Iroquoia

Iroquoia BTC Naturalist Hike Series- Discovering Nature One Hike at a Time – Forest Bathing – Meet in the parking lot at 7:45am

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Iroquoia BTC Naturalist Hike Series : Discovering Nature, One Hike at a Time.
Location (Google Maps): Ancaster Little League parking area at 286 Jerseyville Rd East, Ancaster.

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: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Dependent on Conditions
Distance: 8-10km

Description

Please join us for an introduction to Forest Bathing as part of our Naturalist Hike Series.

Forest bathing shinrinyoku, is a Japanese practise of spending calm intentional time in nature to improve health, well-being and relaxation. We will use all 5 senses to engage with our surroundings at the Dundas Valley Conservation area. Our movement will be leisurely and slow paced and in peace. We may sit down, we may close our eyes and we will listen without speaking. The benefits of Forest Bathing have been found to reduce blood pressure and boost immune function. Recommended reading is Forest Bathing by Dr. Qing Li.

Please bring snacks and water and mute your phones.

If your plans change, please cancel your registration so that someone from the waitlist can potentially join the hike.

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

Any questions may be directed through the link on this form.

St Helena Rd to Hilton Falls (E2E)

Hosting Club: Iroquoia

Location (Google Maps): Meet at 9:15 am in the Hilton Falls parking lot

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: 8.5 kms

Description

We will meet at Hilton Falls and carpool to St Helena Rd.  For those leaving their car at Hilton Falls, you will need to reserve your time at conservationhalton.ca

Always a popular hike, this is a challenging hike because there are several technical (rocky) spots. We hike on the main trail along the edge of the Escarpment and will stop for a break by the Quarry, finishing along the Philip Gosling Side Trail.

Bring a snack/lunch and plenty of water.

Full Moon Hike - Hendrie After Dark

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Moonlight Hikes
Location (Google Maps): RBG Centre Parking – across from Easterbrook’s 694 Spring Garden Road

Hike Leader(s): Kathrin Koenig Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: Approx 6 km

Description

Please be at parking by 8:00 pm as the hike will leave promptly at 8:15 pm.

The Full Blue Moon is the sixth full moon of 2026. Please dress appropriately for the weather. Bring enough water and snacks to suit your needs, and a headlamp or flashlight. Headlamps with a red or green light setting are the most wildlife friendly, and best for preserving your night vision. Please ensure your device is fully charged/fresh batteries to last the duration of the hike.

We will start by following the outer road at Woodland Cemetery and pick up Grindstone Marsh Trail at Sunfish Pond. Following Grindstone Marsh Trail into Hendrie Valley, we will loop our way along the North and South Bridle Trail to Cherry Hill Gate and back to the cars. There is a set of stairs, one steep-ish downhill section, and a couple of smaller hills.

Please leave dogs at home.

This hike will qualify you for the new Iroquoia Full Moon badge! Complete three leader led-hikes in 2026, and you will qualify. Badges are $10 for BTC members/ $15 for non-members.

Any questions may be directed through “Click here to contact Hike Leader” on this form.

In the event you are no longer able to attend, please remove yourself from registration by following these steps:

– 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

Moonlight Hike - Meet time is 8:15pm

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Moonlight Hikes
Location (Google Maps): Parking lot off of Ridge Rd located east of the southernmost portion of Beamer’s Side Trail which is now main trail.
Please park close together. If this lot is full, there are a few more spots a little further west on Ridge Rd. Roadside parking may also be possible.

Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt 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, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 4km

Description

Earn your Iroquoia Moonlight badge by hiking 3 Moonlight Hikes with a leader.
Tonight’s sunset is at 8:50pm. We will follow the main trail past Beamer’s Falls around to  the Hawkwatch area then the Grimsby Point Side Trail to form a loop back to the parking area onRidge Rd
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 the third of 3 full moon hikes to be held in Grimsby. After you complete three leader-led hikes, you will qualify for a badge. $10members/$15nin-members. Badges will be on hand – please bring cash.

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