Iroquoia

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  • Orchids, Ferns and Birds in the Peninsula
    7:30 AM-12:00 PM
    06/05/2023

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    Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Peninsula
    Category: General Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Meet at Richardson Access Trail parking lot off of Forty Hills Rd

    Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt 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, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
    Distance: About 10km

    Description

    You will need your cell phone for this hike. We will look for orchids, ferns and birds to use towards the badges offered by the Peninsula Bruce Trail Club. I will show you how to use the Merlin and iNaturalis as well as Seek apps on your phone so please download them before you arrive. You will also need to take photos of any specimen we find.
    This is a loop hike so we will start and stop in the same location. Please arrive before 7:30 so we can set off at 7:30 sharp. Please carpool to our meeting location if you can.
    Please bring your Bruce Grey Orchid and Fern books if you have them.
    Ensure you bring plenty of water, snacks and first aid kit.
    There will be lots of stopping as we make our way from the parking lot along the access trail to the main trail, Whippoorwill St, Walter Brewer St, Alan Fowler St, White Bluff St and then back to the parking lot. These Side Trails can also count towards your Side Trails badge.
    Bring bug spray, sunscreen, a brimmed hat, sturdy shoes and poles, if you use them.

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  • Twiss Road Loop
    10:00 AM-12:00 PM
    06/07/2023

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    Hosting Club: Iroquoia
    Category: Good Companions
    Location (Google Maps): Twiss Road Trails. As parking is limited we will park in Kilbride behind the local school. This will require a very short car pool.

    Hike Leader(s): Mary Rose Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
    Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
    Distance: 6-7K

    Description

    This is a very pretty area with lots of wild flowers.  There are some rocky sections .  We will have one short stop before we reach the Guelph Line.  We will walk a short section on the road and then return on a less rocky route.

    To find the parking area, drive into the school area and as you come to a curve turn right beside the school.

    Please bring the usual snack, water and bug spray.

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  • RBG Ramble
    10:00 AM-12:30 PM
    06/14/2023

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    Hosting Club: Iroquoia
    Category: Good Companions
    Location (Google Maps): RBG Arboretum, Old Guelph Rd.

    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: 9 Km.

    Description

    Join us for a ramble around the Arboretum grounds of the RBG. It will be busy with the arrival of new additions for birds, wildfowl and animals who make their home here. We will be welcoming the arrival of new wildflowers as the season progresses. Meet on the circle of the parking area at 9:45 am. for a 10:00 am. start. Bring water, a snack, sunscreen and insect repellent. Poles may be useful for the hills. An RBG membership or parking fee in effect.

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  • Thrill of the Hunt
    10:00 AM-1:00 PM
    06/15/2023

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    Hosting Club: Iroquoia
    Category: Thursday Group
    Location (Google Maps): Hilton Falls Conservation Area, 4985 Campbellville Rd., Milton

    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

    Join us for a hunt for late Spring wildflowers and early Summer wildflowers. We will use a combination of Conservation Area trails and Bruce Trail blue side trails to search in two different areas for these wildflowers. Bring a snack/lunch, water, insect repellent and sunscreen. Poles may be useful. You must register with Conservation Halton to gain park entry.
    Leader: Anne Armstrong 905 617 3937 hikingrandma@gmail.com

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  • Paid Outing  REVISED DATES – Iroquoia E2E in 6 – Jun 17-18, July 8-9, July 22-23 (Meet time 7:30 AM)
    7:45 AM-2:30 AM
    06/17/2023

    This is a Multi-Day Hike

    You are signing up for the following dates:

    2023-06-17, 2023-06-17, 2023-06-18, 2023-07-08, 2023-07-09, 2023-07-22, 2023-07-23

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    Hosting Club: Iroquoia
    Category: Iroquoia E2E-in-Six
    Location (Google Maps): Various – Schedule will be emailed to registered hikers

    Hike Leader(s): Freddy Wang Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
    Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
    Distance: Varies – 18-23 km per day

    Description

    This is a special series of 6 hikes to complete the entire Iroquoia section of the Bruce Trail over three weekends.  There is an accomplishment badge, included in the registration fee – which was designed by Joe Borges and features the endangered Jefferson Salamander. https://www.ontario.ca/document/five-year-review-progress-towards-protection-and-recovery-ontarios-species-risk-2015-0/jefferson-salamander.

    For this E2E in 6, we will be following the main trail northbound eventually finishing in Kelso near Milton. Please note that you are signing up for the entire series of six hikes as a Group Hike. The Iroquoia in 6 series is geared to experienced long distance hikers with the expectation of a 3.5 to 5.0 km/hr pace maintained over an 18 to 23 km day.  No dropout points have been established and therefore hikers who must drop out, will be responsible for their own transportation. Please be honest about your hiking abilities.

    Hikers will be expected to wear proper hiking footwear with the expectation of hot and possibly wet weather, with trail conditions varying from dry to muddy. Please being bug spray/repellant and sunscreen if you use it. Sufficient food and min 2l of water for a full day of hiking is also required. Hiking poles and wet weather gear (if necessary) are recommended. A 10-15 minute on-trail lunch break will be scheduled.

    The fee goes towards supporting the Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club, which in turn supports the mission of the Bruce Trail Conservancy, which is: “Preserving a ribbon of wilderness, for everyone, forever.”

    maximum of 1 (of the 6) hikes can be self-completed as a result of scheduling challenges, but it is intended that this badge be earned while hiking as part of a group led by a certified hike leader. Car shuttles are shared amongst the hikers.

    Please note there are no refunds!

    This particular set of 6 hikes is intended to be BRISK.  Please be honest about your degree of physical fitness prior to registration.

     

    TRANSPORTATION

    This series will be through hikes and will require car shuttling, you must be willing to drive or to be a passenger. Masks are strongly recommended. Some parking locations require paid parking, and hikes that enter Halton Conservation Areas will require reservations.  The fee for the E2E-in-Six does not cover any parking/entry fees for hikers who are not members of the Halton CA and/or Hamilton CA.  If the group has enough hikers who are members of a CA, those will be the cars chosen to park in those areas so as to minimize costs but since conservation passes are not free, please consider nominal compensation to the pass holder. At least one hike starts at one CA and possibly ends at another, so parking fees are unavoidable for non-CA members.

     

    Please remember, like all hikes, this is a Leave No Trace hike. Pack out whatever you pack in. Do not throw anything onto or into any sections of the trail.

    Remember, you can only miss one hike to qualify for this special Jefferson Salamander badge. You must still complete the one day distance you have missed.  If you miss more than one but still complete the distances on your own, you may apply for the regular club End to End badge.

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  • Hermitage Loops
    9:30 AM-12:15 PM
    06/21/2023

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    Hosting Club: Iroquoia
    Category: Good Companions
    Location (Google Maps):

    Hermitage parking lot, Dundas Valley Conservation Area, 621 Sulphur Springs Rd, near corner of Sulphur Springs Rd and Mineral Springs Rd.

    Hike Leader(s): Craig Sim Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
    Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
    Distance: 7k (approximate)

    Description

    Meet in Hermitage parking lot, Dundas Valley Conservation Area, 621 Sulphur Springs Rd, near corner of Sulphur Springs Rd and Mineral Springs Rd. We will do loops within DVCA. Hilly with great views. Spots to watch footing if wet, typically good path.  Primarily in shade. Wear hiking boots. In extreme heat may shorten hike. Dress in layers appropriate to weather, bring snack and water. Be aware of Covid protocols. We leave at 930am. Note early start time. To cancel on day of hike text cell#289-659-0007. Cell is day of hike only.

  • Dundas Valley
    9:30 AM-1:30 PM
    06/21/2023

    Hike open to BTC Members only.

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    Hosting Club: Iroquoia
    Category: Hikers R Us
    Location (Google Maps):

    western area of the Dundas Valley Conservation Area

    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: 12 km

    Description

    We will meet for a 9:30 am departure at the last gravel parking lot off Martin Road before the road goes down the hill, just west of the Ancaster Community Centre. We will hike the Headwaters trail and some of the smaller side trails in the western section of the valley. Total hike distance approx. 12 km.

    Please bring at least 2 litres of water, snack/lunch, hiking boots, sunscreen, bug spray, poles if you use them. No dogs, please.

    For cancellations the morning of the hike, please call/text 905 906-0519.

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  • POSTPONED: Wetlands in Focus – Courtcliff Park
    10:00 AM-11:30 AM
    06/24/2023

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    Hosting Club: Iroquoia
    Category: Education Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Courtcliff Park, 159 Carlisle Road, Hamilton (Carlisle)

    Hike 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: 3-4 km

    Description

    POSTPONED –   Hike postponed until the fall.  Between the threat of thunderstorms and low numbers we’ve decided to postpone this interesting hike until the fall.

    Join Logan Mercier, Conservation Halton, Landowner Outreach and Restoration Project Team member for a informative tour of this City of Hamilton park that was once farmland then a trailer park. More information including an interactive story map is available at https://www.conservationhalton.ca/restoration/courtcliffe-park-restoration/  Much as been done to restore Mountsberg Creek and Bronte Creek back to  cold water creeks suitable for species like Brook Trout.  The restored creeks and wetlands are next to a community park with lots of free parking.  As an education walk there will be a number of stops where Logan will explain the restoration process.  There will be lots of opportunities for questions.  Note there are no facilities. We will meet at the head of the trail by the large sign.  Bring snack, water, personal first aid kit, sun protection and be prepared for biting insects including ticks. This is a flat trail but hiking boots are recommended. This is a birding area so bring binoculars if you have them. For more information please contact hike leader Bron brontreg@cogeco.ca  In case of cancellations the day of please text me with your name at 905-334-4013  Please arrive by 9:45 AM so I can check off your name and we can start the hike promptly at 10 AM.

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  • Hiking in the Forest
    10:00 AM-12:30 PM
    06/25/2023

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    Hosting Club: Iroquoia
    Category: General Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Halton Agreement Forest, Guelph Line N. Across from the Mohawk/Woodbine Casino and Raceway.

    Hike Leader(s): Anne Armstrong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
    Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
    Distance: Approx. 9 km.

    Description

    Please join me in hiking in this incredible forest with its numerous trails, from flat to rocky, rooty and twisty, twiny terrain. Our route today will be mostly flat, with one section that is rocky. We will pass through some marshy areas.  Please meet in the north east corner of the Mohawk/Woodbine Casino parking lot at 9:45 am. for a 10:00 am. start. Bring water, a snack or lunch, sunscreen and insect repellent.

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  • Dundas Valley Conservation area
    9:30 AM-1:30 AM
    06/28/2023

    Hike open to BTC Members only.

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    Hosting Club: Iroquoia
    Category: Hikers R Us
    Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley Conservation Area

    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

    Meet at the last parking lot before the trail centre. We will hike the main loop, heritage trail and part of the monarch trail.

    Please bring snack/lunch, 2 litres of water, bug spray, sunscreen. Please wear hiking boots and poles if you use them.

    No dogs please.

    Conservation membership or parking fee required.

    For cancellations the morning of the hike, please call/text 905 906-0519

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  • Gentle Hike for Gentle Folks
    10:00 AM-12:30 PM
    06/29/2023

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    Hosting Club: Iroquoia
    Category: General Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Oakville, 2524 Valleyridge Dr., Oakville

    Hike Leader(s): Anne Armstrong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
    Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
    Distance: 7 – 8 km,

    Description

    Join me for a leisurely walk in a semi urban environment. Please meet at 9:45 am. for a 10:00 am. start in the parking lot in the children’s playground on Valleyridge Dr., just below Highway 5 in Oakville. We will follow town trails leading into fields and then into Bronte Creek Provincial Park. Bring a snack, water, sunscreen and insect repellent. We many see some of the early summer flowers.
    Leader: Anne Armstrong 905 617 3937 hikingrandma@gmail.com

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