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September
Tue Sep 0 3

Tuesday Night Not-the-Bruce Trail Hike

7:00 PM-8:45 PM

Hosting Club: Niagara, Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location: Escarpment above Beamsville
Hike Leader(s): Richard Reble 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

Description

This loop hike takes us along a wooded piece of the escarpment and through an old limestone quarry (pre-dynamite days) on a piece of the Bruce Trail.

We’ll meet at the Bruce Trail crossing on Quarry Rd. above Beamsville. To get there, take the QEW east to Ontario St. in Beamsville. Exit onto Ontario St. and take Ontario to King St. in downtown Beamsville. Turn left on King St. and go 2 km to Quarry Rd. on your right. Turn right on Quarry Rd. and drive to the top of the escarpment where you’ll find a wide shoulder bordering a chain link fence on your right. Park in the ample space beside the fence.

Wear hiking boots and bring water. For something a little stronger than water, we’ll go for a pub stop in Beamsville after the hike.

Leader: Richard Reble at reblerichard@gmail.com

Wed Sep 0 4

Jerseyville -Spring Valley

10:00 AM-12:30 PM

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location: 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.
Hike Leader(s): Lorraine Sherred Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 8km

Description

Several loops in the Spring Valley section of the Dundas Valley Conservation area.

Please email for more info if needed. Lorraine Sherred 13hiking13@gmail.com

Wed Sep 0 4

Walk for Health and Fun – West Hamilton

7:00 PM-9:00 PM

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
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

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.

Fri Sep 0 6

Burlington Waterfront Evening Hike

7:30 PM-9:00 PM

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): 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

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

Sat Sep 0 7

Dundas Valley Conservation Area (DVCA)

10:00 AM-12:45 PM

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Ridgewood Blvd Dundas (for those with a GPS put in 38 Ridgewood Blvd) at 9:45am to begin hike at 10:00am, if you are heading West on Hwy 99 (Governors Road) towards Copetown, turn left onto Ridgewood Blvd and park on the West (right) side of the road. If you come to the main entrance to the DVCA area on Hwy 99 you have gone too far and passed Ridgewood Blvd
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
Distance: 10-12 Kms

Description

This 10-12 km loop hike through the DVCA will take approximately 2.5 hrs to 3 hrs to complete. We will take a variety of trails. There will be a rest stop at the Trail Centre, which will be open for washrooms, water refill station and snacks. Well behaved dogs, on leash, are welcome. Please bring water and snacks. Any questions please email Terry Rose at termarintl@gmail.com or call/text 905-320-6513. Hike will be cancelled in bad weather, please check website for updates or message me

Mon Sep 0 9

Iroquoia End-2-End Kilbride to Crawford

9:00 AM-2:00 PM

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Happy Wanderers
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Crawford Lake Conservation Area
Hike Leader(s): Cynthia Archer Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing

Description

This is one of eleven small hikes to complete the Iroquoia section.

We will shuttle to Kilbride (km 98.8 Map 10) and hike 11 kms to our cars at Crawford Lake ( km 109.8 on Map 11 ) stopping for lunch at the look out in Crawford Lake. Please register with me to receive news of any changes to our plans. Hike leader Cynthia Archer archercynthiab@gmail.com 416 573 4236

Wed Sep 1 1

Walk for Health and Fun – West Hamilton

7:00 PM-9:00 PM

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
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

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.

Wed Sep 1 1

Good Companions - Mount Nemo

9:30 AM-12:00 PM

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Main parking lot Mount Nemo Conservation Area at intersection of Guelph Line and Colling Road
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
Distance: 7 km

Description

We will complete a figure-eight loop along the escarpment – beautiful views to the east of Brampton, Mississauga and Toronto. Parking Fee unless you have a Halton Conservation pass.

Leader: Terry Rose. Phone/Text 905-320-6513 Email: termarintl@gmail.com

Fri Sep 1 3

Burlington Waterfront Evening Hike

7:30 PM-9:00 PM

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): 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

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

Sat Sep 1 4

Dundas Valley Conservation Area (DVCA)

10:00 AM-12:45 PM

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Ridgewood Blvd Dundas (for those with a GPS put in 38 Ridgewood Blvd) at 9:45am to begin hike at 10:00am, if you are heading West on Hwy 99 (Governors Road) towards Copetown, turn left onto Ridgewood Blvd and park on the West (right) side of the road. If you come to the main entrance to the DVCA area on Hwy 99 you have gone too far and passed Ridgewood Blvd
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
Distance: 10-12 Kms

Description

This 10-12 km loop hike through the DVCA will take approximately 2.5 hrs to 3 hrs to complete. We will take a variety of trails. There will be a rest stop at the Trail Centre, which will be open for washrooms, water refill station and snacks. Well behaved dogs, on leash, are welcome. Please bring water and snacks. Any questions please email Terry Rose at termarintl@gmail.com or call/text 905-320-6513. Hike will be cancelled in bad weather, please check website for updates or message me

Sat Sep 1 4

Scotsdale Farm - Silver Creek

9:00 AM-3:00 PM

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Silver Creek Education Centre Parking Lot at Km 36.1, Map 13 (Fallbrook Trail northwest of the 27th Sideroad just north of Georgetown).
Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law 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 kms

Description

This is a loop hike encompassing portions of the Main Trail, the Great Esker Side Trail and the Bennett Heritage Side Trail.  Embrace the trail, meet some fellow hikers and get some fresh air.  Please bring hiking boots, 3L of water, a lunch, bug spray and sunscreen.  Pre-registration required at stuarthikes@gmail.com.

Wed Sep 1 8

Walk for Health and Fun – West Hamilton

7:00 PM-9:00 PM

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
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

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.

Wed Sep 1 8

Good Companions/Rattlesnake Point Loop

10:00 AM-12:30 PM

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area
Hike Leader(s): Anne Armstrong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: Approximately 8 km.

Description

Come and enjoy this beautiful conservation area with its perfect views and spectacular cliffs. This is escarpment at its best. We will hike north, go down into the canyon, hike south and then ascend out of the canyon back to Rattlesnake. There is one long, steepish hill to go down and a long, but gentle hill to go back up. Bring a lunch/snack and water. Conservation pass or parking fee in effect. Rattlesnake is on the west side of Appleby Line, north of Derry Rd. at the top of the windy road. Map 11. Leader: Anne Armstrong/Phill Armstrong 905 617 3937 hikingrandma@gmail.com

Thu Sep 1 9

Jerseyville -Spring Valley

10:00 AM-1:15 PM

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location: 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.
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

Description

Several loops through Spring Valley in the Dundas Consevation area. Please bring water and a snack.

Fri Sep 2 0

Burlington Waterfront Evening Hike

7:30 PM-9:00 PM

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): 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

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

Sat Sep 2 1

Dundas Valley Conservation Area (DVCA)

10:00 AM-12:45 PM

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Ridgewood Blvd Dundas (for those with a GPS put in 38 Ridgewood Blvd) at 9:45am to begin hike at 10:00am, if you are heading West on Hwy 99 (Governors Road) towards Copetown, turn left onto Ridgewood Blvd and park on the West (right) side of the road. If you come to the main entrance to the DVCA area on Hwy 99 you have gone too far and passed Ridgewood Blvd
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
Distance: 10-12 Kms

Description

This 10-12 km loop hike through the DVCA will take approximately 2.5 hrs to 3 hrs to complete. We will take a variety of trails. There will be a rest stop at the Trail Centre, which will be open for washrooms, water refill station and snacks. Well behaved dogs, on leash, are welcome. Please bring water and snacks. Any questions please email Terry Rose at termarintl@gmail.com or call/text 905-320-6513. Hike will be cancelled in bad weather, please check website for updates or message me

Wed Sep 2 5

Walk for Health and Fun – West Hamilton

7:00 PM-9:00 PM

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
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

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.

Wed Sep 2 5

Calcium Pits to Crawford Lake CA 9:00 am

9:00 AM-1:30 PM

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Hikers R Us
Location (Google Maps): Calcium Pitts on Twiss Rd (north of Derry Rd)
Hike Leader(s): Steven White 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: 14k km

Description

Meet at Calcium Pitts on Twiss Rd (north of Derry Rd) and hike main trail through Crawford Forestry Tract to Crawford Lake CA. Main trail to 113.1 and back taking Leech Porter and Crawford Lake side trails back to parking. Bring water, snack, lunch, sunscreen, bug spray. No dogs. Refreshment or pub stop afterwards. stevenwhite901@gmail.com or text 289-242-9415

 

Wed Sep 2 5

Good Companions - North Burlington. Map 9

10:00 AM-12:30 PM

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): City View Park, Burlington. North car park (one closest to Hwy 5). Directions: from the south, go north on Kerns Road; turn right into north car park just before you reach Hwy 5. From all other directions turn south off Hwy 5 onto Kerns Road and take first left.
Hike Leader(s): Terry Rose Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 8 km

Description

From City View Park we will head west towards Waterdown and return by a similar route.

Leader: Terry Rose. Text or phone: 905-320-6513 or email termarintl@gmail.com

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): Ancaster/Hamilton
Hike Leader(s): Steven White Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10k km

Description

Park on Filman Road, (exit 403 at Rousseaux Rd) and first right onto Filman Road. Park at end of road. Hike Main Trail to Dundurn Steps and return by Robert MacLaren Side Trail and Iroquoia Heights Side Trail back to cars.

Bring hiking boots, hat, water, snack/lunch, sun block, bug spray.  No dogs. Coffee/pub stop afterwards for those interested.

stevenwhite901@gmail.com or text 289-242-9415

Fri Sep 2 7

Burlington Waterfront Evening Hike

7:30 PM-9:00 PM

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): 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

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

Fri Sep 2 7

Tobermory/Flower Pot Island

6:30 PM-3:30 PM

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Tobermory
Hike Leader(s): Greg Vincent Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 5km

Description

Tobermory Weekend Sept. 27-29. Two nights. We arrive in Tobermory Friday 27 Sept. in time for dinner at 7:00pm. If you arrive earlier you will have time to visit the Parks Canada Visitor Centre. We will visit Flower Pot Island one day, cost $55.00 for Parks pass and ferry. Our slow paced walks give us time to explore the Island. Other walks will take us to the Grotto and Singing Sands. This weekend is restricted to those joining us at the Princess 877-901-8282 contact for prices and a reservation.

Fri Sep 2 8

Tobermory/Flower Pot Island

6:30 PM-3:30 PM

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Tobermory
Hike Leader(s): Greg Vincent Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 5km

Description

Tobermory Weekend Sept. 27-29. Two nights. We arrive in Tobermory Friday 27 Sept. in time for dinner at 7:00pm. If you arrive earlier you will have time to visit the Parks Canada Visitor Centre. We will visit Flower Pot Island one day, cost $55.00 for Parks pass and ferry. Our slow paced walks give us time to explore the Island. Other walks will take us to the Grotto and Singing Sands. This weekend is restricted to those joining us at the Princess 877-901-8282 contact for prices and a reservation.

Sat Sep 2 8

Steeltown Stomp

9:00 AM-3:00 PM

Hosting Club: Niagara, Iroquoia

Location (Google Maps): Chedoke Golf Course – parking lot
Hike Leader(s): Samar Smith Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Slippery Sections Likely, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: ~22 km

Description

Looking for a distance and strength challenge? Earn a Steeltown Stomp badge! Climb more than 2,000 steps along the Hamilton Escarpment (six sets of stairs) and hike upwards of 20 km. Strong fitness levels are required.

 

Fri Sep 2 9

Tobermory/Flower Pot Island

6:30 PM-3:30 PM

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Tobermory
Hike Leader(s): Greg Vincent Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 5km

Description

Tobermory Weekend Sept. 27-29. Two nights. We arrive in Tobermory Friday 27 Sept. in time for dinner at 7:00pm. If you arrive earlier you will have time to visit the Parks Canada Visitor Centre. We will visit Flower Pot Island one day, cost $55.00 for Parks pass and ferry. Our slow paced walks give us time to explore the Island. Other walks will take us to the Grotto and Singing Sands. This weekend is restricted to those joining us at the Princess 877-901-8282 contact for prices and a reservation.

Sun Sep 2 9

1812 History Walk

2:00 PM-3:30 PM

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Education Hike
Location (Google Maps): Battlefield Park, 77 King St West., Stoney Creek
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 km

Description

Part of IBTC education series of walks

Bring water and a snack. Optional refreshment stop after the walk.  Please arrive 15 min before so we can start walk at 2 pm.

Please contact Gary for further information.

Mon Sep 3 0

Iroquoia End-2-End Crawford Lake to Kelso

9:00 AM-2:00 PM

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Happy Wanderers
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Kelso Conservation Area in western most end of the parking lot.
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 footing
Distance: 15km

Description

We will shuttle to Crawford Lake (km 109.8 Map 11) and hike 15 km back to our cars at Kelso (km 122.9 Map 11) stopping for lunch at the Kelso Lookout along the way.

Please register with me to receive any news of change to our plans.  Hike leader Cynthia Archer  archercynthiab@gmail.com  416 573 4236