Iroquoia

Junior Hiker Lady Bug Badge - Mothers Day Hike

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Junior Hiker

Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking where the Bruce Trail crosses Geulph line, south of No 1 Sideroad
Hike Leader(s): Cynthia Archer Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing

Distance: 5
Please quickly cross over the stile for safety and wait there for departure. Bring snacks, drinks and a lunch.
This hike is perfect for the whole family; children, parents and grandparents. We will make our way through woodlands, have a picnic by the Fisher Pond then return to our cars.
Along the way we hope to see spring flowers and small wildlife. Starting point is km 83.5 km on Map 9. Children will be eligible for the Junior Hikers, spring hike badge, the Lady Bug.
Please register with me to receive news of any changes to our plans.
Hike leader: Cynthia Archer archercynthiab@gmail.com 416 573 4236.
If you prefer to hike on your own, a description of the Junior Hiking Program, the badges and a list of hike routes designed for children are on the Iroquoia Club web site.

Radial Trail , Hamilton

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
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Location (Google Maps): Parking lot of the Chedoke Golf Club in Hamilton.
Hike Leader(s): Daljeet Juneja 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
Hamilton Radial Trail +/- 10km loop.

Hike Leader : Daljeet Juneja.

E Mail : ds.jds.juneja@gmail.com

Phone : 905 -870- 3088.

Tyandaga Evening Walk - 1.5 to 2 hours

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
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Location (Google Maps): Meet at the parking lot for Kerncliff Park below the escarpment by the old quarry on the east side of Kerns Road, Burlington
Hike Leader(s): Paul Lewis Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

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

Distance: 7
We will hike various trails in Kerncliffe Park including portions of the Bruce Trail. Come and enjoy the longer evening daylight! Optional Apres Hike Pub Stop. Hike Cancelled, if there is heavy rain

Leader: Paul Lewis (905) 331-8600, or email: outdooractive@hotmail.com

Tuesday Evening Not-the-Bruce Trail Hike

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
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Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley
Hike Leader(s): Richard Reble Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing

Distance: 8
There are some dandy hills in Dundas Valley and this hike will include two of them.
We’ll meet on Martin Rd. at the back of Ancaster Community and Recreation Centre which is on Jerseyville across from Ancaster High and Vocational School. Martin Rd. is the street that turns north from Jerseyville Rd. at the west side of the community centre.
Drive north on Martin till you come to the last parking area on your right before a steep hill. Wear boots.
An optional put stop follows the hike.
Leader: Richard Reble at reblerichard@gmail.com

Good Companions - RBG North Shore Trail

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions

Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking at former RBG York Road Parking Lot, Dundas,
Hike Leader(s): Mary Rose Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing

Distance: 8
This is a loop hike taking in the arboretum and the nature centre. Return via north shore of Cootes Paradise and lookout.

Hike Leader: Mary Rose. termarintl@cogeco.ca 905-320-6513

Walk for Health and Fun - West Hamilton

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
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Location (Google Maps): Corner of Mohawk and Upper Paradise in the Westcliffe Mall parking lot (near Food Basics)
Hike Leader(s): Paul Lewis Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

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

Climb the steps and walk the streets and trails of West Hamilton. We will hike sections of the Bruce Trail as well as the trails of Iroquoia Heights. There will be weekly walks all summer. Now we are all getting older we are not hiking as fast as we used to. Hike is cancelled if there is heavy rain.
Leader: Paul Lewis (905) 331-8600 or email: outdooractive@hotmail.com

Kilbride In/Out to Crawford Lake CA, Map 10 and 11

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group

Location (Google Maps): Meet and leave from back of Kilbride Public School (by park and tennis courts). 6611 Panton St. (just off Kilbride St.)
Hike Leader(s): Karen Capindale-Smith Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr

Distance: 16
Starting at Kilbride Public School we will complete an in/out hike thru the village of Kilbride to hook up with the BT and on to Crawford Lake CA. We will hike thru Yaremko-Ridley/Smith Nature Reserve to the calcium pits and on to the Crawford Lake CA for lunch. Bring water, snacks and lunch.

Hike Leader: Karen Capindale-Smith; jsmith62@cogeco.ca, (905) 332-7254; hike morning use cell (905) 749-0914

Bluebell Hike

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group

Location (Google Maps): Sixteen Mile Creek Valley
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: 9
The Bluebells in the Sixteen Mile Creek Valley in Oakville are always a treat for the eyes. Depending upon the season they could be at their best. Other wildflowers may be blooming as well. Some long, gentle hills, but mostly flat. Meet in the parking lot at the southeast corner of River Glen Blvd. and Neyagawa, next to the baseball fields. Bring a snack/lunch and water.
Leaders: Anne and Phill Armstrong – hikingrandma@gmail.com – 905 617 3937

Victoria Day Weekend in the Lower Bruce Peninsula

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
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Location (Google Maps): Wildwood Family Resort, Red Bay. North of Wiarton on Hwy 6 at Mar, west to Red Bay, south to sign for Wildwood Family Resort.
Hike Leader(s): Gregory & Jeanette Vincent Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

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

Distance: 15
Victoria Day Weekend in the Lower Bruce Peninsula, May 17-20.  The spring flowers will welcome us on three hiking days on the Bruce Trail and its side trails to form loops.   We stay and have our meals at a comfortable resort on Lake Huron.  Our daily hikes of approximately 15 km will be at a moderate pace to take pictures of the spring flowers and Georgian Bay. No dogs. Pre-register for the weekend with the hike leader. Outing restricted to those staying with us at Wildwood. Hike Leaders: Gregory & Jeanette Vincent Vincent.greg@gmail.com 519-579-8210 M-T 7-9 p.m.

Burlington Waterfront Evening Hike

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
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Location: Meet in the Lakeshore Road parking lot just east of the Waterfront Centre and restaurant
Hike Leader(s): Lorne Carruthers Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing

This will be a brisk walk along Lake Ontario, to the canal and back. Hike will be cancelled in poor weather.

Hike Leader: Lorne Carruthers. For information call Lorne at 905- 315-8762 or email: l.carruthers@hotmail.com

Sydenham Loops - 4 days- May 18 -21/19

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Special Event

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

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing

Distance: 25
We will hike 24 loops as outlined in the book – Looping Through Sydenham and we will add on Silent Valley.
These hikes will run con-currently from May 18 until May 21/19. Badge is available for finishers.
For details and to register, please contact hike leader Ruth Moffatt 905-928-7056 ruthdmoffatt@gmail.com