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January | January | January | 1 - Hamilton Bayfront to Princess Point
10:00 AM-12:00 PM 02/01/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/hamilton-bayfront-to-princess-point/2023-02-01/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): 200 Harbour Front Dr Hamilton Meet by the gazebo. Free parking Hike Leader(s): Gayle Laws Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 8 km Description
This enjoyable walk by the Hamilton waterfront is from Bayfront Park parking lot to Princess Point, around a short loop at Princess Point and then back on a paved path. Sometimes we need a little encouragement to get out and enjoy the fresh air in the winter. Dress warmly as there may be winds.
| 2 - Down to the Hollow
10:00 AM-1:00 PM 02/02/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/down-to-the-hollow-2/2023-02-02/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): City View Park, 2500 Kerns Rd., South Entrance, East Side. 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: 10 – 11 km. depending on route selected Description
Today’s hike will take us from City View Park to Smokey Hollow and back. Depending on conditions we many include the McNally and Norman Pearson Side Trails which include a long climb up Grindstone Creek to Smokey Hollow. Meet at 9:45 am. for a 10:00 am. start in the first parking lot on your right in the most southerly parking lot of City View Park (not the one with the soccer fields and baseball diamond on Kerns Rd.) Bring water, a snack, icers and poles if using. If cancelling after 8:00 am. on the day before the hike please email leaders or text. Leaders: Anne and Phill Armstrong 905 617 3937 hikingrandma@gmail.com
| 3 | 4 - Meditation Hike – Hungry Hollow
10:00 AM-12:00 PM 02/04/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/meditation-hike-hungry-hollow/2023-02-04/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Trail begins on Miller Drive, Georgetown. Closest address is 124 Miller Drive. Plenty of parking on the road. Hike Leader(s): Anita Bergsma Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 5 km Description Join me for a Guided Meditation Hike through Hungry Hollow Georgetown. It will be 5km at a slow to moderate pace on well groomed trails. The trails wind through the Hungry Hollow Ravine along Silver Creek. The trail is nestled in Georgetown and known for its beautiful nature, marshes, meadows, and ponds, with boardwalks, and bridges. Meet at 9:45am Sharp to get ready and hike in at 10:00am. Duration: 2 hours Also a great hike for those that would like to start hiking and looking for an introduction to how to hike. Please bring your phone with a full battery and earbuds to listen to the meditation. Download Spotify. The meditation will be for 1/2 hour with plenty of time to meet and chat with the other hikers for the duration of our hike together. Please wear hiking boots, icers, backpack with water and snacks. Hiking poles are great for balance but optional..
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5 - Speyside to Hilton Falls Conservation Area
9:15 AM-5:00 PM 02/05/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/speyside-to-hilton-falls-conservation-area/2023-02-05/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hilton Falls Conservation Area main entrance, 4985 Campbellville Road, Milton L7P 0G3. 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, Slippery Sections Likely, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 17 km. Description
Join us for a winter wonderland shuttle hike on rocky terrain with some great views from the heights of the escarpment. We will take in the Main Trail and the Charles Hildebrand and Philip Gosling Side Trails. Please bring icers, a snack, a lunch, water, a warm drink, and an appreciation of nature and good people. Conservation Halton reservations required at Hilton Falls CA. We will not be taking in the Falls on this hike but we will be seeing a smaller waterfall on the trail. Possible optional pub stop after.
- Hilton Falls Conservation Area
9:30 AM-12:30 PM 02/05/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/hilton-falls-conservation-area-3/2023-02-05/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Peninsula
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hilton Falls Conservation Area Hike Leader(s): Pati Greenwood, Jeff Dowsett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 12 km Description
We will hike through Hilton Falls Conservation Area on the Hilton Falls Side Trail and Conservation Area trails. Bring water and snacks. Wear clothing and footwear appropriate to weather conditions. Icers and/or snowshoes may be required, depending on conditions. Park in Hilton Falls Conservation Area parking lot, accessible from Campbellville Road. Reservations are required. For further information see Conservation Halton web site: https://www.conservationhalton.ca/parks/hilton-falls/ Please arrive by 9:15 am as we will depart promptly at 9:30 am. An optional pub stop will take place following the hike – details all be provided a few days prior to the hike.
- Sunday Rambles – Fisher’s Pond
10:00 AM-1:00 PM 02/05/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/sunday-rambles-fishers-pond/2023-02-05/
| 6 | 7 | 8 - Hamilton Rail Trail
10:00 AM-12:30 PM 02/08/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/hamilton-rail-trail/2023-02-08/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): 101 Osler Dr in Dundas, behind the Shoppers Drug Mart, in the parking area adjacent to the trailhead Hike Leader(s): Gayle Laws Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 9 km Description
This leisurely hike is on a wide path, mostly flat but with a slight ascent to the train station. We will stop at the station for a break and snack before heading back. Please arrive at 9:45 in the parking lot for a 10:00 sharp start. Dress warmly and wear good footwear in case there is some ice on the path. Sometimes we need encouragement to get out in the winter, so join in this social walk. The hike will be cancelled if the weather is poor weather.
| 9 - Scotsdale Farm Rambles CANCELLED
10:00 AM-1:00 PM 02/09/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/scotsdale-farm-rambles/2023-02-09/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): Scotsdale Farm, 13807 Trafalgar Rd. (Be careful. the entrance is easy to miss. Hike Leader(s): Phillip Armstrong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10 – 14 km. Description
Scotsdale Farm and its surrounding trails make for an interesting hike with varied terrain. Our hike today takes us west to the Duff Pit Side Trail, then east along the new Trafalgar Side Trail entering the Great Esker Side Trail. Here there will be a choice of continuing east to pick up the Bennett Side Trail (longer version) or returning west via the main trail to the parking lot (shorter version). Meet at 9:45 am. for a 10:00 am. start in the main parking lot of the farm. Bring water, a snack or lunch, icers and poles if using. If cancelling after 4:00 pm. the day before please text or email leader.
Leader: Phill Armstrong 416 895 3937 hikingrandpa@gmail.com
| 10 | 11 - Rattlesnake Point to Crawford Lake and back
9:30 AM-12:30 PM 02/11/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/rattlesnake-point-to-crawford-lake-and-back-2/2023-02-11/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area Parking Lot (Appleby Line 1km north of Derry Road. Hike Leader(s): Pati Greenwood, Jeff Dowsett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 11 km Description
We will hike on the Conservation Trails, the Rattlesnake Point Side Trail, main Bruce Trail, and Crawford Lake Side Trail to Crawford Lake and back. Wear appropriate clothing and footwear for weather conditions. Icers and/or snowshoes may be required depending on conditions. Park in the Rattlesnake Conservation Area Parking Lot. Reservations will be required, see Conservation Halton web site for details: https://www.conservationhalton.ca/parks/rattlesnake-point/ Please arrive at 9:15 am as we will depart promptly at 9:30 am. An optional pub stop will take place following the hike, details will be provided a few days prior to the hike.
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12 - Terra Cotta Treat
9:30 AM-4:00 PM 02/12/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/terra-cotta-treat-2/2023-02-12/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Black P BTC parking at the end of Boston Mills Road to the immediate west of Mississauga Road. Between kms 47.4 and 48.3 on BTC Map 14. 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, Slippery and Steep Sections, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 17 km Description
Join us for a lovely winter loop hike through the Terra Cotta Conservation Area. Terrain is rocky in spots and it will be icy and snowy for sure. Icers essential. Poles recommended. Please bring a smile, water, a snack, warm drink and a lunch. Please arrive for 9:15 to be ready to hike for 9:30.
| 13 | 14 | 15 - Bruce Trail and Chedoke Radial trail – CANCELED
9:30 AM-12:30 PM 02/15/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/bruce-trail-and-chedoke-radial-trail/2023-02-15/ Hike open to BTC Members only. Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Chedoke golf course Hike Leader(s): Jill Parratt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 8 Description
Please meet at 9:15 for a 9:30 start at Chedoke golf course. We will head east to Queen St S using the Bruce trail, Chedoke radial and side trail and then return. Please bring icers (mandatory) and poles. You can contact me by text at 905-399-3601 Jill
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19 - Primrose/Boyne Valley Loop (Dufferin Hi-Land Section – Map 20)
9:30 AM-4:00 PM 02/19/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/primrose-boyne-valley-loop-dufferin-hi-land-section-map-20/2023-02-19/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Red P BTC parking lot on County Road 19 (Prince of Wales Road) 80 metres south of the southern end of the Prince of Wales Side Trail (about 1 km north of Primrose). Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Slippery and Steep Sections, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 13.5 kms Description
Join us for a winter walk in the Dufferin Hi-Lands on the Prince of Wales Side Trail, the Primrose Loop Side Trail, the Boyne Valley Side Trail and parts of the Main Trail. Please arrive at 9:15 am for a 9:30 start. Please bring icers, water, a warm drink, a snack, a lunch and an appreciation of nature. Consider bringing along snow shoes just in case there is sufficient snow. If we do snowshoe, hike length will be reduced accordingly. Snow shoes optional. Poles recommended. This hike has a lot of up and downs but is richly rewarding.
| 20 | 21 | 22 - Good Companions – Hendry Valley and Woodland Cemetery (formerly Hidden Valley Park to the Valley Inn Bridge – there and back)
10:00 AM-12:00 PM 02/22/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/good-companions-hidden-valley-park-to-the-valley-inn-bridge-there-and-back-2/2023-02-22/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Hidden Valley Park – Burlington (parking lot on Hidden Valley Road- just off Lemonville Rd) – see map below Hike Leader(s): Ted Bossence Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 7 km. Description
Starting at the RBG parking lot for the Hendry Valley trails at Cherry Hill Gate, we will walk the Hendry Valley and out to Woodland Cemetery where we will walk the perimeter with views over Burlington Bay. Our walk in the cemetery will necessitate traversing some graves. Bring icers , snack and water. Please arrive a few minutes before start time. If you cancel after 4:00 pm the day before the hike please inform me by email at tedbossence@sympatico.ca or by text at 905 334-8752 the morning of the hike. I will be leaving on time.
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26 - Halton Agreement Forest Winter Loops
10:00 AM-2:00 PM 02/26/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/halton-agreement-forest-winter-loops/2023-02-26/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Halton Agreement Forest Hike Leader(s): Phillip Armstrong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 12-16 km. Description
Come enjoy the many hiking trails of this wonderful forest area. Please meet at the corner of 10th Sideroad and Nassagaweya Fourth Line. Plenty of roadside parking. Mandatory icers, water and lunch to be enjoyed at Hilton Falls. Bring marshmallows to be roasted for the leader. Leader: Phill Armstrong 416 895 3937 hikingrandpa@gmail.com
| 27 | 28 - Hamilton Soupfest
11:00 AM 02/28/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/hamilton-soupfest/2023-02-28/ Hike open to BTC Members only. Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Bayfront Park Hike Leader(s): Jill Parratt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 6 Description
Please meet at 9:45 for a 10am start at Bayfront Park. We will hike along the Bayfront waterfront path to the stairs by the canal. We will then hike to the Hamilton Convention Centre. The Hamilton Soupfest supports Living Rock Youth Centre. $20 for 4 soup samples. Tickets can be bought in advance or online. https://www.livingrock.ca/soupfest After soup, music etc we will walk back to our cars. Any questions email or text me. Jill Parratt 905-399-3601
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