Iroquoia

Blue Mountain End-to-end #3

Hosting Club: Iroquoia

Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking at Maple Lane in Swiss Meadows

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 20 km

Description

We will shuttle to km 47.0 on Map 23 and hike north through Pretty River Valley Provincial Park to our cars. Please register with me to receive news of any changes to our plans.
Hike leader: Cynthia Archer archercynthiab@gmail.com 416 573 4236 Pub stop to follow where we can make plans for participants to complete this section.

Niagara Glen Nature Reserve

Hosting Club: Iroquoia

Location (Google Maps): Niagara Glen Nature Reserve 3050 Niagara Parkway

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr

Distance: 12 km

Description

Talk about geology, trees, gigantic rocks, pot holes, a world famous whirlpool, this hike has them all.
There is an optional drop out at 4 km before the somewhat difficult trail to the Whirlpool

Radial Trail , Hamilton

Hosting Club: Iroquoia

Location (Google Maps): Parking lot of the Chedoke Golf Club in Hamilton.

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

Description

Hamilton Radial Trail +/- 10km loop.
Hike Leader : Daljeet Juneja email : ds.jds.juneja@gmail.com
Phone : 905 -870- 3088.

Mountain Brow and Wentworth Stairs Loop Extended Evening Walk

Hosting Club: Iroquoia

Location (Google Maps): Top of Wentworth Stairs on Mountain Park Ave

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

Description

We will be hiking the Mountain Brow Side Trail to where it meets the main Bruce Trail.  Then we will be returning on the main Bruce Trail, and then the fun part!  We get to climb up the Wentworth Stairs (all 500 of them!)   After the hike, there will be an optional ice cream stop.  This is the only time of the year that we have enough daylight to do a 10-11km hike as an evening walk, so come on out and enjoy the long evening daylight!  Hike Cancelled, if there is heavy rain.

Directions: Take Concession Street to Upper Wentworth and turn north toward the escarpment.  Keep right and the road becomes Mountain Park Ave. Park in the first parking lot on the left or on the street and we will meet at the top of the Wentworth Stairs.

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

Not-the-Bruce Trail Hike

Hosting Club: Iroquoia

Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 8 km

Description

This is a loop hike on valley trails to the Dundas Valley Trail Centre starting at the parking lot of the grocery store at the corner of Ogilvie and Governor’s Rd. in Dundas.
Park next to the creek to avoid store customers. Wear boots and bring water. Afterwards we’ll do an optional pub stop.
Leader: Richard Reble at reblerichard@gmail.com

Lewis Road Side Trail to Glover Mountain (B) in Iroquoia End-to-End in 11 parts

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Hikers R Us
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Lewis Road Side Trail, 11.1 KM in Bruce Trail Reference Guide

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

Description

Meet at Lewis Road Side Trail 11.10 where we will shuttle to Glover Mountain Side Trail 21.8 km and hike 10 km back to our cars. A short hike on a summer day allows us time to stop at fruit stands and/or enjoy some of the best gelato in the province.
Please register with me to receive news of any changes to our plans
Cynthia Archer archercynthiab@gmail.com 416 573 4236

Good Companions - Spring Valley Jersey Side Rd

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Directions: From Hamilton take 403 to West. Exit at Wilson St in Ancaster. Turn right on Wilson St. At the traffic take the exit right onto Meadowbrook St (3rd exit). Take Meadowbrook to Jerseyville Side Rd. and turn right. Just pass the high school the Little League Park is on the right at the bottom of the hill.

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 7 km

Description

Hike Description: Several loops in Spring Valley in Dundas Valley. Mostly flat but with a section of very small hills. Bring a snack, water, sunscreen and insect repellent.
Hike Leader: Lorraine Sherred 13hiking13@gmail.com
Email please.

Walk for Health and Fun - West Hamilton

Hosting Club: Iroquoia

Location: Corner of Mohawk and Upper Paradise in the Westcliffe Mall parking lot (near Food Basics)

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

Description

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

Dundas Valley C/A "Ups and Downs"

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley C/A on Governors Road in Dundas

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 8 km

Description

We will meet in the parking lot closest to to trail centre. Parking fee applies unless you have a membership pass. We will begin along the main loop and take a loopy detour to the small falls along the blue trail. We will then loop back to the trail centre and head off to explore the pine forest. Bring water, bugspray, snack and lunch.

Hike Leader: Connie Rusynyk email: c.rusynyk@sympatico.ca phone: 905 520 6502

19th Annual Excellent Orchid Adventure Tobermory and Flower Pot Island

Hosting Club: Iroquoia

Location: Bruce Peninsula National Park and Flower Pot Island

Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 8 km

Description

Join Jeanette and Greg as we explore the Tip o’ the Bruce, Tobermory and Flower Pot Island June 14 -16. The flowers and views are wonderful.
One day on Flower Pot Island cost approx. $55.00 for the glass bottom ferry and Parks Canada fee. We all stay and have our meals at a comfortable hotel in Tobermory overlooking Little Tub Harbour for two nights. More information contact Greg Vincent.greg@gmail.com (519) 579-8210

Burlington Waterfront Evening Hike

Hosting Club: Iroquoia

Location: Meet in the Lakeshore Road parking lot just east of the Waterfront Centre and restaurant

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

Description

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