Iroquoia

CANCELLED, Lynn Valley Trail, Simcoe to Port Dover and back

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Hikers R Us
Location (Google Maps): Simcoe Memorial Park, 273 Owen Street, Simcoe

Hike Leader(s): Louise Langlais Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 20 km

Description

We will hike on the Lynn Valley Trail to Port Dover for lunch (fish and chips anyone?), then hike back to our cars. In memory of Mickey Macdonald, who lead this enjoyable hike the first time I did it.

Cell: 519-222-4040, on day of hike. At other times, email is the best way to contact me (use the Contact the Hike Leader feature on the BTC web page). 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 arrive at least 15 minutes early. If you are unable to attend, in addition to cancelling on the BTC hikes web page, please email me the day before, or text me if it is <2 hours before the hike. There is often a waiting list, so the more advance notice you give, the better.

Credit River Meander (Now Halton Agreement Forest)

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): 10th Sideroad and Fourth Line Nassagaweya, east of Guelph Line

Hike Leader(s): Anne Armstrong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: Approx. 10 km.

Description

The Credit River Meander hike is now located in the Halton Agreement Forest, east of Guelph Line. Meet at the corner of 10th Sidroad and Fourth Line Nassagaweya. Go north on Guelph Line until you come to 10th Sideroad. Turn east or right and continue until the road turns left and becomes Fourth Line Nassagaweya. Park on the roadside. Please arrive by 9:15 am. for a 10:00 am. start. Bring water, a snack, icers and poles if using.

Thursday Group - Views from Escarpment

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): Start at Sam Lawrence Park in Hamilton. This park is on the “mountain” at corner of Concession St and Highcliffe Avenue. parking is free.

Hike Leader(s): Janina Vanderpost Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 9 km

Description

Starting at Sam Lawrence Park on the “mountain” in Hamilton, this there-and-back hike will take us along the escarpment, taking in panoramic views of Hamilton, Hamilton Harbour and Lake Ontario.   We will be on paved paths but there may be icy sections.  Bring icers, water and snack.

Halton Wild and Beckoning

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Intersection of 10 Side Road and 4th Line Nassagaweya just northeast of Campbellville and the 401. Take Guelph Line north from the 401 then take a right on 10 Side Road.

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, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 17 km

Description

Join us for a loop hike in the Halton Agreement Forest taking in ice-caked waterfalls, beaver dams and beaver ponds.  We will see a lot of water on the move as Spring approaches.  The trail will be icy which means icers are essential.  Please bring some warm drinks, water, a snack and a lunch.  Please arrive at 9 am to be ready to go at 9:15 am.

Limehouse

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Hikers R Us
Location (Google Maps): Limehouse Conservation Area ,BTC Map 12,Km 20.8

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, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 12.0

Description

From 401 north on Trafalger Rd, left on HWY #7, left 0n sidereal #22 and left on Fifth Line to access to baseball diamonds  just south east of Limehouse.Loop hike. We will hike main trail,Canada Goose side trail and Black Creek trail. No dogs.Bring water,lunch. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early before start on hike.