Iroquoia

Sydenham Stained Glass Fundraiser Badge Wknd E2E in 8

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Various – schedule will be emailed to registered hikers

Hike Leader(s): Freddy Wang Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 18 to 23 km per day

Description

Hike weekends: July 6-7, July 20-21, August 24-25, September 28-29

Saturday start time: 9:30 AM (9:15 meet)

Sunday start time: 7:30 AM (7:15 meet)

This is a special series of 8 hikes to complete the entire Sydenham section of the Bruce Trail over four weekends. There will be a late start on Saturday and early start on Sunday to accommodate those travelling to the area.

There is an accomplishment badge, included in the registration fee – which was designed by Joe Borges and features the Hart’s-Tongue fern. It is easily identified by its wide, deep green leathery fronds and thought to resemble a deer’s tongue.

For this E2E in 8, we will be following the main trail southbound from Wiarton to Blantyre. Please note that you are signing up for the entire series of eight hikes as a Group Hike. The Sydenham in 8 series is geared to experienced long distance hikers with the expectation of a 3.5 to 4.5 km/hr pace maintained over an 18 to 23 km day.  No dropout points have been established and therefore hikers who must drop out, will be responsible for their own transportation. Please be honest about your hiking abilities.

Hikers will be expected to wear proper hiking footwear with the expectation of hot and possibly wet weather, with trail conditions varying from dry to muddy. Please being bug spray/repellant and sunscreen if you use it. Sufficient food and min 2K of water for a full day of hiking is also required. Hiking poles and wet weather gear (if necessary) are recommended. A 10-15 minute on-trail lunch break will be scheduled.

The fee goes towards supporting the Sydenham Bruce Trail Club, which in turn supports the mission of the Bruce Trail Conservancy, which is: “Preserving a ribbon of wilderness, for everyone, forever.”

A maximum of 2 (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 a certified hike leader. Car shuttles are shared amongst the hikers.

Please note there are no refunds!

The specifics for each day’s hike will be shared after registration or upon request.

TRANSPORTATION

This series will be through hikes and will require car shuttling, you must be willing to drive or to be a passenger.

Rattlesnake Loop

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

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. 9 km.

Description

Please join us as we hike this beautiful area with views from the top of the escarpment and from the bottom of Nassagaweya Canyon looking up to the escarpment. The forest will be lush and green and cool. Meet in the lower parking lot at 9:15 for a 9:30 am. start. Bring water, a snack, insect repellent and sunscreen. Hiking poles will be useful. Make a reservation with Halton Parks to enter the conservation.
please contact hike leader via this form if you have any questions.