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All hikes available to BTC members. Some hikes are open to non-members.
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To view all Bruce Trail Conservancy Hikes click hereHosting 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
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.
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
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)
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.
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Park at Fletcher Creek Ecological Preserve on Concession 7 just north of Gore Rd , Puslinch
HCA passes can be used or 7.50 per vehicle
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 10kms
Description
We hiked this in snow and sleet, this time we will explore the old regenerated quarry in it’s summer splendor! For those who wish to return, I will be leading the hike Thursday June 16 and then again Monday June 20 10:30 to 2:30 approx.
Fletcher’s Creek Preserve is an abandoned quarry site that has been rehabilitated and is located at the headwaters of the Spencer Creek watershed.
We will take the same (and only) loop hike through the preserve as well as an adjacent trail that was also part of the quarry back in the day-lots of local history- it was the area swimming hole and some still use it.
WATER is a MUST. Strongly suggests bug spray, sun screen, hat, hiking boots, hiking pole, water snack/lunch, cell phone, and appropriate clothing for the weather.
Please feel free to call or text me if you have any concerns or questions Cathie 416-931-2095 cathiekygreen@gmail.com
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Park at Fletcher Creek Ecological Preserve on Concession 7 just north of Gore Rd , Puslinch
HCA passes can be used or 7.50 per vehicle
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: Approx 10km
Description
We hiked this in snow and sleet, this time we will explore the old regenerated quarry in it’s summer splendor! For those who wish to return, I will be leading this hike Thursday June 16 and Monday June 20 10:30 to 2:30 approx.
Fletcher’s Creek Preserve is an abandoned quarry site that has been rehabilitated and is located at the headwaters of the Spencer Creek watershed
We will take the same(and only) loop hike through the preserve as well as an adjacent trail that also was part of the quarry back in the day-lots of local history- it was the area swimming hole and some still use it.
WATER is a MUST. Strongly suggests bug spray, sun screen, hat, hiking boots, hiking pole, water snack/lunch, cell phone, and appropriate clothing for the weather
Please feel free to call or text me if you have any concerns or questions Cathie 416-931-2095 cathiekygreen@gmail.com
Hike open to BTC Members only.
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Princess Point Parking Lot – See map
Hike Leader(s): Ted Bossence 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 7 km
Description
We will walk around Princess Point and then the South Shore Trails to McMaster University, a little tour of the campus and back to Princess Point. Please arrive for 9:15 am will start sharp at 9:30 am (Please note this earlier start time). Parking fee unless you have an RBG parking pass. Cancelled in case of rain, please check your email the evening before. If you need to cancel after 3:30 pm the day before, please inform me by email at tedbossence@sympatico.ca or text to 905 334-8752.
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): City View Park, Burlington, south parking lot
Hike Leader(s): Louise Langlais Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 14-18 km
Description
We will do a There-and-Back hike from City View park towards Snake Road. We will pass the lovely Grindstone Creek and tackle some pretty tough hills. This is a great workout.
I am visiting (I moved to Kingston in early May) and hope to see some of my hiking friends.
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), snacks, lunch, a personal first aid kit , and 1-2 litres of water. 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.
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): Felkers Falls, Ackland St.,Stoney Creek
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. 10 km.
Description
This hike is a replacement for the one we had to cancel in winter due to ice. We will start at Felkers Falls and hike to the Devil’s Punchbowl and return. There is one long, fairly steep descent down to the base of the escarpment which we will ascend on our way back. There are spectacular views from the top of the escarpment. Meet in the parking lot by 9:45 am. for a 10:00 am. start. Bring water, a snack/lunch, sunscreen, insect repellent and poles if using.
Leader: Anne Armstrong 905 617 3937 hikingrandma@gmail.com
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meeting at 1137 Hidden Valley Rd Parking Lot (across from playground-NOT the lot off Lemonville Rd)
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 10kms
Description
We will hike north on Hidden Valley Rd from the parking lot to where it ends and then hike along Grindstone Creek until we meet up with Bruce Main Trail traveling west to to meet Snake Rd -returning the same general way, taking in some side trails – there are some VERY steep hills on this hike as well as some flat and some road at the beginning and end – WATER a must – consider bringing hat, pole, hiking boots, appropriate clothing for weather, bug spray, sunscreen, lunch or snack
On our return we will visit the Burlington Model Railway Club on Hidden Valley Rd as open house until 3pm – optional and close to the parking lot for those wish to skip this and return to their vehicles https://www.burlingtonmodelrailwayclub.ca/
Please email me or text me if any questions or concerns, Cathie Green 4169312095
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Happy Wanderers
Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley Conservation Area, Governors Road, Dundas
Hike Leader(s): Steven White 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: 15k km
Description
Dundas Valley Conservation Area (fee to park) – meet at last parking lot, we head up to the Trail Centre and follow Main Trail to Headwaters Trail and do loop out and back to Main Trail, returning to Trail Centre. Bring hiking boots, sunscreen, water, snack, lunch. No dogs.
stevenwhite901@gmail.com or text 289-242-9415
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Hikers R Us
Location (Google Maps): At the Dundas and Mill St intersection in Waterdown, go south on Mill St. Smokey Hollow will be on your right just after the train bridge.
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 14 km
Description
This 14 km there and back hike will take about 4.5 hours and is at medium pace. There are a few hills. We will head west from Smokey Hollow and follow the main trail to Hwy6 and return. Bring sunscreen, water, snack/lunch. No dogs please.
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area, Appleby 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. 9 km.
Description
Meet in the lower parking lot at Rattlesnake Point on Appleby Line, north of Derry Rd. Parking fee or Conservation area pass. You must register with Conservation Halton. Our hike today will take us north along conservation area and Bruce Trail until we descend into Nassagaweya Canyon. We will follow main Bruce Trail south in the canyon. There is a lot to see in this gorgeous area with a creek, soaring escarpment, flat woodlands and the former buffalo compound. We will then ascend back to the top of the escarpment and return to our start. Great views across the canyon. Bring water, a snack, insect repellent and sunscreen. Hiking poles are useful.
Leader: Anne Armstrong 905 617 3937 hikingrandma@gmail.com