Iroquoia

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: First Day Hike – January 1
Location (Google Maps): Mount Nemo Conservation Area – 5317 Guelph Line, Burlington, ON
Parking reservations required – see hike description

Hike Leader(s): Karen Capindale-Smith Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 8-10km

Description

Welcome to our annual Volunteer Appreciation Event!  We welcome all volunteers, members and anyone who needs to start the new year off right – with a hike!

Parking reservations are required. See below.

In the event of weather conditions, which may prevent us from holding this event on January 1, the alternative date will be January 4. Same time and place. Please register so that notification can be sent to everyone in case of postponement.

Souvenir badges will be available for $5, once again.

https://www.conservationhalton.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Mount-Nemo-Updated-Jan-2020.pdf

Meet at the north end of the parking lot. Please dress for the weather forecast and bring your icers just in case.

We will hike both the North and South Loops of Mt Nemo at a brisk pace taking in the views. This hike will include a visit to the old quarry.

Parking Reservations: https://admin.parkpassproject.com/book?inventoryGroup=1554186518&startDate=2024-11-18&inventory=1132875011&screen=0&

Bruce Trail Members: 

Conservation Halton
50% discount on a Conservation Halton membership.
Current members – Coupon code available via your Account Dashboard. Look under the Member Discount tab, and “Redemption instructions” column.
2596 Britannia Rd
Burlington, ON L7P 0G3
Canada
conservationhalton.ca

****In the event of dangerous driving or trail conditions, this event will be postponed to January 4/25. It is important that everyone register so that this can be communicated in the event of postponement. 

Please dress for the weather. Icers will likely be needed.

Remember to bring some water (warm water or tea is best this time of year) and a snack. Expect baked goods 🙂

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: First Day Hike – January 1
Location (Google Maps): Mount Nemo Conservation Area – 5317 Guelph Line, Burlington, ON
Parking reservations required – see hike description

Hike Leader(s): Dave Salt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: Approximately 8km.

Description

Welcome to our annual Volunteer Appreciation Event!  We welcome all volunteers, members and anyone who needs to start the new year off right – with a hike!

Parking reservations are required. See below.

In the event of weather conditions, which may prevent us from holding this event on January 1, the alternative date will be January 4. Same time and place. Please register so that notification can be sent to everyone in case of postponement.

Souvenir badges will be available for $5, once again.

https://www.conservationhalton.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Mount-Nemo-Updated-Jan-2020.pdf

Meet at the north end of the parking lot. Please dress for the weather forecast and bring your icers just in case.

Parking Reservations: https://admin.parkpassproject.com/book?inventoryGroup=1554186518&startDate=2024-11-18&inventory=1132875011&screen=0&

Bruce Trail Members: 

Conservation Halton
50% discount on a Conservation Halton membership.
Current members – Coupon code available via your Account Dashboard. Look under the Member Discount tab, and “Redemption instructions” column.
2596 Britannia Rd
Burlington, ON L7P 0G3
Canada
conservationhalton.ca

****In the event of dangerous driving or trail conditions, this event will be postponed to January 4/25. It is important that everyone register so that this can be communicated in the event of postponement. 

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: First Day Hike – January 1
Location (Google Maps): Mount Nemo Conservation Area – 5317 Guelph Line, Burlington, ON
Parking reservations required – see hike description

Hike Leader(s): Madeline Grady Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 3-5km

Description

Welcome to our annual Volunteer Appreciation Event!  We welcome all volunteers, members and anyone who needs to start the new year off right – with a hike!

Parking reservations are required. See below.

In the event of weather conditions, which may prevent us from holding this event on January 1, the alternative date will be January 4. Same time and place. Please register so that notification can be sent to everyone in case of postponement.

Souvenir badges will be available for $5, once again. Complementary Junior Winter Hiker badges will be available for children under the age of 13.

https://www.conservationhalton.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Mount-Nemo-Updated-Jan-2020.pdf

Meet at the north end of the parking lot. Please dress for the weather forecast and bring your icers just in case.

Parking Reservations: https://admin.parkpassproject.com/book?inventoryGroup=1554186518&startDate=2024-11-18&inventory=1132875011&screen=0&

Bruce Trail Members: 

Conservation Halton
50% discount on a Conservation Halton membership.
Current members – Coupon code available via your Account Dashboard. Look under the Member Discount tab, and “Redemption instructions” column.
2596 Britannia Rd
Burlington, ON L7P 0G3
Canada
conservationhalton.ca

****In the event of dangerous driving or trail conditions, this event will be postponed to January 4/25. It is important that everyone register so that this can be communicated in the event of postponement. 

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Hosting Club: Niagara, Iroquoia

Location (Google Maps): Shoarishon Park (formerly known as Jordan Hollow)

Hike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7 km

Description

Hike various trails in Jordan (Balls Falls, Jim Rainforth Trail and Bailey Bridge through the village of Jordan)

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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 icers.  Hike is dependent on weather.

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

Shell Park, Lakeshore Road, Bronte (parking lot closest to Lakeshore Road) See map below

Hike Leader(s): Ted Bossence Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 7.5 km

Description

We will hike through Shell Park and trails in Bronte to Bronte Creek and Bronte Harbour, returning via the lake and pioneer cemetery. Bring icers, water and a snack.   Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the start time,  I will be leaving on time.  If you are unable to come and cancel after 4:00 pm on the day before the hike I will provide an email with contact information on the tuesday.

In case of rain or blizzard conditions I will cancel, so please check your email the evening before the hike.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): RBG parking lot

Hike Leader(s): Colleen Mabalay 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: approx 5km

Description

Bring water, snack and icers.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the main parking lot at Hilton Falls at 9:15 am. Reserve your time at conservationhalton.ca

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: 8-10 kms

Description

We will hike a big loop around the hiking trails, visiting the Falls and returning on the hiking trails and main paths. There are some rocky sections on this hike.  Hike is dependent on weather conditions.  Bring icers.

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

Hike Leader(s): Madeline Grady 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

Description

1st Full moon for 2025. Park in the lot to the left just as you enter.  Parking fee may be in force.  We need to be inside before 6 pm, the gates close at 6pm and only allow for exits after closure.

We’ll hike to and along the shore line to start. There are some nice look outs along the trail.  Mostly even walking with some ups and downs.  Dress for the weather, hiking boots, poles and icers are recommended. Bring a snack and a drink.   A head light too in case the moon doesn’t cooperate.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Cityview Park, 2nd parking lot on Kerns Road

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

Hiking the bike trails, side trails and main trail to Waterdown and back for a good loop.  Mostly good footing with some rocky sections on the main trail.  Bring icers.  Hike is dependent on weather.

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

Chedoke Golf Course Parking Lot, Hamilton (See map below)

Hike Leader(s): Ted Bossence 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 Sections Likely
Distance: 7.5 km

Description

We will head east from the Chedoke Golf Course parking lot along the radial line and then onto the Bruce Trail  (with some hills and one steep section) up the escarpment.  We will need to cross busy Beckett’s Drive/Queen Street Hill.  We  will then follow the Bruce Trail to the top of the escarpment and then descending to the city streets and return via the tree lined streets to the radial trail and the golf course parking lot.

Bring icers, water .  Walk will be cancelled in case of poor weather/driving conditions (please check your email the evening before).

Please arrive for 9:45 and we will start walking at 10:00 am sharp!  I will email you on the day before the hike with contact information should you need to cancel after 4:00 pm on that day.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Parking lot on 6th Line, about 3 kms up from Campbellville Rd. Small parking lot so plan to arrive between 9 and 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: 8.5 kms

Description

We will hike the Bent Rim 2 bike trail and back to the cars along a few of the other bike trails. Bring icers.   Hike is dependent on weather.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): Halton Agreement Forest
Nassagaweya Fourth Line, just north of the intersection of Sideroad 10 (east off of Guelph Line and Nassagaweya Fourth Line

Hike Leader(s): Anne Armstrong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: Approx. 8 – 9 km.

Description

Halton Agreement Forest is a magical place in which to hike: tall trees, easy to rocky trails which loop their way through the forest. Meet at the small parking lot on Nassagaweya Fourth Line, just north of the intersection of Sideroad 10 (east off of Guelph Line and Nassagaweya Fourth Line at 9:45 am. for a 10:00 am. start. There is plenty of roadside parking. We will hike the trails to lead us to Hilton Falls and back. Bring water and a snack and poles if using.  Icers may be necessary as well.

Leader: Anne Armstrong

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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, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 10 km

Description

This is series of  five winter loop hikes along the Bruce Trail, join us for one or all. Today’s hike will be through the Dundas Valley Conservation Area on the main Bruce Trail, Conservation trails and BT side trails.  Bring water and snacks.  Wear layers for winter weather, bring icers and hiking poles.

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
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area – Appleby Line – Reservations Required

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, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 10.5 km

Description

This is series of  five winter loop hikes along the Bruce Trail, join us for one or all.

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 the BT side trails to take us to Crawford Lake and back.  Bring snacks and plenty of water.  Wear layered clothing for winter conditions, bring icers and hiking poles.

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): Scotsdale Farm on Trafalgar Rd north of side rd 27.

Hike Leader(s): Phillip Armstrong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 9km

Description

You are invited to join us on a hike to celebrate hike leader Stuart Law’s 60th birthday. After the hike there will be the opportunity to wish him well at the St. George Pub in Georgetown at 2-30 pm just a few minutes drive away.

There will be another hike for those who would like a longer more strenuous hike which will be listed in the Dufferin section of the website. Stuart will lead the long hike which will start earlier so we can all end up  together for the social.

Please meet at the Bruce Trail parking area  at the farm at 10-00 a.m. for a 10-15 a.m. start.

The route will be approximately 9km based on weather and trail conditions. I will avoid the most rocky areas.

It will be snowy and icy underfoot so you must have icers with you. Winter clothing  necessary and spare dry clothing and shoes in your car will make the apres hike more comfortable. Bring a snack and water or warm drink

Stuart would like this to be a low key sociable event so please don’t bring gifts.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the parking lot at the Mono Centre Park at 9:45 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: 7.5 kms

Description

Starting at the top of the Caledon Hills section in the village of Mono Centre, we will hike the main trail and around the Turnbull and Springwater Side Trails and back. Bring icers.  Hike is dependent on weather.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Caledon Hills
Category: Stained Glass Badge End to End Fundraiser Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking at km2.8, north end of Chinguacousy Rd – do not block driveway

Hike Leader(s): Steven White Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 15-21 kms

Description

This series of 10 hikes will earn the hiker 4 coveted badges, including:

Stained Glass Fundraiser E2E (new)$30/$40, Redside Dace E2E (new)$10/$15

Sideways (new side trails badge)$10/$15

and Winter badge $10/$15

Hikes range from 15 to 21 KMs and are posted as in&out hikes so hikers can make up their own hike if they are not able to attend all 10. Hikers should be prepared for winter hike conditions, including layered clothing, boots, poles, icers and snowshoes. Bring water, drinks, snack and lunch. Carpool if you can to save parking spots. Hikers should plan to arrive 15 mins early to get geared up for the hike – hikes to start at 8AM. Contact hike leader through contact info on this form with any questions or if you will miss a hike. Full itinerary will be forwarded to registered hikers the week of Jan 20. Badges will be presented at our last hike.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet roadside on 4th Line. Up Guelph Line from the 401, turn right on 10 Side Road and follow the curve as it becomes 4th Line.

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 around the bike trails in this lovely Forest, including The Den and The Pines.  Bring icers for your boots.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Park at the Royal Hamilton Yacht Club, on the harbour in the vicinity of where Bay Street North, MacNab Street North and Guise Street intersect.

Hike Leader(s): Janina Vanderpost Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 8km

Description

Meeting 9:45am for a 10am start, this hike will be roughly in two loops allowing for halfway drop-out should the weather not cooperate.  For the first loop, we will head east along the newly developed waterfront toward the Haida ( last remaining WWII  Tribal class destroyer in the world) is docked.  We will proceed into Hamilton’s north end to visit a few historical sites including Christ’s Church Cathedral, proceding down James Street N past Liuna Station and back to the RHYC.  Then we will head west to hike Bayfront Park Trails and return to RHYC.  Lunch at RHYC.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): We will be parking at City View Park in the SOUTH lot off Kerns Road…be there for 9:45

Hike Leader(s): Jim Daw Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 8 – 9k

Description

This hike is mostly flat with a few rocky areas and one hill going down to the Falls. Please bring water and snacks as we will be stopping at the falls for snacks and water. Make sure to have Icers and poles with you in case you need them. Sometimes the conditions can be icy. Depending on the weather conditions, it may take a little longer.