Iroquoia

Canada Day 🇨🇦 Hike - Meet time is 8:50am

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Parking lot off of Mud St

Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt 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: 10-12km

Description

Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦 What better way to celebrate than a Bruce Trail Hike?!
Please wear all your Canadian colours and bring enough water and snacks for the hike. There may very well be an all- Canadian treat for everyone after the hike.

Halton Agreement Forest

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

Meeting at 9:15 am, we will hike the bike trails around a big loop.  Bring bug spray/bug net and plenty of water.

Afternoon Hike - Kelso Summit (reservation required)

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Afternoon/Evening Hikes
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 4:15 pm in the Kelso Summit parking lot on Steeles Ave.

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

Meeting at 4:15 pm, we will hike along a few of the trails in a loop.  Please reserve your time for KELSO SUMMIT at www.conservationhalton.ca

Bring bug spray/bug net.

Tails on the Trail - A dog friendly hike! Meet at 8:20am

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Tails on the Trail
Location (Google Maps): Parking lot off of Ridge Rd, in Grimsby

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

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 5km

Description

Please join us for this dog-friendly hike where we will hike with our canine companions from the parking area over to Beamer’s Conservation Area and around the loop.
Please ensure your dog is leashed, well-socialized and all dog waste is carried out. Note: There may be a waste bin in the area. We will hike rain or shine. Please disregard the notice on the system generated confirmation about dogs. Please bring enough water and treats for you and your dog.

RAINBOW HIKE: Smokey Hollows to Clappison Woods & Beyond

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Rainbow Hike
Location (Google Maps): Smokey Hollow Waterfalls, Waterdown

Hike Leader(s): Doug O’Neill 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: 13-14 km

Description

Come by car or public transit for this all-inclusive 2SLGBTQIA+ friendly hike from Smokey Hollows Waterfall, Waterdown to Clappison Woods and beyond.

This is an in-and-out hike, starting and returning to Smokey Hollow Waterfalls, Waterdown.

Please arrive at the Smokey Hollow parking lot, 80 Mill St. South, by 8:45 a.m. for a 9 a.m. start. Parking fills up quickly.

We’ll start at Smokey Hollows and follow the main trail along Grindstone Creek, through Clappison Woods and beyond the “tunnel.” We’ll be in deciduous forest for much of the day so we’ll have shade. Some excellent lookouts. Expect hills, a few steep climbs and descents, plus some rocky bits. We’ll hike about 6.5-7 km each way.

By public transit. There are various HSR options from Hamilton that will take you to Mills Street, Waterdown. One popular route from Aldershot GO station is to hop on the local 18 Burlington bus and get off at “Mill at Mountain Brow,” a 5-minute walk to the Smokey Hollows parking lot. Another option from Hamilton central: Take the No. 1 “East to Appleby GO” from King street to Plains at Waterdown, where you will transfer to the No. 18 (which goes via Aldershot).

Coming by GO Train from Toronto, Oakville and points east: : Simply get off at Aldershot GO, and take the above-mentioned local 18 bus.

By car: There is unpaid parking at Smokey Hollow. Note: It fills up early. You can look for parking downtown Waterdown, and walk to Smokey Hollows Parking lot. PLEASE allow yourself enough time to find parking as we’re meeting at 8:45 a.m latest. There are no washroom facilities at the starting point so you may wish to hit a Tim Horton’s beforehand.

Everyone is invited for a post-hike coffee or cold pint in downtown Waterdown.

Bring 1.5 – 2 litres of water and lunch, as well as sunscreen, insect repellent, hat, hiking boots or sturdy footwear. Avoid wearing shorts as it’s tick season.

Get your complimentary Bruce Trail Rainbow badge .

Feel free to reach out to the Hike Leader if you have any questions – “Click here to contact Hike Leader” on this form.