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To view all Bruce Trail Conservancy Hikes click here- 03May 3, 2020
Cancelled - Number 2 - Dufferin Hi-Land Blue and White End to End Hikes
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/number-2-dufferin-hi-land-blue-and-white-end-to-end-hikes/Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): We will meet for road side parking at the terminal point of 1st Line EHS just SOUTH of 25 Sideroad. From here we will shuttle cars to the parking lot 2nd Line EHS just north of 25 Sidereal and walk back to our meeting point.Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 20 kmsDescription
The hike will include Split Rock, Narrows, Ralph Tremill, 2nd Line EHS and Walter Tovell Side Trails then a loop around McCarston Lake and back to our cars.This series hikes the main she blazed trail of Dufferin Hi-Land section AONG with the blue side trails. Pre-registration encouraged. Day hikers are welcome to join us. At the end of this adventure you will be eligible for the Dufferin Hi-Land’s end to end badge and blue side trail badge. Cynthia Archer 416 573 4236
- 06May 6, 2020
Cancelled - Good Companions - Cootes Paradise South Shore
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/good-companions-cootes-paradise-south-shore/Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Princess Point parking lot, at the end of Macklin Street North. Macklin Street North is accessed from Main Street West or King Street West depending on which way you come into Hamilton. Please note that this is Royal Botanical Garden property so use either an RBG parking pass or there are paid parking machines. You can pay by the hour.Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 8 kmDescription
From Princess Point we will hike along the south shore of Cootes Paradise including Sassafras Point to McMaster University grounds. We will stop for a quick coffee break at McMaster and return to Princess Point. Bring water, snack and hiking boots. - 07May 7, 2020
Cancelled - Thursday Group - Spring Has Sprung #2
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/spring-has-sprung-2/Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): Hilton Falls Conservation AreaPace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: Approximately 10 km.Description
Hilton Falls is a place of beauty year round, especially in Spring with its many wildflowers and other plant life, including the elusive Walking Fern. Come out and enjoy the beauty of Spring hiking in this Conservation Area. Meet in the parking lot of Hilton Falls Conservation Area located on Number 5 Sideroad (also know as Campbellville Road and Regional Road 9) between Guelph Line and Highway 25. Map 11. Conservation Area Pass or parking fee. Bring water, a lunch, sunscreen lotion and insect repellent. Optional refreshment stop afterwards.
Leader: Anne Armstrong 905 617 3937 hikingrandma@gmail.com - 13May 13, 2020
Cancelled - Hilton Falls trails
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/hilton-falls-trails/Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Hikers R Us
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the parking lot of Hilton Falls Conservation AreaPace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footingDescription
Please confirm attendanceNorman Young mny176@ouitlook.com
905 845 0939 cell 905 330 6605
- 13May 13, 2020
Cancelled - Good Companions - Spring Has Sprung
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/spring-has-sprung-1/Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Sixteen Mile Creek Valley OakvillePace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 9-10 km.Description
Spring has arrived and with it all the beautiful wildflowers, including the Virginia Bluebells which grow in this valley. Come out and enjoy the flowers and explore valley. Except some long, but gentle hills. Meet at the corner of River Glen and Neyagawa, north of Upper Middle Road and south of Highway 5. Park in the lot beside the baseball playing fields on the southeast corner. Bring water, a snack, sunscreen and insect repellent. Optional refreshment stop afterwards.
Leader: Anne Armstrong 905 617 3937 hikingrandma@gmail.com