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All hikes available to BTC members. Some hikes are open to non-members.
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To view all Bruce Trail Conservancy Hikes click here- 01August 1, 2019
Dundas Valley
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/dundas-valley/Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley Conservation Area -Last parkingPace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 12 kmDescription
This 11 km loop hike will take approximately 3.5 hours and is at a medium pace over easy terrain. There is no dropout point. No dogs please.
Depart: 10:00 am Last parking lot in Dundas Valley C.A. Hike will be modified if it is too hot!
Directions: From the 403 W take the Main St. W. Exit. Turn left onto Main St and travel to Osler Dr. Turn right and Follow Governor’s Rd. Turn Left onto Governor’s Rd and follow to the Dundas Valley C.A. at the edge of town. It will be on your left.
Hike Description: Several loops around Dundas Valley C.A. bring a snack, water, sunscreen and insect repellent.
Hike Leader: Lorraine Sherred 13hiking13@gmail.com
Email please if you need more info - 02August 2, 2019
Burlington Waterfront Evening Hike
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/burlington-waterfront-evening-hike-14/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 footingDescription
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
- 03August 3, 2019
George Hamilton Day History Walk
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/george-hamilton-day-history-walk/Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps): Erland Lee Museum, 552 Ridge Rd, Stoney Creek
Hike Leader(s): Samar Smith Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 2 groups; 1st group 4 km, 2nd group 6 kmDescription
This is a special walk in conjunction with City of Hamilton to celebrate George Hamilton Day. Its a very gentle pace and the shorter walk is suitable for families with children six and up. Frequent stops to talk about the history of the Federated Women’s Institute of Ontario and the first meeting held in the museum on Feb 19th, 1897. Janet Lee, granddaughter of founders Erland & Janet Lee was a long time BTC member and walked the trail twice. This is a linear path and we will be crossing Ridge Road and taking the Dewitt Road access point. There will be buses available at the Jones St (4 Km walk) and Lewis St (6 Km walk) to take walkers back to Erland Lee Museum for a free tour and refreshments. Participants will receive a special Aug 3rd, George Hamilton Day crest. We will meet at the museum at 8:30 to set up the two groups. Option to return back along same route if you want a longer walk. Wear good hiking boots as the trail is very rocky. Bring sunscreen and be prepared for biting insects like mosquitoes and ticks. Bring water and snacks for the walk. Light lunch will be provided by the City of Hamilton for this very special event.For more information and to register for this event, please contact hike leader Samar Smith samarsmith@yahoo.com
- 05August 5, 2019
Radial Trail , Hamilton
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/radial-trail-hamilton-14/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 kmDescription
Hamilton Radial Trail +/- 10km loop.
Hike Leader : Daljeet Juneja email : ds.juneja@gmail.com
Phone : 905 -870- 3088. - 06August 6, 2019
Tuesday Evening Not-the-Bruce Trail Hike
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/tuesday-evening-not-the-bruce-trail-hike-12/Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Location (Google Maps): Escarpment Rail Trail
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 8 kmDescription
We’ll do a loop walk that includes Hamilton’s Wentworth Street stairs, the Escarpment Rail Trail, a bit of the Bruce, and the mountain brow. You’ll like how these fit together so seamlessly. Meet in the parking lot just to the east of the top of the Wentworth St. stairs. Wear boots and bring water. Pub stop will follow.
Leader: Richard Reble at reblerichard@gmail.com