Iroquoia

Caledon Hills in 4

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Caledon Hills
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Location
4th line ehs, by peter beecham side trail
n43.976327-w80.026621
Park alongside the road
Arrive for 08:15 so we can depart at 08:30
no fee
Edition 31 map 19

Hike Leader(s): Dave Salt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: Roughly 20k each of the 4 days ( 71.3 total )

Description

Description

Come out and hike the Caledon Hills over the first four Saturdays of March. ( Mar-02,09,16,23) Once you complete all 4 hikes, you will qualify for 2 badges; Caledon Hills NEW E2E Badge and for the 60th Anniversary Badge. The cost of each badge is $10.00 for BTC members, $15.00 for non BT members .  By completing the four hikes before Mar-21, and putting in a minimum of 7.5 hours,  we also have the winter badge option.
Please dress according to the weather presented that day. Bring enough food and water (electrolytes) for a long day of hiking. This is a car shuttle hike. Please have your vehicle ready as everyone will be taking a turn either to drive us all to the start point of our hike or to get our drivers back at the end of the day.
I will send out a schedule a week prior to the first hiking day to all registered participants.
The first day will be at the Mono Community Center and we will be walking south.

You may sign up for any number of the 4 hikes but if you complete all 4 hikes you will qualify for the badges at $10 each.

Conditions may be difficult due to spring weather. Please ensure you are physically able to hike at a brisk pace (4-5km/hr) for a minimum of 5hrs.

Please arrive 15 min ahead of time.

COVID-19 Precautions Before, During and After your Hike

Each hiker joining a Bruce Trail Club organized hike must perform a self-screening check before hiking.
Find Ontario’s self-assessment tool here: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment/
If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, stay home.
Transportation

It is the Bruce Trail Conservancy’s current policy that car shuttles are allowed. It is at the discrepancy of individual hike leaders to make that decision.

Other Guidelines

Arrive 15 minutes before the start of the hike.
Wear sturdy footwear and appropriate attire for the weather and the terrain.
Hiking poles are a good idea in any season, especially if the terrain is rocky or slippery. We will require icers/crampons for this hike.
Wearing appropriate clothing and footwear for the weather.
Always carry I.D. and your health card.
Bring sufficient water and snacks (and or lunch). A minimum of 1.5L of water is recommended.
Bring sunscreen
Bring your own first aid kit.
Please leave dogs at home.

Terra Cotta/Heritage Road loop

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside on Winston Churchill Blvd, just north of Terra Cotta Conservation Area. Meet at 9:15 am

Hike Leader(s): Karen Bergmann 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: 8.5 kms

Description

Hiking along the main trail, across Heritage Rd and around to the Rockside Side Trail and back on the main trail to the cars. This trail has some easy parts and some challenging rocky parts, so come prepared. There’s a bit of road walking. Please bring icers. Hike is dependent upon weather conditions. If there’s enough snow, we could snowshoe.  Bring water and a snack, as needed. I’ll send an email two days before the hike to confirm.

Halton Agreement Forest

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the corner of 10 Side Road and 4th Line, off Guelph Line, north of Campbellville.

Hike Leader(s): Karen Bergmann 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: 8 kms

Description

We will hike several of the bike trails (including two new trails that were recently created) in a large loop. Depending on the amount of snow, this could also be a snowshoe hike. I will email you two days prior to confirm. Please bring icers anyway.  Hike is dependent on weather conditions.

Beaver Valley Winter ETE 6-8 days during March Break 2024 - Please read all details before registering for this hike.

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Beaver Valley
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Blantyre to Swiss Meadows – we will hike southbound

Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: Between 15 and 24km per day

Description

 

Beaver Valley Winter End 2 End on March Break. 

In this series of 6-8 hikes you will get a chance to test your strength, endurance and perseverance! You will be rewarded with the breathtaking views of winter in the valley, good company and of course the new Beaver Valley winter ETE badge.

This E2E is intended for strong hikers/experienced snowshoers only.  We will be hiking at a steady pace with very few short breaks to be sure we keep warm. As we need to be prepared for variable weather conditions, you will be required to carry icers and snowshoes with you on each hike. It will be tough hiking so be sure of your physical ability before signing up for this hike. If the snow is deep, please be prepared to take a turn breaking trail through the snow.

Please do not register for this hike unless you can commit to all 8 days.

This will be a team effort from start to finish like all group hikes are. We will help each other get it done!

As we all know Mother Nature can throw us curve balls at times so please respect the decisions of the leader in case of inclement weather/road & parking conditions. We may need to adjust our meeting location and possibly postpone the hike. Likewise, please be prepared to allow a window of between 6 & 8 days to complete this hike. If we can hike it in 6, we will, but if there are snowy conditions and plenty of snow on the ground, please be prepared to hike it in 7 or 8 days. Your flexibility is very important and a decision closer to the start date will be made based on conditions and the forecast. Also, depending on whether we need 6, 7 or 8 days, we may hike later than the projected finishing time.

Make sure to dress in layers according to the weather conditions presented on hike day.

A hike schedule will be sent to registered participants prior to our start date. We will hike north to south – Blantyre to Swiss Meadows. Again, the schedule could change day-to-day, depending on the conditions.

Due to parking restrictions we will only be accepting 12 hikers including the hike leader.

The Beaver Valley Winter E2E is a club lead series that can only be completed with a club leader.

All hikes in this series will include a car shuttle and everyone will take a turn as a shuttle driver. Please have your vehicle passenger-ready.

If you have any questions please email me.

Please bring plenty of water and snacks/lunch.

No dogs

My contact (text number) will be provided to each registrant.

COVID-19 Precautions Before, During and After your Hike

1. Each hiker joining a Bruce Trail Club organized hike must perform a self-screening check before hiking.
   Find Ontario’s self-assessment tool here: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment/
2. If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, stay home.

Transportation

It is the Bruce Trail Conservancy’s current policy that car shuttles are allowed.  It is at the discrepancy of individual hike leaders to make that decision. Please bring a face mask if you would prefer to wear one while in the shuttle vehicle.

Other Guidelines

1. Arrive 15 minutes before the start of the hike.
2. Wear sturdy footwear and appropriate attire for the weather and the terrain.
   Hiking poles are a good idea in any season, especially if the terrain is rocky or slippery. In winter, snowshoes or icers/crampons are needed when conditions dictate.
   Wearing appropriate clothing and footwear prevents injuries and shows consideration for a safe and positive group hiking experience.
3. Always carry I.D. and your health card.
4. Bring sufficient water and snacks (or lunch if indicated). A minimum of 1L of water is recommended on all hikes, and 3L is recommended for long, challenging hikes in the heat of the summer.
5. Bring sunscreen and insect repellent (for spring and summer hikes).
6. Bring your own first aid kit.
7. Please leave dogs at home.