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To view all Bruce Trail Conservancy Hikes click here- 02October 2, 2019
CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN Iroquoia End-2-End Mt Nemo to Kilbride
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/iroquoia-end-2-end-mt-nemo-to-kilbride/Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Hikers R Us
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Kilbride roadside parking (km 98.8 Map 10) at the corner of No 7-Twiss Rd and No 8 Sideroad.
Hike Leader(s): Cynthia Archer Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footingDescription
We will shuttle to Mount Nemo (km 88.2 Map 10)then hike 10 km to our cars stopping for lunch along the river. This may be lengthened by adding the 2.5 River and Ruin loop.Please register with me to receive news of any changes to our plans. Hike leader Cynthia Archer archercynthiab@gmail.com 416 573 4236 This is the final hike of the Iroquoia End-2-End series.
- 02October 2, 2019
Loopy Hike
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/loopy-hike/Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location: Dundas Valley
Hike Leader(s): Janina Vanderpost Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 8kmDescription
Meet at the Dundas Valley Trail Centre parking lot- the lot closest to the Trail Centre. The entrance to the Trail Centre is located off Governors Road, Dundas. Parking fee or Hamilton Conservation Authority pass. Beginning at the Trail Centre we will hike two loops involving the Spring Creek, John White, Sawmill, Sulphur Creek and Main Trails. Some hills. Hiking boots. water, snack. Hike Leader Janina Vanderpost 905-521-2296 kayakhiker1@gmail.com - 03October 3, 2019
Iroquios Ridge
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/iroquios-ridge/Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): Oakville Town Hall
Hike Leader(s): Norman Young Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 12 kmDescription
A loop hike along Morrison Drainage Ditch through Iroquois woods and back by Town hall valley.bring water, snack etc
- 03October 3, 2019
Optimist Heritage Trail to Christie Lake
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/optimist-heritage-trail-to-christie-lake/Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location: Bullocks park in Greensville. Across from the Anglican Church on Highway 8
Hike Leader(s): Lorraine Sherred Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10-11kmDescription
Starting on the Greenville Optimist Heritage trail to Christies Lake loop and back again. Please bring water and snack. No Dogs Please. - 05October 5, 2019
History of Crooks Hollow Walk
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/history-of-crooks-hollow-walk/Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Education Hike
Location (Google Maps): opposite 745 Crooks Hollow Road on the south side, Please note Hwy # 8 is closed due to erosion on a section so do a google map search to find best route
Hike Leader(s): Bronwen Tregunno Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: ~ 5 kmDescription
Part of IBTC education series. Join local historian enthusiast Rosemary Horsewood as she leads us on a walk through this once busy industrial area dating back to 1803. We’ll start at Crooks Hollow dam and walk back to Crooks Hollow to point out the Miller’s houses then walk along Spencer’s Creek and talk about Darnley Grist Mill, Bullocks Corner and houses that still stand from this period.
PLEASE NOTE Highway # 8 has a washed out section so you will not be able to take normal route up #8. Please check Google map or some other direction app to figure out your route or call me 905-637-7136
Meet at Crooks Hollow Parking Lot on south side left if heading west on Crooks Hollow Road just past 745 Crooks Hollow Raod. GPS 43°16’36.6″N 80°00’03.4”W Arrive at 8:45 am for sign-in, introductions and instructions. LIMIT 20 people. Please register with hike leader Bron brontreg@cogeco.ca 905-637-7136,
Bring snacks and water and be aware that if the weather is warm biting insects may still be around. Ticks are also in our area. To learn more about ticks go to https://conservationhamilton.ca/ticks-and-lyme-disease/ Learn about Crooks Hollow here http://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/trails/view/crooks-hollow-historical-trail
Optional refreshment stop after.