Iroquoia

To the Lake and Back

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Easy Does It Hikes
Location (Google Maps): Oakville, Maplegrove Plaza

Hike Leader(s): Anne Armstrong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: Approx 9 km.

Description

This hike replaces one previously scheduled for Feb. 9, cancelled because of weather. This semi urban hike takes us from Maplegrove Plaza to Lake Ontario and back. We will follow Joshua Creek to the lake and return via the same route. There are a few short hills. Bring water, a snack and icers. Trails could be snow covered and icy. There are a number os small hills. Meet near the Rexall Drug Store at 9:45 am. for a 10:00 am. start. Optional refreshment stop afterwards.
Leader: Anne Armstrong

Avon Trail End to End (+ the Side Trails)

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps): Conestogo to St. Mary’s

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, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: Varies 20-24km per day

Description

Occasionally hikes are offered outside of the Bruce Trail as a way to reach our members that live in other areas. It is also a way to highlight other hiking trails in Ontario and to promote/support them.

Please join us for an end to end hike on the Avon Trail from March 10 until March 16. We will start in Conestogo and make our way to St. Mary’s and hike the side trails along the way (with the exception of the Wildwood South Trail). The total distance over the 7 days is about 153km. Please do not overestimate your ability for this series of hikes. It is a group hike but everyone is expected to keep pace with the person in front of them. Please do not register for this hike unless you can commit to all 7 days.

Please bring ample water and enough food for a full day hike. There will be a short morning break and lunch break. Everyone is expected to participate in the car shuttle in a fair manner – please ensure you have a minimum of 4 seatbelts available.

Membership with the Avon Trail is strongly encouraged. https://avontrail.ca/membership-levels/

If you are looking to complete other trails for the Hike Ontario badges, this one will fit in nicely. https://hikeontario.com/programs/long-distance-hiker-awards/

Completion of this series will qualify you for 2 badges plus the 50th anniversary badge (optional). Please note, if you have not completed the Wildwood Challenge club fundraiser held in October each year, you can complete the Wildwood South Trail 11.5km during this week and I will provide a shuttle for you.

Dundas Valley West

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

Hike Leader(s): Anne Armstrong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: Approx. 8 – 9 km.

Description

Please join this hike for lovely views in the western end of Dundas Valley including some lovely waterfalls. Please meet in the parking lot of the baseball playing fields, across from Lion’s Club Swimming Pool, 263 Jerseyville Rd. W in Ancaster. Meet at 9:45 for a 10:00 am. start. Bring water, a snack, icers and poles if using.

Full Moon - Blood Moon hike

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Moonlight Hikes
Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley entrance Near headwater trail, behind Morgan Firestone Arena. Go to Martin Road to the furthest parking lot across from the baseball field.

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

Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: ~7 km

Description

March’s full moon has many names. Blood moon. Snow crust moon. The Snow crust because the days are warner but the nights are still cold.  Be prepared for some icy conditions, hiking boots, poles and icers are recommended.  Dress in layers, it may be cooler at the end of our hike.  Bring water and maybe a snack.