, please let the hike leader know.

Leave No Trace

Please remember, like all hikes, this is a Leave No Trace hike. Pack out whatever you pack in. Do not toss anything onto or into any sections of the trail. We will also try to leave the trail better than we found it so we will be collecting trail trash we might see along the way.

Daily

We meet for each hike by at least 7:45am each day with the hope that we can leave as soon as everyone has arrived and no later than 8am.  This meeting locations are indicated above.  The schedule is subject to change.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Hike Leader(s): Freddy Wang Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: Varies – 17-20 km per day

Description

This is a special series of 3 hikes (April 20, April 27, and May 4) proceeding northbound to complete the Dufferin Hi-Land section of the Bruce Trail. The organization, guidance, logistics and the Yellow Lady Slipper stained glass badge is included in your fee which is non-refundable. Proceeds support the Dufferin Hi-Land Bruce Trail Club which in turn supports the Bruce Trail Conservancy mission to “Preserving a ribbon of wilderness, for everyone, forever.”

The Dufferin Hi-Land in 3 is geared to experienced distance hikers with the expectation of a 3 to 5 km/hr pace maintained over a 17 km to 20 km day.  The section is approximately 55 km km so daily distances are based on available parking. No dropout points have been established and therefore hikers who must drop out, will be responsible for their own transportation back to their vehicle. Please note that transportation back to your vehicle is very limited in this section.

This particular set of 3 hikes is intended to be Medium/Brisk.  Please be honest about your degree of physical fitness and ability prior to registration. It is a group hike so it is important you are able to keep pace with the person in front of you.

Hikers will be expected to be wearing proper hiking boots and layered clothing with the expectation of cool and possible wet weather.  Sufficient food and water for a full day of hiking is required as well as hiking poles (if you use them), and wet weather gear is strongly recommended.

Missing Hikes/Making-up Hike

Since this is a 3-day hike, it is expected that everyone registered will plan to attend all three days.

TRANSPORTATION

Since this is a car shuttle hike, please ensure your vehicle is car shuttle ready. All participants will be expected to take turns either driving to the start or driving the drivers back at the end of the day. Carpooling to our meeting spot with 2 people in the car is generally ok but if more than that, please let the hike leader know.

April 20 (20km):

Meet at the Mono Community Centre (Cap 40) 44.026195, -80.071516

Car shuttle to 1st Line East (Cap 5) 44.119199, -80.112593

April 27 (17.3km):

Meet on roadside parking 15 Sideroad and Prince of Wales (Cap 7) 44.172483, -80.157538

Car shuttle to Roadside parking on 1st Line East below 5 Sideroad (Cap 5) 44.119199, -80.112593

May 4 (17km):

Meet in front of the Lavender Cemetery (Capacity 10)

Car shuttle to Roadside pkg on 15 Sideroad at Prince of Wales Rd (Cap 7)
44.172483, -80.157538

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Hilton Falls Conservation Area, 4985 Campbellville Rd., Milton

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: 9 – 10 km.

Description

Join us for this hike at Hilton Falls Conservation Area as we begin the annual search for early wildflowers. Hopefully we’ll spot some. Meet in the parking lot of Hilton Falls Conservation Area at 9:45 am. for a 10:00 am. start. Bring water, a snack and sunscreen as well as hiking poles if using. We will do a there and back/ loop hike taking us around the Beaver Meadows loop as well as a stop at the falls. A reservation through Halton Parks is required.
Leader: Anne Armstrong