Iroquoia

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November
  • 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.

  • 01
    November 1, 2023

    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.

  • 05
    November 5, 2023

    Beaver Valley ETE for the Stained Glass Badge

    8:30 AM-2:30 AM
    11/05/2023
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    This is a Multi-Day Hike

    You are signing up for the following dates and times:

    2023-11-05 at 08:30
    2023-11-06 at
    2023-11-07 at
    2023-11-08 at
    2023-11-09 at
    2023-11-10 at

    Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Beaver Valley
    Category: Special Event
    Location (Google Maps): Meet at the skiers parking lot in Kolopore on Grey Rd 2 which is 650m south of where the trail crosses the road.

    Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
    Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
    Distance: Between 15 and 24km each day

    Description

    This hike series, normally done over 8 days, will be reduced to 6 due to time constraints. To qualify for the badge, you should attend every day. If 6 continuous days is not possible, you may elect to make-up one of the days on your own. Perhaps you might like to split the longest scheduled day to complete it over two other days – it’s up to you. I’d the day is made up prior to the completion, you will still qualify to get your badge on the last day.
    This special stained glass badge, depicting the tenacious cedar, was designed by Joe Borges and is featured along the Beaver Valley section of trail in many, many spots.
    This hike series is a fundraiser for Beaver Valley Club and will include an experienced hike leader familiar with the trail & all logistics. Your fee includes your badge, guidance and maybe a treat or two. Please be prepared to share in some of the car shuttles. There are no refunds.
    This hike is rated as a Medium pace but since it’s a group hike, we take care of one another and can hike only as quickly as our sweep. It’s important to try to keep pace with the person in front of you.

    Please bring the 10 essentials to carry in your backpack including enough snacks, lunch and recommended 2 litres of water as well as a First Aid Kit. Please check the weather and ensure you have rain gear if there is rain forecast.
    If there is a piece of Beaver Valley section of trail you need, you are welcome to join for that day or days. A full schedule will be emailed in advance of the start date.

  • 06
    November 6, 2023

    Kerncliff Park

    12:30 PM-2:30 PM
    11/06/2023
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    Hosting Club: Iroquoia
    Category: General Hike
    Location (Google Maps):

    Kerncliff Park
    parking lot “former quarry” access off Kerns Rd.

    Hike Leader(s): Madeline Grady Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

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

    Description

    We will be on both blue side trails and the main trail. It’s a wonderful place to enjoy nature in this urban area.  The start is hilly and then we’ll enjoy mostly flat on our way west to King Road. There are some great lookouts to see Burlington and the lake.   We’ll loop back and have a hilly finish.  Poles and hiking shoes/boots are recommended.   Please bring water and a snack.

  • 08
    November 8, 2023

    Return to the Hollow

    10:00 AM-1:00 PM
    11/08/2023
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    Hosting Club: Iroquoia
    Category: Good Companions
    Location (Google Maps): City View Park, Kerns Rd. Burlington

    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

    Today we hike to Smokey Hollow and back. This is a favourite hike destination, a place rich in history. It’s hard to imagine this spot bustling with light industry and busy with trade and commerce. This is a “there and back hike”. Please meet in the south parking lot of City View Park at 9:45am. for a 10:00 am. start. Bring water , a snack and sunscreen. Poles would be useful for some rocky sections and climbing back up from the Hollow.
    Leader: Anne Armstrong  905-617-3937 hikingrandma@gmail.com Note: If cancelling the morning of the hike please call or text me.