Iroquoia

Mount Nemo

Hosting 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.
https://book.parkpassproject.com/book?startDate=2021-07-07&inventory=1132875011&inventoryGroup=1554186518&selectedDiscountGroup=ch_member

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.

Blue and White

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.

Hilton Falls Ramble

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

Waterdown hike, including Smokey Hollow

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.

Glen Haffy, Hilly 20

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.