Iroquoia

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
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.
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
Distance: 11km

Description

Several loops in the Spring Valley and Headwaters trails in Dundas Valley.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hockley Road Parking Area, 307375 County Road 7, Mono, Ontario. GPS Coordinates: (43.972857 -80.056330). (In Google Maps, punch in the GPS coordinates or “Park in free BT lot Hockley Road.”). Taking Hwy #10 north, just past Orangeville, turn right onto County Road 7 – the parking lot is just past 2nd Line EHS on the left-hand side of County Road 7 (also called Hockley Road). (Bruce Trail Reference, Map 18)
Hike Leader(s): Douglas Boyce 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: 14.5 km

Description

A loop hike in Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve, using the Main Trail and various side trails: Cam Snell ST, Glen Cross ST, Isabel East ST and Tom East ST. Very good path, but a lot of hills, making it a demanding hike. We will hike at a brisk pace, stopping once or twice for a snack break. Bring snacks and water.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Sixteen Mile Creek Sports Complex 3070 Neyagawa Blvd.

Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 7 – 8 km.

Description

These little known trails take the hiker north, then west to the banks of the Sixteen Mile Creek and then ha loop back to our starting point. Formally used by horseback riders the trails are now used by cyclists and hikers. Bring a snack, water, hand sanitizer and a mask. Directions: Go north on Neyagawa to the first traffic light above Dundas. Turn left and follow the road to where it bends sharply to the north and continue following to last parking lot on the right. Meet for a 10:00 am. start. You must be a BTC member and pre-register online. Once registered you will receive a list of items to bring and Covid protocols. Optional refreshment stop afterwards.
Leader: Anne Armstrong 905 617 3937 hikingrandma@gmail.com

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Happy Wanderers
Location (Google Maps): Hilton Falls Conservation Area, Campbell Road east of Guelph Line
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: 13k km

Description

Meet at parking lot (fee required, register on-line with Halton Conservation Authority for appropriate time slots) of Hilton Falls Conservation Area.  Enter off Campbell Road, east of Guelph Line. Hike Red Oak trail, Beaver Dam trail and Hilton Falls trail.  Bring hat, snack, lunch, mask, sanitizer, first aid kit.  No dogs. Refreshment stop afterwards.

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.
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, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 10 to 12 KM

Description

A loop through Spring Valley using the some of the Headwaters trail.  Please bring water and a snack. Mask and hand sanitizer should be on hand.