Iroquoia

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Caledon Hills
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at km 45.5 at Mono 5 Sideroad on the north side where the trail crosses, and we carpool to km 31.7

Hike Leader(s): Susan Glofcheskie Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 14 km

Description

Join us for this Caledon E2E in 5 sections.  Sign up for all 5 sections (to be entitled to the badge) or only the ones you are available for.

Please bring 2 litres of water, a snack, bug spray, sunscreen, a personal first-aid kit and appropriate clothing.  Hiking boots/shoes are mandatory and poles are suggested.

Please arrive by 8 am, so we can leave at 8:15 am to shuttle to our starting point.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Stained Glass Badge End to End Fundraiser Hike
Location (Google Maps): We are hiking Southbound from Hilton Falls to Grimsby.

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: 122/8 hikes – Daily distance will depend on available parking

Description

Please Note: Refunds are not allowed for this hike. Proceeds will go to supporting the Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club in maintaining the trail infrastructure and in turn supports the mission of the Bruce Trail Conservancy, which is: “Preserving a ribbon of wilderness, for everyone, forever.”

Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Slippery and Steep Sections, Slippery Sections Likely, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing. This section has it all and conditions are sometimes due to weather.
Distance: The Iroquoia section of trail is 122km which will be split into 8 hikes. Each hike’s distance will be dependent on available parking. The first day’s distance is about 19.5km. A schedule with all distances will be provided to all participants prior to the start.
Please arrive at the meeting spot at least 15min prior to 8am on each day.

Description

This is a special series of 8 hikes to complete the entire Iroquoia section of the Bruce Trail over 2-3 days each week, during the week, over 3 weeks. There is an accomplishment badge, included in the registration fee – which was designed by Joe Borges and features the butternut tree. Please note, normally this badge is offered in 10 hikes, where you can miss up to 3 and make those hikes up on your own. For this series, we are combining two of those hikes with the distance, so you can only miss one of the hikes and make it up on your own.

For this E2E in 8, we will be following the main trail southbound starting in Milton and finishing in Grimsby where the celebration often concludes with a special treat. Please note, you are signing up for the entire series of eight hikes as a Group Hike. The Iroquoia series is geared to experienced hikers with the expectation of a 3 -4km/hr pace maintained over the entire daily distance. Please contact the Hike Leader if you only need a portion of this section.

Hikers will be expected to wear proper hiking footwear and layered clothing. Sufficient snacks, water, hiking poles, and wet weather gear (if necessary) are recommended. Please always include a First Aid Kit in your backpack.

A maximum of 1 of the 8 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 the hike leader. Car shuttles are shared amongst the hikers.

Points of interest, plant id, photo ops, guidance, hike organization and choice of the butternut badge or the new red fox badge, are all included in the fee.

If anyone has any questions, please direct them through the contact on this page.

Please note there are no refunds!

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia

Location (Google Maps): Meeting Place: Roadside Parking MacDui Drive, we will car shuffle to the start of the hike.

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: 15.8

Description

Join us for this series of 8 hikes to complete the Iroquoia Section of the Bruce Trail.  Register for all 8 hikes (to be entitled to the badge) or only the ones you are available for.  Car shuffle and other hike details will be emailed to registered hikers a few days prior to the hike. Bring plenty of water and a snack.  Wear appropriate clothing for conditions.  Hiking boots are mandatory and hiking poles are suggested.  Please arrive at the meeting place by 8:15 am as we will leave promptly at 8:30 am to shuffle to our starting point.

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Caledon Hills
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): BT Parking on east side of 5th Line EHS , south of Hockley Rd. (Capacity 10)

Hike Leader(s): Heather Murch Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hour
Terrain: Strenuous – hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 20.6 km

Description

This is the sixth section in our Cairn to Cairn hike series this fall. Heather Murch and Steven White are co-leading these hikes. Strong hikers are welcome to join for sections or individual hikes, but will need to register for each end to end section series. This series of hikes are 20-24 kms per day and due to parking or hike length, some hikes cover more than one section.

We meet at 7:30 – hikers should be ready to shuttle at that time. We will take turns and everyone is expected to participate in the shuttling. Any parking costs will be shared.

Hikers should wear layered clothing, bring rainwear, poles, hiking boots, hat, water, snacks, lunch, bug spray, sunblock and be prepared for changing weather this time of year.
Hiking itinerary with parking coordinates will be emailed to registered hikers.

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

Niagara Glen, 3050 Niagara Parkway, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

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: 6-7k (approximate)

Description

Loop hike in beautiful Niagara Glen, NOT using Whirlpool Trail. We meet in between Niagara Glen parking lot and building near lot.  Pay parking or Niagara parks pass. Trail ranges from moderate to quite rocky, has hills and stairs. Watch footing. Lots of boulders and great views close to Niagara River. We descend steel stairs before and after hike. Wear hiking boots or shoes. Bring water, snack, appropriate layered clothing for the weather and rain gear. Optional beverage/food after.  Niagara Glen is close to both Butterfly Conservatory and Floral Clock.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Caledon Hills
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Park at km 61.3, on the north side of Hockley Rd at the Hockley Rd Side trail, and we carpool to km 45.5

Hike Leader(s): Susan Glofcheskie Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 16 km

Description

Join us for this Caledon E2E in 5 sections.  Sign up for all 5 sections (to be entitled to the badge) or only the ones you are available for.

Please bring 2 litres of water, a snack, bug spray, sunscreen, a personal first-aid kit and appropriate clothing.  Hiking boots/shoes are mandatory and poles are suggested.

Please arrive by 8 am, so we can leave at 8:15 am to shuttle to our starting point.

Click on the Google link for directions to the meeting place.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia

Location (Google Maps): Meeting place: Roadside Parking Kimberly Drive – at the Kimberly Drive Side Trail

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: 13.5

Description

Join us for this second hike of the of 8 hike series to complete the Iroquoia Section of the Bruce Trail.  Register for all 8 hikes (to be entitled to the badge) or only the ones you are available for.  Car shuffle and other hike details will be emailed to registered hikers a few days prior to the hike. Bring plenty of water and a snack.  Wear appropriate clothing for conditions.  Hiking boots are mandatory and hiking poles are suggested.  Please arrive at the meeting place by 8:15 am as we will leave promptly at 8:30 am to shuffle to our starting point.

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

North Parking Lot off Kerns Road (Near Dundas Street)
City View Park
Burlington

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 do a loop on the East side of Kerns Road including the Ian Reid Side Trail and then do a loop using the main Bruce Trail and King Road Side Trail on the West side of Kerns.  A couple of the hills will be steep and may be slippery.  We will stop for a snack between the two loops.  Bring water, a snack, sunscreen.  Hiking poles recommended.  Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to start time as I will be leaving on time.  In case of rain, I will cancel the hike so please check your email the night before the hike.  I will be providing contact information on the day before the hike in case you need to cancel after 4:00 pm on that day or the morning of the hike.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Caledon Hills
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet and park at km 16.1 at the southwest shoulder of the Willoughby Rd and Escarpment Sideroad intersection, and we carpool to the start.

Hike Leader(s): Susan Glofcheskie Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 16 km

Description

Join us for this Caledon E2E in 5 sections.  Sign up for all 5 sections (to be entitled to the badge) or only the ones you are available for.

Please bring 2 litres of water, a snack, bug spray, sunscreen, a personal first-aid kit and appropriate clothing.  Hiking boots/shoes are mandatory and poles are suggested.

Please arrive by 8 am, so we can leave at 8:15 am to shuttle to our starting point.

Click on the Google link for directions to the meeting place.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Start in the Lower Parking lot – no access from Hwy 5.

Hike Leader(s): Madeline Grady Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: about 8 km

Description

Start is the lower parking lot.  Not accessible from Hwy.5.  Access Kearns Rd from the North Service Road, or Access Kerns Rd. from Brant St. via Tyandaga.  We will be on both blue side trails and the main trails. The start is hilly and then we’ll enjoy mostly flat on our way west to King Road. There are some great lookouts to see Burlington and the lake.   We’ll loop back and have a hilly finish.  Poles and hiking shoes/boots and head lamps are recommended.   Please bring water and a snack.

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Toronto, Caledon Hills
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking where the main trail meets Heritage Rd.

Hike Leader(s): Heather Murch Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hour
Terrain: Strenuous – hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 21.4 km

Description

This is the seventh section in our Cairn to Cairn hike series this fall. Heather Murch and Steven White are co-leading these hikes. Strong hikers are welcome to join for sections or individual hikes, but will need to register for each end to end section series. This series of hikes are 20-24 kms per day and due to parking or hike length, some hikes cover more than one section.

We meet at 7:15 – hikers should be ready to shuttle at that time. We will take turns and everyone is expected to participate in the shuttling. Any parking costs will be shared.

There is another End to End hike series posted by Steven for those who want to hike and receive a special Stained Glass badge.
Hikers should wear layered clothing, bring rainwear, poles, hiking boots, hat, water, snacks, lunch, bug spray, sunblock and be prepared for changing weather this time of year.
Hiking itinerary with parking coordinates will be emailed to registered hikers.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Toronto, Caledon Hills
Category: Stained Glass Badge End to End Fundraiser Hike
Location (Google Maps): Heritage Rd where main trail crosses

Hike Leader(s): Steven White Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 21.4km

Description

This is the seventh section in our Cairn to Cairn hike series this fall. Heather Murch and I are co-leading these hikes. Strong hikers are welcome to join for sections or individual hikes, but will need to register for each end to end section series. This series of hikes are 20-24 kms per day and due to parking or hike length, some hikes cover more than one section.
We meet at 7:30 – hikers should arrive early and be ready to shuttle at that time. We will take turns and everyone is expected to participate in the shuttling. Any parking costs will be shared.
There is another End to End hike series posted by Heather for those who want to hike and not receive this special Stained Glass badge.
Hikers should wear layered clothing, bring rainwear, poles, hiking boots, hat, water, snacks, lunch, bug spray, sunblock and be prepared for changing weather this time of year.
Hiking itinerary with parking coordinates will be emailed to registered hikers.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia

Location (Google Maps): Parking Lot at Artaban Road – Fee required by Hamilton Conservation Authority

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: 17.3

Description

Join us for this 3rd  hike of the of 8 hike series to complete the Iroquoia Section of the Bruce Trail.  Register for all 8 hikes (to be entitled to the badge) or only the ones you are available for.  Car shuffle and other hike details will be emailed to registered hikers a few days prior to the hike. Bring plenty of water and a snack.  Wear appropriate clothing for conditions.  Hiking boots are mandatory and hiking poles are suggested.  Please arrive at the meeting place by 8:15 am as we will leave promptly at 8:30 am to shuffle to our starting point.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): City View Park – 2nd driveway off of Dundas on Kerns Rd

Hike Leader(s): Colleen Mabalay 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: Approx 10km

Description

Parking at City View Park is 2nd driveway off of Dundas on Kerns Rd. Please bring water and snack. There will be a short break to enjoy the view of the falls in Waterdown.

This section of the Bruce Trail is twinned with the Tefuye Historical Trail of the Mountains to Sea Greenway (MSTW) in Taiwan.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Caledon Hills
Category: Iroquoia E2E-in-Six
Location (Google Maps): Calcium Pits roadside parking on Twiss Rd.

Hike Leader(s): Steven White Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 20km

Description

This is the eighth section in our Cairn to Cairn hike series this fall. Heather Murch and I are co-leading these hikes. Strong hikers are welcome to join for sections or individual hikes, but will need to register for each end to end section series. This series of hikes are 20-24 kms per day and due to parking or hike length, some hikes cover more than one section.
We meet at 7:30 – hikers should arrive early and be ready to shuttle at that time. We will take turns and everyone is expected to participate in the shuttling. Any parking costs will be shared.
There is another End to End hike series posted by Heather for those who want to hike and not receive this special Stained Glass badge.
Hikers should wear layered clothing, bring rainwear, poles, hiking boots, hat, water, snacks, lunch, bug spray, sunblock and be prepared for changing weather this time of year.
Hiking itinerary with parking coordinates will be emailed to registered hikers.

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Caledon Hills
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Calcium Pits, roadside parking on Twiss Rd.

Hike Leader(s): Heather Murch Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 20 km

Description

This is the eighth section in our Cairn to Cairn hike series this fall. Heather Murch and Steven White are co-leading these hikes. Strong hikers are welcome to join for sections or individual hikes, but will need to register for each end to end section series. This series of hikes are 20-24 kms per day and due to parking or hike length, some hikes cover more than one section.

We meet at 7:30 – hikers should be ready to shuttle at that time. We will take turns and everyone is expected to participate in the shuttling. Any parking costs will be shared.
There is another End to End hike series posted by Steven for those who want to hike and receive a special Stained Glass badge.
Hikers should wear layered clothing, bring rainwear, poles, hiking boots, hat, water, snacks, lunch, bug spray, sunblock and be prepared for changing weather this time of year.
Hiking itinerary with parking coordinates will be emailed to registered hikers.

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia

Location (Google Maps): Meeting Place: City View 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: 14.7

Description

Join us for this 5th  hike of the of 8 hike series to complete the Iroquoia Section of the Bruce Trail.  Register for all 8 hikes (to be entitled to the badge) or only the ones you are available for.  Car shuffle and other hike details will be emailed to registered hikers a few days prior to the hike. Bring plenty of water and a snack.  Wear appropriate clothing for conditions.  Hiking boots are mandatory and hiking poles are suggested.  Please arrive at the meeting place by 8:15 am as we will leave promptly at 8:30 am to shuffle to our starting point.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley Conservation Area, 650 Governor”s Rd. Dundas

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 hike in the Dundas Valley Conservation Area. With its wide trails and many hills it provides a great hike with enough hills for a good workout. We will complete the Sawmill Valley loop followed by the Main Trail loop. There will be an opportunity to drop out as we return to the Trail Centre after the Sawmill Valley loop. Meet in the large parking lot of the Dundas Valley Conservation Area at 9:45 for a 10:00 am. start. Bring water, sunscreen and a snack. Poles may be useful for the hills. Parking fee in effect or a Conservation Area pass.
Leader: Anne Armstrong. I will contact you a few days before the hike

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia

Location (Google Maps): Meeting Place: Mount Nemo Conservation Area Parking Lot – Reservation Required

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: 16.5

Description

Join us for this 6th  hike of the of 8 hike series to complete the Iroquoia Section of the Bruce Trail.  Register for all 8 hikes (to be entitled to the badge) or only the ones you are available for.  Car shuffle and other hike details will be emailed to registered hikers a few days prior to the hike. Bring plenty of water and a snack.  Wear appropriate clothing for conditions.  Hiking boots are mandatory and hiking poles are suggested.  Please arrive at the meeting place by 8:15 am as we will leave promptly at 8:30 am to shuffle to our starting point.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hilton Falls Conservation Area parking lot, Campbellville Rd/Side Rd 5 East of Guelph Line Rd. Reservation required with valid Conservation pass or fee for parking.

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

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 13km

Description

We will hike the Beaver Dam loop and part of the Hilton Falls and Red Oak (if open) Trails at a brisk speed. There will an opportunity to visit the falls and stop for other sights along the way but please know that we will be moving at a clip. Please bring water, a snack and appropriate layers for the weather. Icers may be necessary.

Baked goods can be expected 🙂