Iroquoia

Good Companions - Dundas Driving Park to Tews Falls and Return

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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

Dundas Driving Park – Main parking area – See map below

Hike Leader(s): Ted Bossence Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 7.5 km

Description

We will walk, following city streets, to the Tews Falls Side trail.  We will ascend the escarpment and onwards to view Tews Falls.  We will then return with a stop at the Dundas Peak Viewpoint and retrace our steps back to the Dundas Driving Park.  Bring water, sunscreen, bug repellant and a snack.  Hiking poles recommended.  Please arrive at the car park by 8:50 am in order to be walking by 9:00 am (note the earlier start time).  If you must cancel after 3:00 pm on Tuesday Sept 5, please inform me by text at 905 334-8752 or email at tedbossence@sympatico.ca .  I will inform you if the hike is cancelled due to rain.  Please check your email the evening before the hike.

RattlesnakePoint Loop

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area, Appleby Line

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. 8 – 9 km.

Description

Join us to hike the trails of Rattlesnake Point. Our trails follow the escarpment heights and the canyon between Crawford Lake and Rattlesnake Point Conservation Areas. There is one long descent into the canyon and another more gentle ascent back to the top. Meet in the LOWER parking lot of the conservation area at 9:45 am. for a 10:00 am. start. Bring water, sunscreen, insect repellent and poles if using. A registration is required to enter the conservation area.
Leader: Anne Armstrong 905 617 3937 hikingrandma@gmail.com

Friendship Trail (City View Park to Grindstone Creek Loop)

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps):

Meet at City View Park parking lot (South Entrance), Burlington. Located just south of Hwy #5 off of Kerns Rd.

Hike Leader(s): Karen Capindale-Smith Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 10km +

Description

This 10.5 km hike will follow the main BT along the edge of the escarpment for great views of the Skyway bridge , Lake Ontario and surrounding area. We will continue to the outskirts of Waterdown and down into/out of the Grindstone Creek via the McNally and Waterdown Rd Side trails and main BT. Please dress in layers and bring water, a snack and lunch.  Hike leader: Karen Capindale-Smith, kjcapindale@gmail.com. Please use cell (905-749-0914) for hike morning cancellations.

Expect baked goods 🙂