Iroquoia

Up the Iroquoia! Hike 1 - Kelso

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Kelso Conservation Area parking lot near the Halton Region Museum just southwest of km 120.2, BTC Map 11, 30th Ed.
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: 10 km with an optional additional 4.5 km.

Description

Join us for an Iroquoia pop-up hike – the first in the “Up the Iroquoia!” series of hikes exploring the mighty Iroquoia Section of the Bruce Trail.  We will take in the magnificent heights of Kelso in a combination loop/”in-and-out”.  The main hike is 10 kms which will take us back to the cars where folks can drop out if they so desire.  The more intrepid among us will grasp the nettle firmly and head to the Hilton Falls parking lot and back (4.5 kms).  Participants must navigate their own way through the Conservation Halton website to make at least two back-to-back two-hour reservations (4 hours total) if they opt for the 10 kms.  Three two-hour back-to-back reservations suggested if the 15 km hike is chosen.  Halton Conservation annual pass membership strongly recommended as we will be hiking other Halton Conservation trails in the weeks ahead.  Please don’t forget the Daylight Savings Time change the day of the hike.  Hiking boots mandatory.  Bring plenty of liquids, a snack and a lunch.  Your own song and singing on the trail optional.  Beatles preferred.  Godspeed.

Dundas Valley Main Loop

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley Conservation Area, Meet at the Trail Centre, outside at picnic tables.
Hike Leader(s): Allan Meyer Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing

Description

Pleasant hike that should get a little sweat going.  A chance to see the Valley in all its fall glory.  Please dress for the weather.  the outdoor site offers some protection from the weather and a good place to gather.  We may add on Deer Run Trail, lets see.

Please feel free to bring your dog (on leash).  It might be a good idea to bring hiking stick as trail can be slippery.

Please meet at the Trail Centre, outside

Spey side North Hike

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Happy Wanderers
Location (Google Maps): We will depart from the lower parking lot at the junction of St. Helena Rd and Regional Rd 25.
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

We will hike north and loop back covering about 15 kms.

Please not that this hike is open to BTC members (and one guest).   You are required to pre-register online. After registration you will be sent a list of items to bring and Covid protocols to follow.

Cancellations the morning of the hike – Please contact leader by phone 416 573 4236.

Iroquoia Club General Hike

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Chedoke Golf course parking lot
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

Description

Dundas Valley Conservation Area

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Hikers R Us
Location (Google Maps): 650 Governors Rd., Dundas, ON L9H 5E3
Hike Leader(s): Wayne Riley Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 12 km

Description

Meet at the second parking lot. We will explore the trails of the DVCA including the Sawmill Trail, the Main loop, and some of the Headwaters Trail.

Good Companions - Dundas Valley

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley Highway 99 Dundas. Meet at last parking lot in Dundas Valley.
Hike Leader(s): Lorraine Sherred 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: 11Km

Description

We will complete several loops through the valley.

Thursday Group - Hidden Valley/Grindstone Creek

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Hidden Valley Park in west Burlington – intersection of Hidden Valley Road and Lemonville Road.
Hike Leader(s): Terry Rose 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: 10km

Description

We will hike along the east side of Grindstone Creek to the Norman Pearson Side Trail. From there we will return via the main trail and the west side of the creek to Lemonville Road. BTC Map 9. Please note that this hike is open to BTC members only and you are required to pre-register online. When you register you will be sent a list of items to bring and protocols to follow.