Iroquoia

Steeltown Stomp Practice Session #1 of 10

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Steeltown Stomp Practice Session
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Chedoke Golf Club parking lot

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: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: Varies

Description

Is the Steeltown Stomp on your bucket list! Come join us!  For anyone who has done stair climbing workouts, you will know what calf pain is like, especially when you first start. Want to get in shape of the Steeltown Stomp on October 4, 2025? Practise with us!  We will start off easy and gradually build up our strength and stamina over the course of the summer. Climbing Chedoke staircase will be combined with a hike on most days. We will use both Chedoke and Dundurn Stairs as our practise stairs and buildup to at least 2,000 steps.

Bring a reusable water bottle (there are fountains at the bottom of both Chedoke and Dundurn) and any snacks you may like. Pace will be moderate, but steady to begin. We will start with a warm up hike and finish with a cool down stretch. Post stomp coffee is optional .

It’ll be fun and will lessen the pain on the day of the event, promise!

Look for the other 9 dates on the schedule.

Grindstone Creek (Waterdown)

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the parking lot on Mill Street in Waterdown at 9:15 am or earlier. This is a small parking lot and fills up quickly.

Hike Leader(s): Karen Bergmann 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: About 8 kms

Description

We will hike on the main trail alongside the beautiful Grindstone Creek and around a couple of the bike trails and back to the main trail. There are some steep sections along this trail and possibly some muddy spots.  Bring water and bug spray/bug net.

To the Hollow and back CANCELLED

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): City View Park, Kerns Rd. South Parking Lot

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. 9.5 km.

Description

Join for this lovely hike from City View Park to Smokey Hollow and back taking in escarpment views, cool forests and  including the Eric Best Side Trail which takes in a lovely valley and the Upper Grindstone Creek. Summer wildflowers should be out. Meet in the south parking lot of City View Park, on the east side of Kerns Rd. at 9:15 am. for a 9:30 am. start. Bring water, sunscreen, insect repellent and a snack. Hiking poles may be useful. An email will be sent out ahead of time with my contact information. Optional refreshment stop afterwards.

Leader: Anne Armstrong

WEEKNIGHT RAINBOW HIKE: To Felker's Falls & Beyond

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Rainbow Hike
Location (Google Maps): Red Hill Valley South Parking Lot, Mud Street

Hike Leader(s): Doug O’Neill Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10 km

Description

This 2SLGBTQIA+ friendly Rainbow hike is open to everyone, and is accessible by public transit or car.

We’ll start at the Red Hill South Parking Lot (at Mud & Pritchard), the same as our June 25th Rainbow hike—but we’ll be heading east this time to Felker’s Falls and beyond. This is an in-and-out but we may toss in a side trail or two on the way back. Expect a few hills, some paved (unused) roadway and lots of shady parts of the Bruce Trail. We’ll hike past Felker’s but perhaps not all the way to Devil’s Punch Bowl. We’ll aim for a 2.5-hour hike.

Free Parking for drivers.

Coming by transit: The 21 Heritage Greene Terminal bus stops right at Mud and Pritchard. Meet in the parking lot across the road.

Our Rainbow hikers are a friendly bunch!

Please bring at least 750mL (or even a litre) of water—and an energizing snack if you don’t eat beforehand. Also: Insect repellent is a good idea. Hiking boots or sturdy footwear are recommended—as well a cap. We will be walking through patches of long grass so long pants are best (to avoid ticks).

Complimentary Bruce Trail Rainbow badges and/or stickers to all participants!

If it’s your first Rainbow hike and you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to Doug and I’ll get back to you => “Click here to contact Hike Leader” on this form.

Steeltown Stomp Practice Session #2 of 10

Hosting Club: Iroquoia

Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Chedoke Golf Club parking lot

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: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: Varies

Description

Is the Steeltown Stomp on your bucket list! Come join us!  For anyone who has done stair climbing workouts, you will know what calf pain is like, especially when you first start. Want to get in shape of the Steeltown Stomp on Oct 4, 2025? Practise with us!  We will start off easy and gradually build up our strength and stamina over the course of the summer. Climbing Chedoke staircase will be combined with a hike on most days. We will use both Chedoke and Dundurn Stairs as our practise stairs and buildup to at least 2,000 steps.

Bring a reusable water bottle (there are fountains at the bottom of both Chedoke and Dundurn) and any snacks you may like. Pace will be moderate, but steady to begin. We will start with a warm up hike and finish with a cool down stretch. Post stomp coffee is optional .

It’ll be fun and will lessen the pain on the day of the event, promise!

Look for the other 9 dates on the schedule.

Exploring Inglis Falls Conservation Area- in a Summer

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Sydenham
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Harrison Park Conservation Area – passing straight towards the gravel parking lot to far North. Alternatively you can park in the the main parking lot. Meeting point would be the Harrison Park Inn Restaurant -front.

Hike Leader(s): Corina Seceleanu Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 12.5 -13 Km

Description

Hello Fellow Hikers

Please join me for a loop hike through Inglis Falls Conservation Area, starting from the parking lot and ending at Harrison Park. Our hike will begin on the side trail, heading clockwise toward Centennial Tower (though the tower is currently closed). Keep in mind that this section is the most challenging part of the loop—but the rewards are well worth the effort! Be prepared, as we will do a back-and-forth stretch for a small section (1.2km)  in order to complete the loop.

From there, we’ll continue on the Palisade Side Trail, reconnecting with the Main trail. We’ll also explore the red and yellow Conservation Park trails, leading us to the breathtaking Inglis Falls. After taking in the views, we’ll follow the main trail to 2nd Ave Road, before looping back via the side trail to Harrison Park’s parking lot.

If time permits at the end of our hike, we can treat ourselves to a refreshing drink or an ice cream at Harrison Park Inn Restaurant—a well-deserved indulgence after an amazing adventure.

In my opinion, this section of the Sydenham is one of the most beautiful, secluded, and challenging part of the BTC trail—but ultimately, it’s incredibly rewarding.

Please bring with you – lunch, snack and min 2L of water and your medicine if you required.

Also be prepared for a hot day ( I imagine ) sunscreen, bug repelent, hat and appropiate attire for the hike, mostly sturdy hiking boots.

Just to reiterate – for the first 2.5-3 km hike is strenuous, with an ascent and a rugged terrain featuring boulders and exposed roots. It requires endurance, balance, and careful footing. But with the effort come rewards.  After that the hike would be mostly leisurely, except some parts .