Iroquoia

Loop Hikes #1 - Boyne Valley Provincial Park

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Boyne Valley Provincial Park – parking lot on Prince of Wales Drive 80 metres south of Prince of Wales Side Trail

Hike Leader(s): Pati Greenwood, Jeff Dowsett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: 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: 13 km

Description

We will hike BT side trails and the main trail for 13K loop.  This hike will feature some steep climbs and more moderate terrain.  We will meet at the parking lot on Prince of Wales Drive just south of the Prince of Wales Side Trail.  Bring plenty of water and a snack.  Please arrive by 8:15 am as we will eave promptly at 8:30 am.

Kilbride to Lowville

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Meeting at Park behind Kilbride Public School

Hike Leader(s): Cathie Green Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10-12 kms

Description

We will meet at park behind Kilbride Public School and hike along Kilbride Street to Twiss Road and onto the main trail at 8th Line – this will meet up with the River and Ruins side trail which we will take along Bronte Creek  and then follow a private trail to Lowville to snack/lunch at Lowville Park – There is an outdoor sculpture garden we can wonder through on the way -we will return by completing the River and Ruins side trail and back out onto  main trail  and follow blue trail- side streets back to our vehicles

Must bring Water and wear suitable clothing for weather- Lunch/snack/poles/hat/bug spray/sunscreen –

Any concerns or questions, please text or email me through this form.

Loop Hike #2 - Speyside

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Toronto
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Pear Tree Park & Bruce Trail Parking, 15 Side Road

Hike Leader(s): Pati Greenwood, Jeff Dowsett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 14K

Description

We will hike the main trail and side trails for 14K loop.  We will meet at the Bruce Trail Pear Tree Parking Lot on 15 Sideroad, 200 m southwest of Halton Road 25.  Bring plenty of water and a snack.  Please arrive by 8:15 am as we will leave promptly at 8:30 am.

Crawford Lake Loop

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Crawford Lake Conservation Area, 3115 Conservation Road, off of Guelph Line.

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: Approx. 7-8 km.

Description

Hike the lovely trails of this area with a great views towards Rattlesnake Point. Meet in the lower parking lot at Crawford Lake Conservation Area at 9:15 for a 10:00 am. start. Bring water, a snack, insect repellent and sunscreen. Hiking poles might be useful. We may get lucky and see some Turkey Vultures. Reservation with Halton Parks is necessary.

Contact the hike leader through this form if there are any questions.

Falls to Falls

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Parking area beside Mill St at the Smokey Hollow Side Trail. GPS Coordinates N43.330803, W79.886980

Hike Leader(s): Ross Estrella Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Hilly, Rocky, Variable
Distance: 12.5 kms

Description

At a moderate to brisk pace we’ll hike from Borer’s Falls to the Great Falls at Smokey Hollow while enjoying the rhythmic and calming sound of Grindstone Creek rushing water. Please bring snack, lunch and sufficient water for hydration. Bring sun screen, sun head protection and bug spray in the event our friendly mosquitoes welcome us. Comfortable hiking shoe/boot and poles are strongly suggested. Please dress accordingly to weather forecast for the area. Please make sure your personal medication and health card is with you at all times. No drop out.