Iroquoia

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October 29 - November 04
  • 29
    October 29, 2023

    Rush Cove Loop Hike

    10:00 AM-12:30 PM
    10/29/2023
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    Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Peninsula
    Category: General Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Rush Cove Nature Preserve Parking – km 58.1 Map 37

    Hike Leader(s): Pati Greenwood, Jeff Dowsett 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: 8 km

    Description

    Day two of two-day weekend hiking experience in the Bruce Peninsula.  Join us for one or both hikes.

    Today’s loop hike takes us to Rush Cove and around Cape Dundas and backon the main BT and side trails. Although shorter than yesterday’s hike, there are a few hilly sections that will make this hike somewhat strenuous.

    Bring snack and water and wear sturdy footwear and clothing appropriate for the conditions.

  • 30
    October 30, 2023

    Headwaters Dundas Valley

    9:00 AM-1:00 PM
    10/30/2023
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    Hosting Club: Iroquoia
    Category: Happy Wanderers
    Location (Google Maps):

    Main parking lot for the Dundas Valley Trail Centre
    N43.248410 W79.993747

    Hike Leader(s): Wayne Riley Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

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

    Description

    We will meet at the Dundas Valley Trail Centre parking lot (entry fee required) and start out on the main trail. We will then take the Headwaters trail and return to the main parking lot.

    Bring lunch, water, hiking boots and no dogs please.

    RSVP using the BTC website.

    Cancellations the morning of the hike please call 289 456 3498

    please note: there is a fee at the gate for parking unless you have a pass

     

     

     

  • 31
    October 31, 2023
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  • 01
    November 1, 2023

    Crawford Forestry Tract & Crawford Lake Conservation Area

    9:30 AM-1:00 PM
    11/01/2023
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    Hosting Club: Iroquoia
    Category: General Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Meet/Park at 7342 Twiss Rd, Campbellville (North of Derry Rd & South of Conservation Rd)

    Hike Leader(s): Susan Glofcheskie 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 – 11 kms

    Description

    We will hike into Crawford Forestry Tract and Crawford Lake Side Trail and back. Also included is the Iroquoian Village, which has three reconstructed longhouses.

    Free parking at trail head on Twiss Road (North of Derry Rd and South of Conservation Rd – see Google link above).

    Hike leader: Susan Glofcheskie: email: glofcheskies@rogers.com. Cell 416-576-3163.  Please use email prior to the hike and cell on the day of the hike.

    Wear appropriate quick-dry clothing and hiking boots.  Bring sunscreen, insect repellant (summer), icers (winter), snacks, a personal first aid kit and 1 – 2 litres of water.

    For personalized driving directions, click on the hike in the BTC hike calendar, then on (Google Maps) to the right of the word Location, and your smart phone should navigate you to the correct location.

    Please arrive at least 15 minutes early.  If you are unable to attend, please email me as soon as possible in advance of the hike, or text me if it is < 2 hours before the hike.

    Good Companions - Escarpment Views

    10:00 AM-1:00 PM
    11/01/2023
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    Hosting Club: Iroquoia
    Category: Good Companions
    Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Royal Botanical Gardens Dog Park parking lot located on the north side of York Road, Hamilton, close to the intersection of York Road and Valley Road.

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

    Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
    Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
    Distance: 9 km

    Description

    From the RBG dog park we will take the Ray Lowes side trail to the main trail.  There is one steep hill and some stairs to climb, and to descend on the return.  Turning left along the main trail, we will continue along the escarpment past Borer’s Falls, all the way to where the trail reaches Romer Drive.  This hike offers views of the Dundas Valley and Cootes Paradise.  This is a “there and back” hike.

    Hiking boots, snack, water.  Hiking poles recommended especially for the ascent and descent.

  • 02
    November 2, 2023
    No events
  • 03
    November 3, 2023
    No events
  • 04
    November 4, 2023
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