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All hikes available to BTC members. Some hikes are open to non-members.
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To view all Bruce Trail Conservancy Hikes click hereHosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Hikers R Us
Location (Google Maps): 5317 Guelph Line, Burlington.
Hike Leader(s): Louise Langlais Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10-14 km
Description
You will need to register with the Halton Conservation Parks for this hike. Please book two consecutive blocks, from 9 am to 1 pm.
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Hike Leader: Louise Langlais; Email: langlaislouise@gmail.com. Cell: 519-222-4040 on day of hike. At other times, email is the best way to contact me. Wear appropriate quick-dry clothing and hiking boots. Bring sunscreen, insect repellent (summer), icers (winter), snacks, lunch, a personal first aid kit, and 1-2 litres of water. During COVID, also bring hand sanitizer and a face mask. Please email me at least 24 hours before the hike to register. Sometimes last minute changes are made to hikes; registering means you won’t be waiting around the meeting place not knowing why no-one else is there! For personalized driving directions, just copy and paste the GPS coordinates into a Google search window and voila! Please arrive at least 15 minutes early. If you are unable to attend, please email me at least 2 hours before the start of the hike, or text me if it is <2 hours before the hike. There is often a waiting list, so the more advance notice the better.
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): City View Park/2500 Kerns Rd. Burlington/South Entrance
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: Approx. 7 km.
Description
This hike makes use of both white main trail and blue side trails to explore the areas east and west of Kerns Rd. On the east side we will see the views over towards Hamilton Bay and the Skyway and then drop down below the escarpment to hike into Kerncliff Park. Expect a number of hills with easy footing. We will end up at Kerncliff Park to walk the boardwalks around the marsh, hopefully spotting turtles and water snakes and maybe some frogs. From Kerncliff we will hike up Kerns Rd. to rejoin the main trail heading west to King Rd. Expect some rocky sections. Bring water, a snack, sunscreen, insect repellent as well as hiking poles if using. Covid protocols will be in effect.
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): Hilton Falls 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: 10-11 km.
Description
Meet in the main parking lot at Hilton Falls Conservation Area at 9:15 am. for a 9:30 am. start. Note: Two reservations for Hilton Falls CA, back to back, as close to 9:15 as possible, will be needed in order to participate in this hike. We will use a variety of trails, both Conservation and BTC, to explore this lovely area. Some rocky areas and uneven terrain.We will visit the Falls and probably see summer wildflowers blooming. Bring water, a snack/lunch, insect repellent and sunscreen. Pole would be useful if you use them. Hilton Falls is on #5 Sideroad (Campbellville Rd./Regional Rd. #9 between Highway 25 and Guelph Line).
Leader: Anne Armstrong 905 617 3937 hikingrandma@gmail.com
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Happy Wanderers
Location (Google Maps): City View Park, south parking lot, Waterdown
Hike Leader(s): Louise Langlais 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: 14-18 km
Description
We will hike west to Clappison Woods and back.
Hike Leader: Louise Langlais; Email: langlaislouise@gmail.com. Cell: 519-222-4040 on day of hike. At other times, email is the best way to contact me. Wear appropriate quick-dry clothing and hiking boots. Bring sunscreen, insect repellent (summer), icers (winter), snacks, lunch, a personal first aid kit, and 1-2 litres of water. During COVID, also bring hand sanitizer and a face mask. Please email me at least 24 hours before the hike to register. Sometimes last minute changes are made to hikes; registering means you won’t be waiting around the meeting place not knowing why no-one else is there! For personalized driving directions, just copy and paste the GPS coordinates into a Google search window and voila! Please arrive at least 15 minutes early. If you are unable to attend, please email me at least 2 hours before the start of the hike, or text me if it is <2 hours before the hike. There is often a waiting list, so the more advance notice the better.
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Hikers R Us
Location (Google Maps): Finnerty Side Road and Innis Lake Road intersection
Hike Leader(s): Louise Langlais 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: 18-20 km
Description
This is a challenging but lovely section of the trail.
Hike Leader: Louise Langlais; Email: langlaislouise@gmail.com. Cell: 519-222-4040 on day of hike. At other times, email is the best way to contact me. Wear appropriate quick-dry clothing and hiking boots. Bring sunscreen, insect repellent (summer), icers (winter), snacks, lunch, a personal first aid kit, and 1-2 litres of water. During COVID, also bring hand sanitizer and a face mask. Please email me at least 24 hours before the hike to register. Sometimes last minute changes are made to hikes; registering means you won’t be waiting around the meeting place not knowing why no-one else is there! For personalized driving directions, just copy and paste the GPS coordinates into a Google search window and voila! Please arrive at least 15 minutes early. If you are unable to attend, please email me at least 2 hours before the start of the hike, or text me if it is <2 hours before the hike. There is often a waiting list, so the more advance notice the better.
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Oakville/ River Glen and Neyagawa
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: Approx. 10 km.
Description
The Sixteen Mile Creek Valley is a green jewel along the banks of the creek. Come explore its many trails. Meet near the baseball fields at the parking lot on the corner of River Glen Blvd. and Neyagawa Blvd. in Oakville. Meet at 9:45 am. for a 10:00 am. start. Bring water, a snack or lunch, insect repellent and sunscreen. Poles might be useful. Covid protocols in place.
Leader: Anne Armstrong 905 617 3937 hikingrandma@gmail.com
Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Toronto
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Limehouse Conservation Area – southwest of 20.4 at the baseball diamond.Access from the 5th line just southeast of Limehouse.
Hike Leader(s): Ronald Granger 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
Description
Loop Hike- BTC main trail, Canada Goose side trail and the Black Creek side trail
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Happy Wanderers
Location (Google Maps): Mohawk Racetrack, northeast corner of parking lot
Hike Leader(s): Louise Langlais Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 14-18 km
Description
We will hike the Halton Agreement Forest trails.
Hike Leader: Louise Langlais; Email: langlaislouise@gmail.com. Cell: 519-222-4040 on day of hike. At other times, email is the best way to contact me. Wear appropriate quick-dry clothing and hiking boots. Bring sunscreen, insect repellent (summer), icers (winter), snacks, lunch, a personal first aid kit, and 1-2 litres of water. During COVID, also bring hand sanitizer and a face mask. Please email me at least 24 hours before the hike to register. Sometimes last minute changes are made to hikes; registering means you won’t be waiting around the meeting place not knowing why no-one else is there! For personalized driving directions, just copy and paste the GPS coordinates into a Google search window and voila! Please arrive at least 15 minutes early. If you are unable to attend, please email me at least 2 hours before the start of the hike, or text me if it is <2 hours before the hike. There is often a waiting list, so the more advance notice the better.
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Hikers R Us
Location (Google Maps): City View Park, south parking lot, Waterdown
Hike Leader(s): Louise Langlais Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 14-18 km
Description
We will hike northeast towards Guelph Line and back, for a total of 14-18 km.
Hike Leader: Louise Langlais; Email: langlaislouise@gmail.com. Cell: 519-222-4040 on day of hike. At other times, email is the best way to contact me. Wear appropriate quick-dry clothing and hiking boots. Bring sunscreen, insect repellent (summer), icers (winter), snacks, lunch, a personal first aid kit, and 1-2 litres of water. During COVID, also bring hand sanitizer and a face mask. Please email me at least 24 hours before the hike to register. Sometimes last minute changes are made to hikes; registering means you won’t be waiting around the meeting place not knowing why no-one else is there! For personalized driving directions, just copy and paste the GPS coordinates into a Google search window and voila! Please arrive at least 15 minutes early. If you are unable to attend, please email me at least 2 hours before the start of the hike, or text me if it is <2 hours before the hike. There is often a waiting list, so the more advance notice the better.