Iroquoia

Lunar New Year Hike - 8:45am

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps): City View Park – Burlington – Proceed to the big parking lot off of Kerns Rd.

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

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: Approx 12km

Description

Year of the Snake

Wednesday, 29th January 2025 marks the beginning of the new lunar year. This year will be the Year of the Snake, the sixth of all zodiac animals. This period stands out for its wisdom, mystery, and transformation, emphasizing introspection, strategic planning, and personal growth.

Please join us for a hike along the Mountains to Sea Greenway Trail which is an International Friendship Trail in Taiwan. https://brucetrail.org/international-friendship-trails/
This hike requires that all participants are able to hike approx 12km at a steady pace. Please bring enough snacks, lunch and water needed for an approx 4 hour hike. We will have a morning break and a lunch break. You must bring a pair of icers and wear proper hiking boots. Please dress for the weather.
At the end of the hike, lucky red packets will be given, with our wishes for a very Happy Lunar New Year.

Roaming in the Snow

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Princess Point RBG

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. 9 km.

Description

Come enjoy Princess Point in the snow. We will hike the trails of this beautiful RBG property to include Princess Point, Ginger Valley, Sassafras Trail, Caleb’s Walk and Churchill Park. Meet in the parking lot of Princess Point at 9:45 am. for a 10:00 am. start. Bring water, a snack and  poles if using. Icers may be necessary. There is a fee for parking or an RBG membership.

Grindstone Creek and Clappison Woods via Hidden Valley

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Grindstone Creek and Clappison Woods via Hidden Valley Road

Hike Leader(s): Victoria Best Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 10km

Description

Meet in the parking lot next to the Hidden Valley Park Washrooms at 9:45 for a 10:00 am start.
This is a 10 km loop hike. Hike distance will be reduced if hiking conditions are poor. Dress appropriately for the weather and for slippery trail conditions. Bring food and water, hiking boots, and icers.
We begin the hike by walking in a north westerly direction along Grindstone Creek on Hidden Valley Road.
We hike local trails along the east side of Grindstone Creek and then cross Grindstone Creek when we join the BTC main trail.
The hike will take us through Clappison (Black) Woods and ends with a walk along Lemonville Road back to our cars.

Winterloops #3 - Hilton Falls Conservation Area

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hilton Falls Conservation Area – Reservations Required

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, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 12 km

Description

This is a series of five winter loop hikes.  Join us for one, some or all.

This hike will explore Hilton Falls Conservation Area on the Hilton Falls Side Trail and  Conservation Area trails.  Bring water and snacks.  Wear layers for winter conditions, bring icers and hiking poles.

Park in Hilton Falls Conservation Area parking lot, accessible from Campbellville Road.  Reservations are required.  For further information see Conservation Halton web site: https://www.conservationhalton.ca/parks/hilton-falls/

Please arrive by 8:15 am as we will depart promptly at 8:30 am.

Niagara E2E in 5 - Stained-Glass Fundraiser Badge

Hosting Club: Niagara, Iroquoia
Category: Stained Glass Badge End to End Fundraiser Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Woodend Conservation Area is our first meeting spot.

Hike Leader(s): Anita Bergsma Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: Varies but around 16km per outing

Description

Join us in earning a Niagara End 2 End Badge starting on February 9th, 2025 for a series of 5 hikes. Each hike will be approximately 16 kms at a moderate pace.  This is suitable for intermediate to advanced hikers.

We will be using hiker’s vehicles to shuttle between our start and end point for each hike.

Proper hiking boots and icers are a must!  Bring hiking poles, food/snacks, water, hat, and rainwinter gear.

Arrive at 9:00am for roll call/check in/drive to the starting point.  Hike will start at 9:30 am sharp

It is important to complete each section within a time frame to consider the shorter days.

Hikers will receive their Stain Glass End to End badge upon completion.

If you must miss a day but can make it up before the last scheduled hike, you will still qualify for the badge.

Please, no children/dogs. All logistics/scheduling/start/stop and parking (shared cost if there is a fee)and a hike leader to guide you, is included.

Planed routes, gps co-ordinates and parking information to be posted closer to hike time.

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Day 1: Queenston Heights to Woodend Conservation Area (16 KM)

Day 2 Woodend Conservation area to Decew House (16 KM)

Day 3 Decew House to Rockway (16 KM)

Day 4 Rockway to Margaret Reed Side Trail Parking (18.7 KM)

Day 5 Margaret Reed Parking to Grimsby Terminus (17 KM)