Iroquoia

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Mono Community Centre Parking Lot

Hike Leader(s): Pati Greenwood, Jeff Dowsett 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 hike through the Mono Cliffs Provincial Park on the main Bruce Trail and several side trails.  Bring water and snacks.  Wear clothing and footwear appropriate to conditions.

Park in the gravel lot at the Mono Community Centre, Mono Centre Road (County Road 8).  Please arrive by 9:15 am as we will leave promptly at 9:30 am.

There may be an optional pub stop following the hike, for those interested.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Limehouse Parking Lot

Hike Leader(s): Pati Greenwood, Jeff Dowsett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 15 km

Description

 

Starting at the Limehouse Parking Lot, the hike will follow the main trail, the Canada Goose Side Trail, the Ridge Side Trail and the Todd Bardes Meadowland Side Trail to form at 15 km loop.  There will be regular breaks, including a lunch stop along the way.  Bring snacks, a lunch and plenty of water.  Please arrive at 9:15 am as we will depart promptly at 9:30 am.  An optional pub stop may follow the hike.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Education Hike
Location (Google Maps): Area 8 Conservation Halton Preserve 5437 Steeles Ave W Milton

Hike 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: 4-5 km

Description

CANCELLED Due to changes in availability this hike has been cancelled. Join Logan Mercier, Conservation Halton, Landowner Outreach and Restoration Project Team member for a informative tour of the newly acquired and restored nature preserve formerly known at Kelso Quarry. More information is available at https://www.conservationhalton.ca/parks/area-8/   MINIMUM 5 participants for hike to proceed.  We will meet at the parking lot and we are working on free parking for attendees.  Donations to CH appreciated to support their many projects.  If you have a Conservation Halton annual pass, please bring it. BTC members get discount on annual membership.  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. Bring snack, water, personal first aid kit, sun protection and be prepared for biting insects including ticks. Note there are no facilities here. Hiking boots recommended. Bring binoculars if you have them. For more information please contact hike leader Bron brontreg@cogeco.ca  In case you need to  cancel 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.  CANCELLED in inclement weather.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Chedoke Golf Club Parking Lot

Hike Leader(s): BTC Hike Leader 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

Please join Brooke Henry and Jackie Randle from the Bruce Trail Conservancy on a Rainbow/Pride Hike to celebrate the 2S-LGBTQ+ community ahead of Hamilton Pride. Whether you are part of the community or a supportive ally, we invite you to show your pride on the Trail by wearing rainbow colours. Be prepared for a moderate hike. We will hike at a medium pace with the planned distance being approximately 8 km.

All hikers will receive the Bruce Trail Conservancy Pride Badge as a thank-you for joining us.

Starting at Chedoke Golf Club, the hike will head up the Bruce Trail as it follows the Chedoke Radial Trail before entering the Iroquoia Heights Conservation Area and looping back via the Iroquoia Heights Side Trail.

Hikers are invited to join us after the hike at nearby Steeltown Cider for an optional drink to kick off the weekend.

Parking for the hike is available at Chedoke Golf Club.

If you plan on joining us at Steeltown Cider, please email Brooke Henry at bhenry@brucetrail.org

Please, no dogs.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hilton Falls Conservation Area Parking Lot

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.

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.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): Scotsdale Farm,13807 Trafalgar 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: Approx 10 km.

Description

Scotsdale Farm is an area rich in the early history of farming and some quarrying. We will hike west  from the farm on main trail towards Highway 7 and then hike the  Duff Pit Side Trail, until we reach  the Trafalgar Side Trail where we will connect to the main trail via the Great Esker Trail. We will turn south and west to return to the farm. We will be using a number of side trails today. Bring a snack, water, sunscreen and insect repellent. Poles may be useful.
Leader: Anne Armstrong 905 617 3937 hikingrandma@gmail.com