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  • 02
    May 2, 2022

    Scotsdale Farm

    9:30 AM-2:00 AM
    05/02/2022
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    Hosting Club: Iroquoia
    Category: Hikers R Us
    Location (Google Maps): Scotsdale Farm. From 401 north on Trafalgar Rd pass Georgetown turn left on highway 7 going north to Trafalgar Rd turn right go north about 1.7 km turn right into Scotsdale Farm.parking lot. Map 13, Km 29.7

    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 Km

    Description

    Loop hike on the main trial ,Bennett Heritage and Robert side trails. No Dogs.Bring sunscreen, lunch ,snacks and 2.o litres of water. Pease arrive 15 minutes early.

  • 03
    May 3, 2022

    Reschedule Scotsdale Farm Part 2 -

    10:30 AM-3:30 PM
    05/03/2022
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    Hosting Club: Iroquoia
    Category: General Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Meeting place -Scotsdale Farm parking lot off Trafalgar Rd, just north of Hwy 7, Halton Hills

    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 15 kms

    Description

    This is the rescheduled hike from April 25  which was cancelled due to forecasted rain and  thunderstorms in the area  –

    This is the Part 2 of our  early wildflower hikes at Scottsdale Farm following the Bennett Heritage Trail and the Bruce Trail Main Trail and the Great Esker Side Trail to form a loop hike. Some rocky and steep areas.  We will hike the same trail as Part 1 but in reverse which I guarantee will feel like a different hike!

    We will maintain a hike at a moderate pace, and stop intermittently to look for early spring ephemerals budding such has Bloodroot, Trout Lily, Spring Beauty, Wood Anemone etc.  This is a beautiful area to see both white and red Trilliums late April and early May

    My co-leader Grace and I have been hiking in this area for over 20 years each spring in search of  budding spring flowers. Please join us and wear hiking boots, weather appropriate clothing, hiking pole, water, snack-could be wet as it is spring, but generally the trails are good terrain. We will stop  a lunch/ snack break midway. Please text/contact me Cathie Green at 416-931-2095 if you have any questions or concerns or need to cancel last minute

     

  • 04
    May 4, 2022

    Dundas Valley

    9:00 AM-1:30 PM
    05/04/2022
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    Hosting Club: Iroquoia
    Category: Hikers R Us
    Location (Google Maps):

    western area of the Dundas Valley Conservation Area

    Hike Leader(s): Charlotte Stewart Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
    Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
    Distance: 12-13 km

    Description

    We will meet for a 9 am departure at the last gravel parking lot off Martin Road before the road goes down the hill, just west of the Ancaster Community Centre on Jerseyville Road. We will hike the Headwaters trail and some of the smaller side trails in the western section of the valley. Total hike distance approx. 12-13 km.

    Please bring at least 1 litre of water, snack/lunch, hiking boots, sunscreen, bug spray, poles if you use them, personal first aid kit. No dogs, please. COVID protocols apply – carry hand sanitizer and a mask.

    For cancellations the morning of the hike, please call/text 905 906-0519.

  • 05
    May 5, 2022

    Early Spring Ephemerals (Wildflowers)

    10:00 AM-12:30 PM
    05/05/2022
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    Hosting Club: Iroquoia
    Category: Thursday Group
    Location (Google Maps): Crawford Lake Conservation Area – 3115 Conservation Rd. (East, off of Guelph Line)

    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 – 8 km.

    Description

    Join me for a hike at Crawford Lake while we search out early Spring wildflowers, also know as “ephemerals” because they are short lived. Part of this hike will be over quite rocky terrain but that’s where they like to grow! Bring water, a snack, sunscreen, insect repellent, poles if using, and of course, your camera. Meet in the lower parking lot at 9:45 am. for a 10:00 am. start. You will need to make a reservation by going to the Halton Conservation Authority website. (If cancelling the morning of the hike please contact me by texting 905 617 3937)
    Leader: Anne Armstrong 905 617 3937 hikingrandma@gmail.com

  • 07
    May 7, 2022

    Dan Welsh Memorial Hike

    9:00 AM-12:00 PM
    05/07/2022
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    Hosting Club: Iroquoia
    Category: Special Event
    Location (Google Maps): Kilbride/River and Ruin Sidetrail

    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.5 – 6 km.

    Description

    This hike is a memorial hike in honour of Dan Welsh. Leaders also include Smadar Junkin and Jacqueline Van Dyke.
    Suggest arriving at 8:45 to make sure we can start at 9:15 am. One very long hill to descend and then ascend.

    Parking is at the community center parking lot behind Kilbride P.S.  (Stay to the left of the school to reach Kilbride Park parking lot ; https://goo.gl/maps/QuFcofsvcwFLcqAC9)

    This is a short hike on the road to the main Bruce Trail, then onto the River and Ruin Side Trail to the Dan Welsh Side Trail and back in a loop. Many of you made generous donations to the Bruce Trail Conservancy in Dan’s name to secure a commemorative plaque in his honor. This plaque will be mounted on our hike along the new side trail that bears his name.

    Light refreshments will be served afterwards and you will have a chance to buy the limited edition “Bluebird” badge ($20 cash). All proceeds go to the Iroquoia club, where Dan was a volunteer and hike leader. We will hear from Bruce Trail Conservancy CEO, Michael McDonald and from the Planned Giving & Donor Relations Officer, Gloria Vidovich. We welcome your stories and memories of Dan as we remember his life and all that he meant to so many of us

    If you can, please wear plaid, jeans and a ball hat as a tribute to Dan. We look forward to spending this special morning with you all.