Iroquoia

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December
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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the end of Wesley Avenue and park on the grass along the east / right hand side of the road for a 9:30 departure. We will hike through the RBG Berry Track and the HNC Cartwright property go up to the Borer Falls parking lookout and back. To get to Wesley Avenue, drive along Valley Road or Old Guelph Road, turn onto Patterson Road and Wesley will be to your south. See Map 9 in the BTC guide.

Hike Leader(s): Paul Toffoletti Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: Approx. 8km

Description

Please bring enough water and snacks for the hike as well as icers in the event the trails are icy.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Waterdown Walmart Hwy 5 and Hwy 6-Clappisions Corners

Hike Leader(s): Cathie Green Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 12-14 kms

Description

We will meet at the green x-see map-the far side of Walmart parking near the trucking laneway-we will walk down this laneway to the back of the store and walk along edge of quarry

to the Bruce trail following the white blazes east to Smokey Hollow ending at Grand Falls-Moderately difficult – some rocky and steep sections- and stairs to view the falls-

We will take a lunch break at the river and then head back same route along Grindstone Creek- Important to bring ICERS, hiking poles, water, snacks, appropriate footwear and clothing

Any questions or concerns, please text or email me Cathie 416 931 2095 cathiekygreen@gmail.com

Sat Dec 0 3

Hilton Falls Ramble. CANCELLED

10:00 AM-1:00 PM
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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
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: Approx. 9 km.

Description

Meet in the parking lot at 9:45 am. for a 10:00 am. start to join us for a ramble around the Hilton Falls Conservation Area with its many trails, from easy to more challenging. We will circle the lake and continue on to the Falls. From there we will venture into the Halton Agreement Forest and return to the main Conservation Area trails. We will see the remnants of the mill that used to operate at the Falls. Expect some rocky, uneven terrain. Bring water and a snack. Poles will be useful. Depending on conditions icers might be necessary. Note: Registration required via the Halton Conservation Authority website.
Leader: Anne Armstrong 905 617 3937 hikingrandma@gmail.com

Sun Dec 0 4

Crawford Lake Loop

9:00 AM-1:00 PM
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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Crawford Lake Conservation Area. 3115 Conservation Road, Milton. L9T 2X3. BTC Map 11, just northeast of km 105. Main parking lot behind the Visitor’s Centre.

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

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 10 km

Description

Join us for an early Sunday morning walk on the trails of Crawford Lake Conservation Area.  There will be some muddy and steep sections.  All said, a peaceful tarry in the Nassagaweya Canyon.  Spectacular cliffs and a great view if the the weather is clear.  Please bring a drink, a snack and and a lunch.  Poles strongly recommended.  Pack icers just in case.  A smile and a quiet appreciation of nature mandatory.  We’ll have you home for the England game.  Conservation Halton reservations required.

Sun Dec 0 4

Terra Cotta Loop

9:30 AM-2:00 PM
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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking on Heritage Road

Hike Leader(s): Pati Greenwood, Jeff Dowsett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 15

Description

Starting from the roadside parking, the hike will follow the main trail, the Terra Cotta Side Trail, and the Rockside Side Trail to form a loop. Regular breaks and a lunch stop will be included.  Bring snacks, lunch and plenty of water.  Please arrive at 9:15 am as we will depart promptly at 9:30 am.  There will be an optional pub stop following the hike.

Sun Dec 0 4

Sunday Rambles

10:00 AM-12:00 PM
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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Grimsby Lions Pool (1 Elm St) to hike Beamer Memorial Conservation Area

Hike Leader(s): Colleen Mabalay Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: Approx. 6k

Description

Beamer Memorial Conservation Area offers one of Niagara’s most breath-taking and panoramic views of the Niagara Escarpment and Lake Ontario. Hike up the escarpment to the falls, walk along the scenic Lookout and Bruce Trails and soak up the picturesque views of the 40 Mile Creek Valley, the Lake Ontario shoreline and the escarpment ridge from one of the viewing platforms. Bring water and snack.

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This is a Multi-Day Hike

You are signing up for the following dates and times:

2022-12-05 at 08:00
2022-12-06 at 08:00
2022-12-07 at 08:00

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps): We are meeting at 8am at the Mono Community Centre on our first day of hiking.

Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Difficult
Distance: 20-25km each day

Description

This is an End to End of the Caledon Hills section of trail and is intended only for this who are able to participate in all 3 days. I will try to make the badges available on our last day $10.  A schedule will be sent out about one week prior to our start date.
If you have any questions about your hike, please contact the Hike Leader.

REMINDERS:
1. Arrival:
•    Please arrive 15 minutes before start of hike.
2. Clothing and Footwear:
•    Hikers are expected to wear (or carry) appropriate attire for the
weather and the terrain. This will prevent injuries and show
consideration for a safe and positive group hiking experience.
•    Sturdy footwear is necessary.
•    Hiking poles are not required but are a good idea in any season,
especially if the terrain is rocky or slippery.
3. What to Pack:
•    I.D. and your health card – Do not leave any valuable items in your car particularly where they may be visible.
•    Water (minimum 1.5 L) and snacks and lunch
•    Sunscreen
•    First aid kit, including personal medication.  Note: Hike Leaders cannot provide medication (including pain relievers and antihistamines).  Your first aid kit should include: bandaids, sterile
gauze pads, a tensor bandage, Sam splint, moleskin, SteriStrips for lacerations, antiseptic ointment, ASA, ibuprofen, Benadryl, gravol, imodium and personal medications.
4. COVID-19 Protocols:
•    Each hiker must perform a self-screening check before hiking. Stay home if you are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms.
•    All hikers are to follow the guidelines for safe hiking laid out on the BTC website.
•    Hikers who experience COVID-19 symptoms following a hike must inform their local public health unit.
•    Optional Items: Please bring your own hand sanitizer and mask.
5. Please leave dogs at home.
6. This is a shuttle hike; everyone will be asked to participate in the shuttle. Please wear masks while in the vehicle.
7. Please bring your icers/crampons in case the trail is icy.

Wed Dec 0 7

Sheppard Quarry to RBG Berry Tract

9:30 AM-12:30 PM
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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Sheppard Quarry, meet beside Waterdown Walmart

Hike Leader(s): Jill Parratt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: About 9km

Description

Bruce trail from Sheppard Quarry under hwy 6 to RBG Berry Tract loop and back.

Please bring water. Poles are recommended.

If you need to contact me on the day of the hike text me at 905-399-3601.

Jill

 

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This is a Multi-Day Hike

You are signing up for the following dates and times:

2022-12-08 at 08:00
2022-12-09 at 08:00
2022-12-12 at 08:00
2022-12-13 at 08:00
2022-12-14 at 08:00
2022-12-15 at 08:00

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Iroquoia E2E-in-Six
Location (Google Maps): Various locations throughout the Iroquoia section of the Bruce Trail

Hike Leader(s): Bryon Robertson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Slippery and Steep Sections, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 18 – 22km /day

Description

This is a special series of 6 hikes to complete the Iroquoia section of the Bruce Trail.  There will be a new accomplishment badge, included in the registration fee – which is currently being designed and will be mailed to hikers who complete the series once it is available.  (It is unfortunately, unlikely to be available by the time of the sixth hike)

For this inaugural E2E in 6, we will be following the main trail southbound eventually finishing in Grimsby. Please note that you are signing up for the entire series of six hikes. The Iroquoia in 6 series is geared to experienced long distance hikers with the expectation of a 3.5  to 5.0 km/ hr. pace maintained over an 18 to 22 km day.  No dropout points have been established and therefore hikers who must drop out, will be responsible for their own transportation.

Hikers will be expected to to be wearing proper hiking boots and layered clothing with the expectation of cool and possible wet weather conditions. Sufficient food and water for a full day of hiking is required and hiking poles, crampons and wet weather gear are recommended. A 20 minute on-trail lunch break will be scheduled.

The fee goes towards supporting the Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club, which in turn supports the mission of the Bruce Trail Conservancy, which is: “Preserving a ribbon of wilderness, for everyone, forever.”

For the time being, registration for the Iroquoia E2E-in-Six will be limited to members of the Bruce Trail Conservancy.  Hikers can belong to any section.

maximum of 1 (of the 6) hikes can be self-completed as a result of scheduling challenges, but it is intended that this badge be earned while hiking as part of a group led by a certified hike leader.

Please note there are no refunds!

This particular set of 10 hikes is intended to be BRISK.  Please be honest about your degree of physical fitness prior to registration.

TRANSPORTATION

This series will be through hikes and will require car shuttling, you must be willing to drive or to be a passenger. Some parking locations require paid parking, and hikes that enter Halton Conservation Areas will require reservations.  The fee for the E2E-in-Six does not cover any parking/entry fees for hikers who are not members of the Halton CA and/or Hamilton CA.  If the group has enough hikers who are members of a CA, those will be the cars chosen to park in those areas so as to minimize costs.  At least one hike starts at one CA and ends at another, so parking fees are unavoidable for non-CA members.

 

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Sideways
Location (Google Maps): Red Hill Creek Side Trail to MacDui Dr. Side Trail

Hike Leader(s): Freddy Wang Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 16.6 km

Description

This is one for the badge hunters. We’ll not only complete 12.3 km of the Bruce Trail, we’ll also complete all following side trails along the way as there-and-backs: Mohawk, Red Hill, Kingsview Dr., Paramount Park, Glover Mountain Rd., New Mountain Rd, Veever’s Park, Oakridge Drive, Millen Road, and MacDui Drive which will count towards the Iroquoia Side Trail Challenge badge.

We will meet at the street parking on MacDui Drive, then shuttle to the Mohawk 4 Ice Centre on Mountain Brow Blvd. From there, we will complete the Mohawk Side Trail, then hike east along the Bruce Trail through King’s Forest, Felker’s Conservation Area, Devil’s Punch Bowl, and returning to MacDui Dr. Side Trail back to our cars. We will be in the forest for the majority of the hike. 

 

Bring water, snacks, and clothing layers. Poles optional. Please arrive at 8:15 am as we will leave promptly at 8:30 am.

Questions? Contact Hike leader – Freddy Wang – fwang175@gmail.com. 416-788-1567. 

 

Please check email before leaving home. Hike may be cancelled due to weather. Please contact hike leader if you need to cancel last minute. Thank you.

Sun Dec 1 1

Sunday Rambles

10:00 AM-1:00 PM
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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Ancaster Little League Park – 286 Jerseyville Rd W Ancaster (across from the Ancaster Lions Outdoor Pool)

Hike Leader(s): Colleen Mabalay Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: Approx. 10k

Description

We will follow the Spring Valley Trail, Martins Road, Headwaters Trail etc. in the western part of the Dundas Valley. Bring water and a snack (poles would also be useful).

 

Wed Dec 1 4

Burlington Beachfront

9:30 AM-12:00 PM
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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Burlington Public Library, Central Branch, off New Street. Parking lot directly behind the library.

Hike Leader(s): Gayle Laws Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 8 km

Description

Meeting at 9:15 am for a 9:30 am start, in the parking lot directly behind the Central Branch, Burlington Public Library.  An urban  hike.  We will take the footpath towards the lake front, through Spencer Park and along the lake towards the canal lift bridge.  The temperature and weather will determine how far we will go as winds from the lake can be cold and strong.  Bring fluids and a snack.

Thu Dec 1 5

Into the Canyon CANCELLED

10:00 AM-12:30 PM
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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): Rattlesnake Point 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: Approx. 9 km.

Description

Join us for a pleasant circuit of the Rattlesnake Point and Nassagaweya trails. Using a combination of blue and white Bruce Trail and Conservation Area trails we will hike north and descend  down into Nassagaweya Canyon and then south to ascend up out of the canyon and return to our start point. We should get good views across the canyon towards Crawford Lake. Please meet in the lower parking lot of Rattlesnake Point CA. If it is closed we will meet in the upper parking lot. Meet at 9:45 am. for a 10:00 am. start. Bring water, a snack and icers. Poles will be useful. You must make a reservation with Halton Conservation Authority.

Fri Dec 1 6

Crawford Lake/Rattlesnake Point CA's

9:30 AM-2:00 AM
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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Crawford Lake CA: enter from Conservation Rd (formerly Steeles Ave), just east of Guelph Line; parking area closest to gatehouse.

Hike Leader(s): Victoria Best Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 14 km

Description

Meet at Crawford Lake Conservation Area parking area nearest to the gatehouse. Conservation Authority reservation fee system is in effect. Make two consecutive Crawford Lake CA reservations beginning at 9:00 one week before the hike.

We will take the Crawford Lake Side Trial to the Main Trail and hike past the lookout and then down into the Nassagaweya Canyon and up to the top of the Rattlesnake Point CA ridge. We will return to our cars via blue and white trails. This hike includes steep inclines in and out of the Nassagaweya Canyon. Ice and snow could make the trail treacherous.

Dress appropriately for the weather and for icy or snow-covered trails. Icers/micro spikes or snowshoes may be required. Bring food and water, hiking boots, cold weather outerwear, personal first aid kit. No dogs please.

Direct inquiries to Victoria at victoriaahb@yahoo.ca at least 12 hours prior to the hike.
Please arrive 15 minutes before the hike start time of 9:30 AM. Register using the hiking schedule. Cancellations the morning of the hike please call 905-257-6815.

Sat Dec 1 7

Limehouse Loops

9:15 AM-3:30 PM
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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Limehouse Conservation Area parking lot at the baseball diamonds. Just southwest of km 20.4 on BTC Map 12 (30th Ed.).

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: 18 km

Description

Take a break from the Holiday craziness with a 18km stroll taking in a series of loops that will include the Hole in the Wall, the Black Creek Side Trail, the 17 Sideroad Side Trail, part of the Vanderleck Side Trail, the Canada Goose Side Trail and the Main Trail connecting them all.  Please bring lunch, warm drink, water, a snack for elevensies, a smile and an appreciation of nature.

Sat Dec 1 7

CANCELLED - Clara's Climb - 8km

9:30 AM-1:30 PM
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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Livingstone Dr, Dundas at Cascades Park

Hike Leader(s): Mike Gill Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 8km

Description

A hike to prepare you for the next Olympics! Follow in the footsteps of Olympian Clara Hughes as we walk along the Bruce Trail to the top of Sydenham Hill. We’ll continue on to take in the view of Boer’s Falls and then return along the same route.

There is a steep climb / descent along the Sydenham Hill and some narrow, single file sections to be careful of.

Icers are mandatory during winter months.

Park along Livingstone Dr.

Sun Dec 1 8

Dundas Rail Trail to DVCA

10:30 AM-2:30 PM
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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): MEET at Hamilton Rail Trail -Binkley Road parking lot
To find Binkley Road parking lot -Take Governor’s road heading west past the main entrance of DVCA to Binkley Road
Turn left onto Binkley road and quick right turn onto Old Highway 99
The parking lot is beside the rail trail entrance on the left

Hike Leader(s): Cathie Green Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: Approximately 12 kms

Description

Winter hike on trails leading into Dundas Valley Conservation area. We will start on the Hamilton Rail Trail from the Binkley Road parking lot and follow that to Gravel Pit Road and onto the Headwaters trail  We will hike to the Lookout trail, have a break/lunch and head back via the Reforestation Trail, Mineral Spring Roads and back onto the rail trail to our parked cars. Suitable trail for dogs as long as leashed and friendly.  Please have water to hike and wear suitable clothing for the weather- Bring a snack/lunch, hiking boots, poles and ICERS -Dundas Valley trails can be quite icy depending on the weather

To find Binkley Road parking lot -Take Governor’s road heading west past the main entrance of DVCA to Binkley Road Turn left onto Binkley road and quick right turn onto Old Highway 99The parking lot is beside the rail trail entrance on the left

Any questions or concerns, please email me at cathiekygreen@gmail.com or text 416-931-2095

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This is a Multi-Day Hike

You are signing up for the following dates:

2022-12-19, 2022-12-22, 2022-12-23, 2022-12-28, 2022-12-30, 2023-01-02, 2023-01-04, 2023-01-06, 2023-01-09, 2023-01-11

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Iroquoia E2E-in-Ten
Location (Google Maps): Various locations throughout the Iroquoia section of the Bruce Trail

Hike Leader(s): Steven White Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10-16 kms per hike

Description

This is a special series of 10 hikes with a new accomplishment badge. The registration fee includes the new special event badge, however, it will be up to a hiker who has not earned the badge in time to receive it on the last hike to arrange to pick up the badge or have it posted to them.

The fee goes towards supporting the Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club, which in turn supports the mission of the Bruce Trail Conservancy, which is: “Preserving a ribbon of wilderness, for everyone, forever.”

For the time being, registration for the Iroquoia E2E-in-Ten will be limited to members of the Bruce Trail Conservancy.  Hikers can belong to any section.

maximum of 3 (of the 10) hikes can be self-completed as a result of scheduling challenges, but it is intended that this badge be earned while hiking as part of a group led by a certified hike leader.

Please note there are no refunds!

This particular set of 10 hikes is intended to be BRISK (4-5km/h) where conditions safely allowPlease be honest about your degree of physical fitness prior to registration.

TRANSPORTATION

This series will be through hikes and will require car shuttling, you must be willing to drive or to be a passenger. Some parking locations require paid parking, and hikes that enter Halton Conservation Areas will require reservations.  The fee for the E2E-in-Ten does not cover any parking/entry fees for hikers who are not members of the Halton CA and/or Hamilton CA.  If the group has enough hikers who are members of a CA, those will be the cars chosen to park in those areas so as to minimize costs.  At least one hike starts at one CA and ends at another, so parking fees are unavoidable for non-CA members.

Mon Dec 1 9

Niagara Bruce Trail Benchlands Hike

8:30 AM-1:00 PM
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Hosting Club: Niagara, Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): We are meeting at the first parking area but there are three parking areas for this hike altogether, as follows:
1. Mountainview Conservation Area – West side of Mountainview Rd between McLeod St and Locust Lane 43.157888, -79.497415
2. Jordan Hollow King St (Hwy 81) across from Boo’s Restaurant 3039 King St Jordan Station
43.142022, -79.372672
3. Jordan Main St Parking lot across from Jordan Art Gallery (43.1491405, -79.3698233)

Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: Approx 15km in total

Description

This is a 3-part hike with 3 parking locations. Please carpool if you are able.

Part hike, part history, part viticulture, this outing explores the area referred to as the Niagara Bench.

Please bring enough snacks, water and your icers in case of icy trail conditions.
Requirements for the badge are found here:http://niagarabrucetrail.club/wp/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Niagara-Benchlands-Badge.pdf
Badges will be available following the third hike. M$10/NM$15

An optional stop following the third hike for coffee and a treat.

Wed Dec 2 1

RBG North Shore Trail

10:00 AM-12:00 PM
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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the parking lot by the Pavillion at the RBG Nature Center (Arboretum) at 9:45am.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/43%C2%B017’06.7%22N+79%C2%B053’59.5%22W/@43.285189,-79.9020436,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xc8bc6caf3a95cb16!8m2!3d43.285189!4d-79.8998549

Hike Leader(s): Linda Robinson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: Approximately 6km

Description

Bring along water, snack and icers in case of snow.

Parking fees apply.

Fri Dec 2 3

CANCELED - Lunch time Loops - CANCELED

11:30 AM-1:30 PM
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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley Conservation Area

Hike Leader(s): Robert House Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 6KM

Description

Dundas Valley Conservation Area is a magnificent outdoor area consisting of over 40km (about 24.85 mi) of trails located minutes from the downtown core of Hamilton. Join us Friday, December 23rd at 11:30 as we explore the Dear Run loop, the Main loop, and the Headwaters trail to the Homestead Trail loop.  

This will be a moderately paced hike totaling about 6KM. The hike should finish within 2 hours.  

We will meet at the picnic tables at the trail centre

The gatehouse will be closed, entry is free if you have your HCA card or $11 if you do not have a membership. Only credit cards are accepted at the gate. 

The trail is gravel or grass with some roots and rocks and some steep hills.  

Bring snacks, a warm beverage, and weather-appropriate clothing. Icers may be needed depending on the weather.

Please arrive at 11:15 so we can start promptly at 11:30

If the weather is stormy I will send out an email the morning of the hike letting you know if it’s canceled. If you need to cancel please send an email letting me know.

 

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Orchard Community Park parking lot on the north side of Blue Spruce Avenue just east of Sutton Drive in Burlington.

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: 10 km

Description

Enjoy a quiet Christmas Day morning exploring the west side of the Twelve Mile Creek in Bronte Provincial Park as we trundle through woodland and then descend the valley to the creek that William Lyon Mackenzie had to cross in a hurry in the aftermath of the failed 1837 Upper Canada Rebellion.  We will see from a distance the massive rock that formed the roof of Devil’s Cave where he hid out trying to escape the noose.  Our day will be a lot more peaceful!  We will check out Spruce Lane Farm and hopefully some farm animals too.  The trail could very well be icy so please bring your icers as well as a snack and a warm drink.

Tue Dec 2 7

Niagara Benchlands Hike

8:30 AM-1:00 PM
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Hosting Club: Niagara, Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): We are meeting at the first parking area but there are three parking areas for this hike altogether, as follows:
1. Mountainview Conservation Area – West side of Mountainview Rd between McLeod St and Locust Lane 43.157888, -79.497415
2. Jordan Hollow King St (Hwy 81) across from Boo’s Restaurant 3039 King St Jordan Station
43.142022, -79.372672
3. Jordan Main St Parking lot across from Jordan Art Gallery (43.1491405, -79.3698233)

Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: Approx 15km in total over all 3 hikes.

Description

This is a 3-part hike with 3 different parking locations. Please carpool if you are able.

Part hike, part history part viticulture, this outing explores the area known as the Niagara Bench.
Please bring enough snacks, water and your icers in case of icy trail conditions.

Requirements for the badge are found here: http://niagarabrucetrail.club/wp/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Niagara-Benchlands-Badge.pdf

Badges will be available following our third hike. M$10 NM$15

An optional stop following our third hike for coffee and a treat.