Iroquoia

Hamilton Soupfest

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Bayfront park

Hike Leader(s): Jill Parratt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 6

Description

Meet at 9:45 for 10am start.

Hike to Hamilton Convention Centre via Harbour waterfront trail, Desjardins Trail, Kay Drage Park by the Cathedral Basilica.

The Hamilton Soupfest supports Living Rock Youth Centre.  $20 for 4 soup samples. Ticket can be bought at the event or online in advance at https://www.livingrock.ca/soupfest

After soup and voting we will walk back to our cars as a group or individually.

Please email me with any questions.

Jill Parratt

*Good Companions - Chedoke Radial Trail and Scenic Drive Side Trail

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

Chedoke Golf Club Parking Lot – Hamilton

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

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

Description

We will walk up the Chedoke Radial Trail and into the Iroquoia Heights Conservation Area.  We will then loop back and follow the Scenic Drive Side Trail along the top of the escarpment and down either the Dundurn or Chedoke (Leader’s choice) escarpment stairs to the golf course parking lot.   Bring water and icers, in case they are needed.     I will be leaving on time at 10:00 am.  In case of bad weather I will cancel the hike and notify you by email the evening before.  Please check your email.  If you must cancel after 4:00 pm on the Tuesday, please use contact information I will send on the Tuesday.  Please arrive by 9:45 am,  I will be leaving on time.

Lollipop Hike

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Halton Agreement Forest, Guelph Line, across from Elements Casino Mohawk

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 many trails of this extensive forest with its many hiking and biking trails. With good snow cover we may avoid the rocks. rocks. Meet in the northeast corner of the Elements Casino parking lot at 9:45 am. for a 10:00 am. start. Bring water, a snack, and icers. Poles may be helpful. I will send an email out ahead of the hike to give you my contact information.

Scotch Block Forest Trails

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Scotch Block and Speyside

Hike Leader(s): Victoria Best 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: 7 to 10 km

Description

We will walk to the end of St Helena Rd. Hike the BT main trail north to the Al Shaw Side Trail. Take forest trails to the Tirion Tract and the BT main trail.
Depending on the time and trail conditions, we can extend the hike along the edge of the escarpment to the McKague Easement and then hike back to the cars via the BT main trail.
Dress appropriately for the weather. We can expect to see snow on the trails. The trail has rocky sections. Hiking boots and icers are required.
Bring a snack & beverage.
No dogs please.
Departure Time: arrive at 9:15 for a 9:30AM departure.