Iroquoia

Steeltown Stomp 2022

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Steeltown Stomp
Location (Google Maps): Mohawk 4 Ice Centre, 710 Mountain Brow Blvd, Hamilton, ON. Please park at the north end of the parking lot.

Event Coordinator(s): Samar Smith Click here to contact Event Coordinator(s)
Event Start Times: 8:00 AM, 8:15 AM, 8:30 AM, 8:45 AM

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, Fast – 5+ km/hr, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: Hike over 20km and climb up and down approximately 2000 steps

Description

Looking for a distance and strength challenge? The Steeltown Stomp is back and this year we have a new badge!

Climb up and down approximately 2,000 steps of the escarpment stairs and hike over 20 kilometres in the Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club’s annual Steeltown Stomp.

This is a self-guided hike along the Bruce Trail, the Escarpment Rail Trail and the Chedoke Radial Trail, and climbing up and down 7 sets of stairs along the Hamilton Escarpment (Uli – 140, Margate – 159, Kimberley – 228, Wentworth – 500, James – 232, Dundurn – 329, Chedoke – 289).

Everyone who completes the route and goes through the two checkpoints will earn the Steeltown Stomp badge.

Please Note: This is an arduous hike because of the stair climbing required.

Fee: $30 includes checkpoint snacks, badge and helps to support the Bruce Trail Conservancy in its mission to preserve a ribbon of wilderness, for everyone, forever.

Check in: At the registration booth set up at the north end of the parking lot of the Mohawk 4 Ice Centre.  We have set up staggered start times – choose 8:00, 8:15, 8:30 or 8:45 when you register and you will start the hike as you are checked in. This is not a race and you will not be timed.

Checkpoints: Start and end at the Mohawk 4 Ice Centre. There is a second turnaround checkpoint at the Chedoke Golf Course.

Route: Follow the yellow blazes…special yellow blazes will be set up to mark the route. In addition, the route has been set up on the AllTrails app – if you have this downloaded on your phone, you can follow the route using the app. Outbound Route … Inbound route

What to bring: Bring your own water and snacks. Wear comfortable sturdy shoes (hiking boots are not necessary) and dress for the weather. Protect yourself from insects and sun. Although water will be available at the public water fountains, you will need to bring your own water bottle.

Safety Precautions: Normal hiker etiquette and safetly precautions apply…https://brucetrail.org/explore-the-trail/#Bruce-Trail-101

Donations: If you are interested in contributing further to the BTC, please click here.

FAQ’s

What if it rains? This is a rain or shine event.

What if I need to drop out? As we are in an urban area, there are places to meet a taxi or a ride along the way. This must be arranged by you, the participant. If you have to drop out during the event, please let us know by test or phone to Samar Smith at 416-662-9192.

How long will it take to finish? We estimate that the hike will take between 3 and 5 hours.

Is my ticket/registration transferable/refundable? No. Please let us know if you cannot make it.

Contact: Samar Smith at iroquoiabrucetrailclub@gmail.com or 416-662-9192

Hilton Falls Twice

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hilton Falls main parking lot – 4985 Campbellville Road, Milton, ON. BTC Map11about 0.5 km north of the 401.

Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 17 kms

Description

Join us in the delights of Fall with not just one, but two, visits to Hilton Falls on the same hike.  Full disclosure here, there is very little water going over the Falls right now given the drought conditions we have been experiencing, but there is some and it is still a remarkable natural and historical destination.  We will walk about half of the Hilton Falls Side Trail and discover some new trails in the Halton Agreement Forest.  Some portions of our hike will be rocky so sturdy hiking boots and poles are recommended.  Please bring a lunch, a snack, 2.5 L of water, a smile and an appreciation of nature.  Conservation Halton reservations are required (3).  Please book as early as possible because they fill up and entry to the park is dependent upon it.  Conservation Halton annual pass recommended.  Ask for the Bruce Trail membership discount.