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To view all Bruce Trail Conservancy Hikes click here- 10November 10, 2019
Primrose/Boyne Valley/Mulmur Hills
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/primrose-boyne-valley-mulmur-hills/Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Parking Lot at 1st Line East just east of where the Main Trail crosses 1st Line East at km 29.4, Map 20. (Emergency #716599)
Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law 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: 18 kmsDescription
Join us for a late Fall walk in the Dufferin Hi-Lands from Primrose to just east of Whitfield on the Prince of Wales Side Trail, the Primrose Loop Side Trail, the Boyne Valley Side Trail and parts of the Main Trail. Please bring hiking boots, 2L of water, sunscreen and lunch. Please arrive early at 8:45 am so that we can all sign in before heading off at 9 sharp. Pre-registration at stuarthikes@gmail.com required.Gentle Hike/Beginners
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/gentle-hike-beginners/Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Halton Agreement Forest
Hike Leader(s): Anne Armstrong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: Up to 8 km.Description
The Halton Agreement Forest is an area riddled with bicycle trails and some fine hiking trails. The challenge is to sort them out! Join us for an easy walk in this popular area. The parking lot for the entrance to this part of the forest is on the east side of Guelph Line, north of the 401 and across from the Mohawk/Woodbine Raceway and Casino. Overflow parking is in the northwest corner of the Raceway. Be careful as it is easy to miss the entrance. Bring water and a snack. Leader: Anne Armstrong 905 617 3937 hikingrandma@gmail.com - 11November 11, 2019No events
- 12November 12, 2019No events
- 13November 13, 2019
Crawford Lake
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/crawford-lake-2/Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Hikers R Us
Location (Google Maps): Crawford Lake
Hike Leader(s): Ronald Granger Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 14.0 KmDescription
Loop hike on Main Bruce trail ,Crawford Lake side trail and part of Rattlesnake Trail - 14November 14, 2019
Rattle Snake Pt Conservation Area to Twiss Rd
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/rattle-snake-pt-conservation-area-to-twiss-rd/Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Parking on Twiss Rd. (just south of Camp Manitou and north of Derry Rd.) and shuttle to Rattlesnake Pt. Conservation Area. Drivers will need Conservation Pass or fee to park at CA
Hike Leader(s): Karen Capindale-Smith Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: +/- 12kmDescription
From Rattlesnake Pt. CA we will follow conservation side trails and main BT along the escarpment and descend/ascend Nassagaweya Canyon into Crawford Lake CA. From there we will wind our way through the CA and on to the calcium pits at Twiss Rd.Please bring water, snack and lunch. Icers (god forbid) may be necessary
Contact Info: jsmith62@cogeco.ca or (905)332-7254; hike morning use cell (905) 749-0914
Gage Park & St Clair West History Walk
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/gage-park-st-clair-west-history-walk/Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Education Hike
Location (Google Maps): Gage Park Tropical Greenhouse Parking Lot
Hike Leader(s): Gary Wrathall Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: ~3-4 kmDescription
Leisurely urban walk through beautiful Gage Park and a visit to the tropical greenhouses. Learn about the history of the area on stops along this gentle education hike. Meet at the Gage Park Tropical Greenhouse parking lot. Washrooms available at greenhouse. Wear good walking shoes and bring water & snacks. There is a small diner called Gage Park Diner for optional lunch stop 975 Main St E. Registration not required. Contact Gary for more information gary.wrathall@sympatico.ca phone 905-681-6167 Cancelled in inclement weather.More about Gage Park Greenhouse https://www.hamilton.ca/attractions/culture/gage-park-greenhouse More about St Clair Historical District https://uwaterloo.ca/heritage-resources-centre/sites/ca.heritage-resources-centre/files/uploads/files/Final%20Report%20-%20St%20Clair%20Blvd%20-%20FINAL.pdf
Thursday Group - Hidden Valley/Lemonville/Grindstone Creek
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/thursday-group-hidden-valley-lemonville-grindstone-creek/Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Hidden Valley Park in West Burlington. Map 9.
Hike Leader(s): Terry Rose 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: 8 kmDescription
We will do a loop hike along the west side of Grindstone Creek (Lemonville Rd.) to join the Main Trail and return on the east side (Hidden Valley Rd.) Some steep hills. Bring snack and water. To contact hike leader: Text/phone: 905-320-6513 or email: termarintl@gmail.com - 15November 15, 2019No events
- 16November 16, 2019
Geology of a Karst
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/geology-of-a-karst/Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Education Hike
Location (Google Maps): Eramosa Karst, Stoney Creek -Meet at the parking lot off Upper Albion
Hike Leader(s): Bronwen Tregunno Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footingDescription
Learn about the unique formations of a karst on this walk lead by guest Rita Guilietti, member of the Friends of Eramosa Karst (FOTEK). We’ll also learn about the history of this newer preserve which is part of the Hamilton Conservation Authority. Parking fee in effect if not an HCA member. Please arrive at 8:45 to sign up so we can start hike at 9:00. Bring water and a snack.Register with Bron brontreg@cogeco.ca PH: 905-637-7136 Optional refreshment stop after.