Iroquoia

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  • 01
    March 1, 2020

    Limehouse Loops and the Biggest Tree on the Trail

    9:00 AM-1:00 PM
    03/01/2020

    Hosting Club: Iroquoia
    Category: General Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Bruce Trail 22 Sideroad Parking Lot at 22 Sideroad immediately west of Fourth Line on the Canada Goose Side Trail. Bruce Trail Map 12 (29th Edition)
    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: 13 kms

    Description

    Find the largest tree on the entire Bruce Trail on this quiet Sunday morning walk in the woods.  We will take in said tree, the Hole-in-the-Wall, the Canada Goose Side Trail, the Black Creek Side Trail and the sections of the Main Trail between the two.  Parts of the trail will be rocky and icy. Good hiking boots and icers are a must.  Dress in layers for the weather and bring a snack and a warm drink.  Please arrive at 845 so that we can all sign in ahead of time to be able to start the hike at 9.  Please pre-register at stuarthikes@gmail.com so that I can get an idea of numbers and let you know if the hike has to be cancelled for any reason.

  • 02
    March 2, 2020

    Radial Trail, Hamilton

    9:30 AM-12:00 PM
    03/02/2020

    Hosting Club: Iroquoia
    Category: General Hike
    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

    Weekly loop hike on the Hamilton Radial Trail +/- 10km

  • 04
    March 4, 2020

    Good Companions - Gage Park Escarpment Loop

    10:00 AM-12:45 PM
    03/04/2020

    Hosting Club: Iroquoia
    Category: Good Companions
    Location (Google Maps): Meet in the Gage Park Parking lot at the south end of Gage Park off Lawrence Road in Hamilton.
    Hike Leader(s): Janina Vanderpost Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
    Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
    Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
    Distance: 9 km

    Description

    A rail trail/urban hike for the winter.  Starting with a walk through Gage Park we will access the rail trail at Wentworth by way of quiet undermount streets.  After following the rail trail we will descend by the Kenilworth stairs, returning to Gage Park (see Hamilton Loops and Lattes page 95).  Bring water, snack and possibly icers depending on weather conditions.

  • 05
    March 5, 2020

    Learn about Lichen Walk

    10:00 AM-11:30 AM
    03/05/2020

    Hosting Club: Iroquoia
    Category: Education Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Dundurn Castle National Historic Site
    Hike Leader(s): Bronwen Tregunno Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
    Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
    Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
    Distance: 2-3 km

    Description

    Join Carolyn Zanchetta, HNC Stewardship & Education Coordinator on a gentle walk around Hamilton Cemetery. Discover the unique world of lichen and what it can tell us about air quality. Often undetected and unassuming, lichen can be found growing anywhere that will stay still long enough. Throughout Hamilton we can see crustose lichen coating park benches, colourful foliose lichen peeling up off tree trunks, squamulose lichen at the base of an old tree, or even fruiticose lichen stretching off the branches. As they are sensitive to pollutants, they can also tell us a lot about the air quality where they grow, or simply by their presence or absence. We’ll look for these often overlooked organisms. Meet at Dundurn Castle parking lot by the stop lights at far end.

    Bring snacks and water and dress warm as will be making several stops to look at lichen.  This is a GENTLE WALK so not for those looking for a workout.  Might be some mud or icy so wear good boots and bring icers and poles if you have them.

  • 07
    March 7, 2020

    Double Dipping in Toronto - Hike #1 of 8

    9:00 AM-3:00 PM
    03/07/2020

    Hosting Club: Niagara, Iroquoia
    Category: Special Event
    Location (Google Maps): Toronto Club
    Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
    Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
    Terrain: Slippery Sections Likely, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
    Distance: About 20km

    Description

    This hike, #1 of 8 will incorporate all the side trails and the main trail in the Toronto section, twice, over a period of time. The other dates have not been finalized but because there will be no car shuttle, you can make up any hikes you miss when it is convenient. All hikes will start and finish at the same location so participants are encouraged to carpool to the meeting place.

    Participation in all the hikes, which is not mandatory unless you are hiking for badges, will qualify you for two of each badge: Toronto ETE badge as well as the Toronto Sideways badge.

    The first hike is from Hilton Falls parking and will incorporate the Philip Gosling Side Trail, part of the main trail and the Hilton Falls Side Trail up to the parking lot nearest to 15 Sideroad on Sixth Line. The return hike will take us back to the parking lot at Hilton Falls Conservation Area.

    We will make stops to feed birds (bring bird seed) and also to see the falls.

    Please note, there is a fee at this parking lot. $7 Adults $6 Seniors

    Hilton Falls Conservation Area 4985 Campbellville Road, Milton ON

    This hike is rated as Brisk – Please be prepared to hike at 4-5km per hour. Please bring icers/crampons/traction devices to wear on your boots.

    Please register for this hike – limited to 10 hikers.