Iroquoia

River and Ruin with Loop

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Kilbride Park

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

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 8.5km

Description

Hike will start at 9:30 behind Kilbride Public School at the park.

We will hike the side trail to River and Ruin and then the loop, seeing the new Dan Welsh plaque and bird house and also the ruin. It is approx 8.5 km.

Please bring water and snack.

Contact me by text if you have to cancel day of the hike 905-399-3601

Jill Parratt

Kelso to Speyside

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): St. Helena Road at Highway 25 just north of 10 Sideroad. As you head north from the 401 in Milton turn left at St. Helena Road. We will park at that location then shuttle to Kelso Summit to start the hike. Closest km is km 9.7 on BTC Map 12.

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: 17 kms

Description

Join us for 17 km shuttle hike along the Main Trail from Kelso to Speyside.  We will be up high on the escarpment with a good view of Toronto and points south.  In fact, breathtaking lookouts will abound!  The hike will be a touch rocky in sections but nothing to worry about.  There will be crevices and cliffs so caution required.  Please bring 2L  of water minimum, a snack, a lunch, bug spray, sunscreen a keen appreciation of nature and a smile.  Please arrive at Helena Road at 8:45 am to be ready to shuttle at 9.  A reservation may be required with Conservation Halton depending on the number of hikers who sign up.  I will email registered hikers closer to the time in order to arrange that if required.  A Conservation Halton Annual Membership is highly recommended.

Spring Valley - Ancaster

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Jerseyville Side Road _ Park in Little League Ballfield across the street from the Lions Club Pool in Ancaster.

Hike Leader(s): Lorraine Sherred Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 8 to 10 km

Description

Several loops in Spring Valley

Dundas Valley Conservation area

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Hikers R Us
Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley Conservation area, 650 Governors Road, Dundas

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: 10 to 12 km

Description

We will hike some of the trails in the conservation area, including the Main loop, the Deer Run Trail and the Heritage trail. Loop hike. Please meet in the second parking lot in the conservation area. Please bring lunch/snack, sunscreen, bug spray, 2 litres of water.

Conservation membership or parking fee applies.

Cancellations morning of hike 905 906 0519 (cell or text)

RBG North Shore Trail

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 9:45 am at the RBG Nature Center (Arboretum) parking lot.

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

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: about 6-7km

Description

This is an easy hike, a few hills. Bring water and a snack. Tulip trees should be in bloom. If you are registered and need to cancel let me know.