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September 7
  • 07
    September 7, 2023

    RattlesnakePoint Loop

    9:30 AM-12:30 PM
    09/07/2023
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    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)

    10:00 AM-1:30 PM
    09/07/2023
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    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 🙂