Iroquoia

Mt. Nemo to Kilbride

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): We will meet/park at the back of Kilbride Public School (6611 Panton St.) at 9:30 SHARP and then shuttle to the lower parking lot of Mt Nemo CA (Walkers Line). I will need drivers with a Halton Conservation Pass to help shuttle hikers and would appreciate it if you would preregister a spot at the Mt Nemo parking lot. Thank you!

Hike Leader(s): Karen Capindale-Smith 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: 12 km

Description

We will be following the BT up the escarpment and into Mt Nemo CA. We will be completing the North loop of the CA before leaving the park and walking along side various country properties before descending into the Cedar Springs Valley. From there we will cross Bronte Creek before climbing a series of strenuous hills out of the valley and into the village of Kilbride. Please remember to bring appropriate clothing/footwear, water, a snack and lunch.

Baked good can be expected 🙂

River and Ruin Loop

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

Kilbride Park. Please park behind public school

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

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 7.5

Description

Meet at 9:15 for a 9:30am start.

We will hike (was Kilbride side trail) to River and Ruin and loop.

Some good hills so poles are recommended.

Lunch afterwards.

Afternoon Hike - Silver Creek area

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Afternoon/Evening Hikes
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 4:15 roadside on Fallbrook Trail at Silver Creek Conservation Area.

Hike Leader(s): Karen Bergmann Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 7 kms

Description

We will hike around the Roberts ST and Irwin Quarry ST and then cross the road to the main trail and around a couple of side trails that you may not have known were there.

Spencer Adventure

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

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
Distance: Approx. 10 km.

Description

Spencer Adventure is a hiking trail along Spencer Creek terminating at Websters Falls where the creek plunges over the falls to the gorge below. We will start our hike at Christie Lake and eventually follow the creek to Websters Falls. Along the way there are many interesting historical features including a grist mill and Upper Canada’s first pulp and paper mill as well as lovely natural sights. Expect to see some early Spring wildflowers. Bring water, a snack and sunscreen and poles if using. Parking fee or Conservation Area

Iroquoia City of Waterfalls Challenge - 2 Day Shuttle Hike - Members Only

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: City of Waterfalls – Special Event Fundraiser
Location (Google Maps): Day 1:April 26th – Parking lot at Cityview Park off Kerns Rd. Enter from Dundas St. (capacity 50) 43.351747, -79.862195
Day 2: April 27th – Parking lot off Mud St providing access to the Mud Street Side Trail (capacity 30)

Hike Leader(s): Kristy Goss Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: Approximately 22-25 km per day

Description

Welcome to Iroquoia, City of Waterfalls Challenge! This is a fundraiser challenge event. All funds raised go towards the Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club to maintain the infrastructure of this beautiful section of trail and to “Preserve this ribbon of wilderness, for everyone, forever!”

We also encourage participants to consider a membership with Conservation Hamilton
https://conservationhamilton.ca/hca-membership-pass/

And/or Conservation Halton (50%discount with BTC membership)
https://www.conservationhalton.ca/park-fees-membership-rates/

DAY 1: APRIL 26 – We will meet at Cityview Park and car shuttle to Spencer Gorge Parking Lot (Conservation Halton) and hike back. The cost at this parking lot is $16.50 per vehicle and driver plus $5.50 for each passenger. To be confirmed. Day 1 Distance (to be confirmed) 21-23km at a brisk pace, with opportunities to stop for photos & a break along the way.

DAY 2: APRIL 27 – We will meet in the parking area off of Mud St and car shuttle to Artaban Rd Parking Lot (Conservation Hamilton) and hike back. The cost for this parking lot is $11.00 per vehicle. To be confirmed. Day 1 Distance (to be confirmed) 22-25km, with opportunities to stop for photos & a break along the way.

Please ensure your vehicle is car shuttle ready by having a minimum of 4 seatbelts available – drivers do not pay for the parking. Please volunteer for this important component of this challenge or we can throw all the names into a hat. While we encourage carpooling to the start of the hike, please let the hike leader know if you’re planning to arrive with more than two people in your vehicle.  This hike will be limited to 20 people including the hike leader so we will need at least 4 vehicles and one vehicle with 5 seatbelts to drive the drivers back at the end of the day. We will try to take as few vehicles as possible. On the second day, those who did not drive on the first day will be asked to drive.

There will be short breaks along the way to admire the waterfalls on route and a short lunch.

Please bring all the hiking items  you require for a long day hike including 2l of water, snacks, lunch, first aid kit, rain gear if rain is forecast, plastic shower caps for your boots if muddy, bug spray, sunscreen, rimmed hat, poles (if you use them) and your camera for all the photo ops. Please ensure you are physically able to complete two long day hikes over two days – if you must drop out, you will have to arrange your own transportation back to your vehicle. There is public transportation, Uber, and taxi’s in the area. If you are concerned about whether you will be able to manage the distance over the two day period, it’s possible that you may need to wait until a 4 day version of this event is posted.

The new badge will be presented to all participants who have completed the challenge at the end of the second day.

Any questions may be directed through contact on this form.

*First Aid/CPR Course for active Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club Hike Leaders and Trail Maintenance Volunteers.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia

Location (Google Maps): Bruce Trail Conservancy Offices

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

Distance: N/A

Description

This two-day course is for active volunteers who are regularly leading hikes or are involved with the Iroquoia Bruce trail maintenance program. This is a full weekend to receive your basic First Aid and CPR certification. The course is instructed by Scott Fraichine. The cost is covered by the BTC.

Please do not register for this course unless you fully qualify as be the above.