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To view all Bruce Trail Conservancy Hikes click here- 01May 1, 2023
Crawford Lake CA
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/crawford-lake-ca/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Crawford Lake Conservation AreaHike Leader(s): Bronwen Tregunno Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 7 kmDescription
We’ll check out the spring flowers starting at the BT side trail then following the main trail as it hugs the escarpment past the lookout. Bring snack, water, insect repellant, sun filter, & personal first aid kit. We can also look in on the historical reconstruction of indigenous village. Washrooms on site. Reservations required and entrance fee in effect for non Conservation Halton annual pass holders https://www.conservationhalton.ca/ Meet at lower parking lot. Please come slightly early so we can get started right at 9:30 am. Contact Bron brontreg@cogeco.ca or 905-334-4013 (text or call) for any questions. - 04May 4, 2023
Spring Ephemerals
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/spring-ephemerals/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): Crawford Lake Conservation Area. 3115 Conservation Rd.MiltonHike 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, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: Approx. 7 km.Description
Spring Ephemerals refers to early Spring wildflowers. Today we will be completing a circuit of Crawford Lake as we hunt for wildflowers. Meet at 9:45 am. for 10:00 am. start. We will walk at a pace allowing us to stop and photograph wildflowers as we go. This route will have some rocky sections. Bring water, a snack and poles if using. Conservation area pass or parking fee in effect. Registration with Halton CA necessary.
Leader: Anne Armstrong 905 617 3937 hikingrandma@gmail.com - 05May 5, 2023
Legs of Sydenham May 2023 (Hike 1 of 3)
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/legs-of-sydenham-may-2023-hike-1-of-3/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps):We will meet at Crossroads Victory Church corner of 19th St W and Somers St., Owensound. Approx KM 107 of Sydenham Section. Map 33.
Hike Leader(s): Karen Capindale-Smith Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 20 kmDescription
This is the first of 3 legs in the Sydenham Section. Please see mate hikes on May 6 & 7. Join us for one hike or all. On this hike, we will meet at Crossroads Victory Church corner of 19th St W and Somers St., Owen Sound. Approx KM 107 of Sydenham Section. Map 33. (Contact with property owners made).We will car shuttle to parking on Lindenwood Rd just easy of Highway 17. Approx km 126 of Sydenham Section. Map 33. We will hike back to our meeting Point for a total of Approx 20 KM. Please bring water, snack, lunch and appropriate layered clothing. Carpooling recommended due to limited parking.Hike leader: Karen Capindale-Smith, kjcapindale@gmail.com. Please use cell (905-749-0914) for hike morning cancellations.
No Dogs Please. Rain or Shine.
Expect a baked goods surprise!
- 06May 6, 2023
Legs of Sydenham May 2023 (Hike 2 of 3)
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/legs-of-sydenham-may-2023-hike-2-of-3/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps):We will meet at Parking at 6th Concession just north of Sideroad 3. Approx KM 23.1 of Sydenham Section. Map 29.
Hike Leader(s): Karen Capindale-Smith Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 21 kmDescription
This is the second of 3 legs in the Sydenham Section. Please see mate hikes on May 5 & 7. Join us for one hike or all. On this hike, we will meet at Parking at 6th Concession just north of Sideroad 3. Approx KM 23.1 of Sydenham Section. Map 29. We will car shuttle Parking St Vincent-Sydenham townline just north of Highway 26. Approx KM 44.4 of Sydenham Section. Map 30 and hike back to our meeting Point for a total of Approx 21 KM. Please bring water, snack, lunch and appropriate layered clothing. Carpooling recommended due to limited parking.Hike leader: Karen Capindale-Smith, kjcapindale@gmail.com. Please use cell (905-749-0914) for hike morning cancellations.
No Dogs Please. Rain or Shine.
Expect a baked goods surprise!
- 06May 6, 2023
Wetlands in Focus - Saltfleet Conservation Area
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/wetlands-in-focus-saltfleet-conservation-area/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Education Hike
Location (Google Maps): Saltfleet Conservation AreaHike Leader(s): Bronwen Tregunno Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 2-3 kmDescription
Guest leader Scott Peck, Director, Watershed Management Services, Hamilton Conservation Authority will lead us on a gentle walk on a level trail that overlooks wetlands. Scott will make several stops along the trail and explain the history and progression of the Saltfleet CA project. This has become a hotspot for birders but you don’t need to bring binoculars as we won’t be looking for birds this time! Paid parking $8.00 per day but free with HCA membership pass. More about Saltfleet CA https://conservationhamilton.ca/conservation-areas/saltfleet-conservation-area/ Hiking boots recommended. Bring your own snack, sun filter, insect repellant, water and personal 1st aid kit. No facilities. Your questions about wetlands and conservation authorities role in water management are welcome. Note that ticks are now active. To learn more about ticks go to https://conservationhamilton.ca/ticks-and-lyme-disease/ Contact Bron at 905-334-4013 (text) or email brontreg@cogeco.ca.