Iroquoia

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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 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.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the corner of 10 Side Road and 4th Line at 9:15 am.

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: 8 kms

Description

We will hike the bike trails around a big loop.  Bring bug spray/bug net.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Rattlesnake Pont Conservation Area

Hike Leader(s): Pati Greenwood, Jeff Dowsett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 15 km

Description

This will be a loop hike starting and ending on the Rattlesnake Point Side Trail.  We will hike along the main trail as well as BT side trails to Crawford Lake, we hike the main trail loop at Crawford Lake and head back through the Nottawasaga Canyon.  This route will feature a few hills and some uneven, rocky terrain.

August weather can be hot, muggy and buggy!  Dress for the weather, keeping in mind that insects, including ticks, will be out in full force.  Take appropriate precautions to avoid insect bites, including using repellent and wearing clothing that covers the legs and arms.  Hiking boots are required and poles and recommended.  Bring plenty of water and/or other hydration and a snack.

Parking reservations must be obtained from Conservation Halton (https://www.conservationhalton.ca/) .  Please arrive at 8:15 am as we will leave promptly at 8:30 am.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Mono Community Centre Parking Lot

Hike Leader(s): Pati Greenwood, Jeff Dowsett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 15 Km

Description

We will hike through the Mono Cliffs Provincial Park on the main Bruce Trail and several side trails.  Footing should be good for most of the hike, with a few areas with exposed roots, there are a few steep hills on the route.

August weather can be hot, muggy and buggy!  Dress for the weather conditions, keeping in mind that insects, including ticks, will be active. Take appropriate precautions to avoid insect bite, including using repellent and wearing clothing that covers the legs and arms. Hiking boots are required and poles are recommended.

Bring patently of water / and/or other hydration and snacks.

Park in the gravel lot at the Mono Community Centre, Mono Centre Road (County Road 8).  Please arrive by 8:15 am as we will leave promptly at 8:30 am.

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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 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.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Toronto
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Silver Creek Education Centre Parking Lot off of Fallingbrook Trail

Hike Leader(s): Pati Greenwood, Jeff Dowsett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 14.5 km

Description

This is a summer-time End-to-End hike to complete the Toronto section of the Bruce Trail in 4 hikes.  Join for all or as many hikes as desired.

This third hike will take us from Limehouse to the Silver Creek Trail Head.  The  terrain will vary, there will be some hilly sections and sections with uneven, rocky terrain, making footing tricky to navigate.

July weather can be hot, muggy and buggy! So, dress for the weather, keeping in mind that insects, including ticks, will be out in full force.  Take appropriate precautions to avoid insect bites, including using repellant and clothing that covers the legs and arms.  Hiking boots are required and hiking poles are recommended.

Bring plenty of fluids, including electrolytes, and a snack.

As this is a group hike, please consider your fitness level before registering.  We will be walking at a pace of 3km – 4km per hour and everyone is expected to keep up with the person in front of them for the duration of the hike.

Plan to arrive at the meeting place by 8:15 a.m. as we will start the car shuffle to the hike starting point at 8:30 a.m. sharp.  Further details will be provided to registered hikers a few days prior to the hike.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside Parking – King Road

Hike Leader(s): Pati Greenwood, Jeff Dowsett 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 km

Description

We will follow the BT main trail from King Road to Smoky Hollow and along Grindstone Creek to Snake Road.  We will then turn around and make our back, taking in the McNally Side Trail on the return route.  The terrain will feature a number of hills and some tricky sections with exposed tree roots.

The weather in August can be hot, muggy and buggy! Dress for the weather, keeping in mind that insects, including ticks, will be out in full force.  Take appropriate precautions to avid insect bites, including using insect repellent and wearing clothing that covers the legs and arms.  Hiking boots are required and poles are recommended.

Bring plenty of water and snacks. We will take regular hydration and snack breaks along the way.

Please arrive at 8:15 am as we will leave promptly at 8:30 am.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley 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: 8.5 km.

Description

Dundas Valley is always a lovely hiking destination with its easy to moderate terrain but enough hills to provide a good cardiac workout. Meet in the parking lot on Artaban Rd. off of Lion’s Club Rd. at 9:45 am. for a 10:00 am. start. ( Paid parking or a Conservation Area pass). We will do a circuit stopping to see Sherman and Canterbury Falls and then head over to Tiffany Falls and return to the parking lot. (Expect some rocky trail on the way to Tiffany Falls) Bring water, a snack, sunscreen and insect repellent. I will send out and email with my contact information.

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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 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.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Toronto
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking at Boston Mills Road, just west of Mississauga Road intersection.

Hike Leader(s): Pati Greenwood, Jeff Dowsett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 14 km

Description

This is a summer-time End-to-End hike to complete the Toronto section of the Bruce Trail in 4 hikes.  Join for all or as many hikes as desired.

This fourth and final hike of the series will take us from the Siver Creek Trail Head to the end of the Toronto Section on Mississauga Road. As with previous hikes in this series, the terrain will vary, there will be some hilly sections and sections with uneven, rocky terrain, making footing tricky to navigate.

July weather can be hot, muggy and buggy! So, dress for the weather, keeping in mind that insects, including ticks, will be out in full force.  Take appropriate precautions to avoid insect bites, including using repellant and clothing that covers the legs and arms.  Hiking boots are required and hiking poles are recommended.

Bring plenty of fluids, including electrolytes, and a snack.

Since this is a group hike, please consider your fitness level before registering.  We will be walking at a pace of 3km – 4km per hour and everyone is expected to keep up with the person in front of them for the duration of the hike.

Plan to arrive at the meeting place by 8:15 a.m. as we will start the car shuffle to the hike starting point at 8:30 a.m. sharp.  Further details will be provided to registered hikers a few days prior to the hike.

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

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: 7- 8 km.

Description

Join in this “easy does it hike” at Rock Chapel Sanctuary. The route consists of Rock Chapel Sanctuary  and Main Bruce Trails.  The route  follows the escarpment edge so we may get some good views where there is a break in the tree canopy. We’ll cross a delightful stone arched bridge before turning back and going east to Borers Falls and beyond. Meet in the parking lot on Rock Chapel Rd. at 9:45 am. for a 10:00 am. start. (Paid parking or an RBG pass) Bring plenty of water, sunscreen, insect repellent and  and a snack. I will send out contact information a couple of days before the hike

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

Dundas Valley Conservation Centre – main parking lot off Governor’s Road

Hike Leader(s): Pati Greenwood, Jeff Dowsett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10 km

Description

Today’s hike will be a loop through the Dundas Valley Conservation Area on the main Bruce Trail, Conservation trails and BT side trails. Bring plenty of water and snacks.

The weather in August can be hot, muggy and buggy! Dress for the weather, keeping in mind that insects, including ticks, will be out in full force.  Take appropriate precautions to avid insect bites, including using insect repellent and wearing clothing that covers the legs and arms.  Hiking boots are required and poles are recommended.

Park in the main Parking lot located at 650 Governor’s Road.  Parking fees will be required.  See the Hamilton Conservation Authority for more information: https://conservationhamilton.ca/admissions-fees/

Please arrive at 8:15 am as we will leave promptly at 8:30 am.

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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 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.
This is our last practise session and today we will meet at the bottom of Chedoke as usual but we will then travel to where the actual event starts at Mohawk 4 Ice then hike/climb stairs for the planned route all the way back to Chedoke.  A couple of modifications might be necessary.

Bring a reusable water bottle (there are fountains at the bottom of some of the staircases) and any snacks you may need. Pace will be moderate. 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.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Afternoon/Evening Hikes
Location (Google Maps): Parking lot on 6th Line, about 3 kms up from Campbellville Rd. Small parking lot so plan to arrive between 4 and 4:15 pm.

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: About 7 kms

Description

We will hike a few of the bike trails.  Bring bug spray/bug net and plenty of water.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 9:15 am in the parking lot at Hopkins Corners on York Rd.

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: 10 kms

Description

Meet at 9:15 am in the  Borer’s Falls dog park parking lot on York Rd. We will carpool to Waterdown (Great Falls) and hike back along the main trail and then the Ray Lowes Side Trail back to the cars.  Bring bug spray/bug net and plenty of water. There are some hills and technical (rocky) parts to this hike.  Bring a snack as needed.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps): Aug 27 Meet 1867 Concession Rd 2 https://maps.app.goo.gl/CoNAvYYfEuz1FPCv7 Shuttle to Concession Rd 7 – https://maps.app.goo.gl/tbEChdaxnjkdwzc68
Aug 28 Meet York Regional Forest 16389 ON-48, Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON L4A 3J6 Shuttle to 14989 Warden Ave., Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON L4A 2P9

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: Day 1 – Approx 22km Day 2 – Approx 17km

Description

Occasionally hikes are offered by the Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club to engage members and non-members  who live in other parts of the province. This is one such 2- day hike.

This two day hike is perfect for people who live near the Township of Uxbridge, Whitchurch- Stouville.

It is a group hike with a car shuttle. Please be prepared to participate in the shuttle by ensuring you have 4 available seatbelts, including the driver’s.  Please bring enough food and water for a full day hike hike, including lunch as well as bug spray, sunscreen, first aid and appropriate clothing for possible wet weather. Depending on the terrain, we will hike at a fairly steady, quick pace. Please ensure you are physically able for the distance and the pace before signing up for this hike. There are no dropouts – if you cannot complete the hike, you will be responsible for your own way back and expense to your car.

There is a badge available. $5 – TBA
If you cannot make it, please remove yourself from registration by following these steps:

To cancel your registration, here  is a step by step:
– Sign into your account on the BTC website
– Click on My Hikes under your account
– This will take you to a list of hikes you have registered for
– Scroll down to the appropriate hike and cursor over to the far right hand column under the Action column.
– Click Cancel under the hike you wish to cancel

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Rainbow Hike
Location (Google Maps): Top of Wentworth Stairs at Mountain Brow West Park, Hamilton

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

Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 8.5 to 9.5 km

Description

Everyone is welcome on this uber-friendly, all-inclusive 2SLGBTQAI+ Rainbow Hike.
Tonight’s hike, mostly along the Bruce Trail Rail Trail (close to downtown), includes an (optional) intro to Japanese interval walking (Nihon-shiki)—which we’ll try for at east one 30-minute segment. The rest of the evening you simply walk at your regular pace.

How it works:
• Alternate 3 minutes of brisk walking (enough to raise your heart rate and make talking difficult) with 3 minutes of slower, recovery walking
• One cycle = 6 minutes; we’ll repeat it five times for a total of 30 minutes
• If everyone agrees, we’ll try another 30-minute interval toward the end of our evening hike.
• No one gets left behind 🙂

Meeting point & route:
•We’ll meet at the TOP of Wentworth Stairs (one block below Concession Street) at Mountain Park, along Mountain Brow. From there, we’ll:
• Walk down Wentworth Stairs
• Join the Bruce Trail Rail Trail at Charlton Avenue
• Follow the flat trail east to Margate Stairs
• Climb back up to Mountain Brow, hike west along top of escarpment back to where we started.

What to bring:
Bring water (750 ml) and energizing snacks—especially if you don’t eat beforehand. Insect repellent and sunblock also recommended. Sturdy shoes or runners are recommended.

Parking details:
Some parking on Mountain Park Avenue near Juravinski Hospital in a few designated areas. Or try the Shoppers DrugMart Parking lot at Concession & Wentworth, or along Concession.

Coming by transit: From downtown, take Route 23, 24 or 25 up the mountain and get off at Shoppers DrugMart at the corner of Concession and Wentworth. The meeting spot is a 4-minute walk from there.

Everyone gets a Bruce Trail Rainbow Badge! Again, this is NOT a high-intensive evening. The Japanese interval walking is 30-minutes of the hike.

Email any questions to Doug – “Click here to contact Hike Leader” on this form.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Junior Hiker
Location (Google Maps): Rock Chapel RBG

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: 4-5 km.

Description

Summer is nearly over and soon our children and grandchildren will be back in the classroom. Why not have them join this easy hike to be in a much larger classroom, the outside world of nature? Join this Junior Hiker adventure, learn about nature and also earn a summer badge, part of a series of Junior Hiker badges. Meet at 9:45 for a 10:00 start at the Rock Chapel RBG property on Rock Chapel Rd. There is a parking fee or use your RBG membership parking pass. Bring water, a snack and sunscreen. Please wear appropriate footwear (good running shoes). Children should be accompanied by an adult.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Afternoon/Evening Hikes
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the parking lot on 8th Line at 4:15 pm

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: 6.5 kms

Description

We will hike the Maureen Smith Side Trail, the main trail and the Bennett Heritage Side Trail. Bring bug spray/bug net and plenty of water.