Iroquoia

Speyside Loops

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 9:15 at the end of 17 Sideroad, off Hwy 25, just north of Milton

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 3 loops including the main and 3 side trails. There are lots of rocks on this trail and some possible wet areas.  Bring icers for your boots.

Hike is dependent on weather conditions.

Boots and Books - The Iroquoia Bruce Trail Book Club

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Boots and Books – The Iroquoia Bruce Trail Book Club
Location (Google Maps): City View Park

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

Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: Approx 8km

Description

Welcome to the 2nd Iroquoia Bruce Trail Book Club – “Boots and Books”

Book – The Bookwoman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson. Please check your local library for available copies of this book.

We will hike from the parking lot at City View along the City View ST to the main trail and follow it westerly to the Iroquoia Wind Phone and return; about 8km which will take about 2-2.5 hours approximately. Please wear suitable foot wear, dress for the weather and bring poles if you use them and gaiters as the trail may be muddy depending on how spring arrives. Please bring enough snacks and water suitable for the length of the hike and duration and all the other items you require in your back pack. It is not necessary to bring the book.

The next book will be Theo of Golden by Allen Levi. It may be a good idea to reserve this one now.

The hike is open to everyone whether you have read the book or not but there will be spoilers. It will be open to 10 people to keep it more intimate for discussing the book.

If your plans change, please cancel your registration so that people who are waitlisted may join.

To cancel your registration, here  is a step by step:
– Sign into your account on the Bruce Trail website.
– Go to the Hike Schedule
– Click on My Hikes tab which you should find at the top of the schedule
– Scroll to the appropriate hike you wish to cancel
– Cursor to the far right of the hike to the Action column
– Click cancel under the hike you wish to cancel.

CANCELLED - Afternoon Hike - Silver Creek

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.

Iroquoia BTC Naturalist Hike Series- Discovering Nature One Hike at a Time – Grimsby Wetlands – Meet in the parking lot at 6:45pm

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Iroquoia BTC Naturalist Hike Series : Discovering Nature, One Hike at a Time.
Location (Google Maps): Oakes Road Dog Park – From here we will walk over to the Grimsby Wetlands.

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

Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 2-3km

Description

Please join well-known Hamilton Naturalists’ Club, Bruce McKenzie, for a tour of the award-winning Grimsby Wetlands. Bruce will describe the history of this 25 year old wetland from its beginnings as a wastewater treatment area to its notoriety for birding, now. A cinnamon teal duck was spotted here a couple of years ago and birders from all over descended into the area. Bruce was quoted as saying, “I can’t go into the property and not find someone enjoying the solitude or the nature.” Indeed, it is a peaceful oasis.

Please bring water and snacks. It is recommended that everyone wear long pants that are tucked into socks, long sleeves as well as a wide brimmed hats. Sunscreen and bug spray.

This is a leisurely walk and will be filled with highlights of this important wetland. Everyone must be registered to participate. Members and non-members are welcome.

Moonlight Hike

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Moonlight Hikes
Location (Google Maps): Grimsby Lion’s Club Pool 1 Elm St Grimsby

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, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 5-6km

Description

Earn your Iroquoia Moonlight badge by hiking 3 Moonlight Hikes with a leader.
Tonight’s sunset is at 8:20pm. We will hike up the escarpment and over to the Hawkwatch area and out to Beamer’s Falls and return around 9:30pm.
If you’ve never hiked at night we are sure you will love the way it heightens all of your senses promising a great sleep afterwards.
Everyone must have a headlamp or a flashlight 🔦. Most phones have torches which could also be used as supplemental light. Please ensure your light device is fully charged/batteries to last about 1.5hours. Dress for the weather and bring enough water to suit your needs as well as all the other things you need for a hike – first aid kit, snack, poles (recommended). This is an arduous climb up the escarpment so be sure to know your physical limit.
This is the second of 3 full moon hikes to be held in Grimsby. After you complete three leader-led hikes, you will qualify for a badge. $10/$15

The third moonlight hike is May 31.

Any questions may be directed through contact on this form.
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

City of Waterfalls – Special Event Fundraiser

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: City of Waterfalls – Special Event Fundraiser
Location (Google Maps): DAY 1: MAY 2 – Parking lot at City View Park off of Kerns Rd. Enter from Dundas St. (capacity 50) 43.351747, -79.862195
DAY 2: MAY 3 – Parking Lot off of Mud St providing access to the Mud Street Side Trail (capacity 30)

Hike Leader(s): Joe Borges 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, Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: Approximately 22-25km / 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: MAY 2 – We will meet at Cityview Park and car shuttle to Spencer Gorge Parking Lot (Conservation Hamilton) and hike back. The cost at this parking lot is $16.50 per vehicle and driver plus $5.50 for each passenger.
Day 1 Distance 21km

DAY 2: MAY 3 – 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.
Day 2 Distance 24 km

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 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 & Trail Maintenance Volunteers.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps): Training held at the Bruce Trail Conservancy Offices

Hike Leader(s): Joe Borges Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Description

Join us for this essential two-day First Aid + CPR certification weekend for Volunteers.
Tailored for active Bruce Trail Iroquoia Club Hike Leaders and volunteers of the Trail Maintenance Crew.

Class run form 9:00am – 5:00pm.

Gain confidence to respond effectively on the trail—empowering you to keep our adventures safe.
The course is instructed again by Scott Fraichine. Bruce Trail Conservancy covers all costs.

Who Should Attend
Only active hike leaders and trail maintenance volunteers. Please confirm your eligibility with the Iroquoia Hike Director or the Trail Development and Maintenance Director before registering.
Please note: while the cost of this course is covered by the BTC, if you cancel within two weeks, the cost will be passed on to you if a replacement registration cannot be found. This allows our instructor enough time to rent equipment and prepare for the course.