THE NEWSLETTER OF THE IROQUOIA CLUB www.iroquoia.on.ca Vol. 47 No. 4 The Iroquoian A memoriam to David Creighton (1930 – 2012)

By Bill Fulton David, who was married to Judy Creighton for over 50 years, and father to Karl and Melissa, died suddenly on May 26th. He led intriguing literary/ historical walks for the Iroquoia Club, for a num- ber of years. He really made Kim Groen photo the characters in these narra- tives come to life. David graduated with a major David Creighton, with his wife, Judy, at right. She is a former secretary with in philosophy from the Univer- the Iroquoia board. sity of Toronto and spent two years at the College He also published four books—two on mythology, one on the Empress of Ire- of Art. After graduation, he land and one on Jack Kerouac. taught English, photojournal- He was an accomplished man who was active in his community. Our condo- ism and filmmaking at three lences go out to Judy. His enthusiasm and good humour will be sorely missed Halton Region high schools. by the Iroquoia hikers. The ongoing history of the Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club Once Upon a Trail – Part 1 By Paul Toffoletti y the summer of 1962, the Phil Gosling was now the Trail By September 1962, it was de- Telegram Hike, or First Hike Director, with the support of a grant cided that it was time to start orga- Bas some like to call it, was from the Atkinson Foundation. He nizing a group in the Greater Ham- completed and the first blaze was be- had taken a year off work to travel ilton Area, and on September 19th, ing painted by Dr. Gosling. The pub- up and down the escarpment and the Bruce Trail Committee ( created licity around the Telegram Hike had visit various Cities and Towns to or- as a subcommittee under the Federa- caught the imagination and interest ganize Clubs. The Toronto, Syden- tion of Ontario Naturalists) held the of many Ontarians. The media had ham, and Blue Mountain Clubs were first organizational meeting at the caught on to it too, as many newspa- formed in 1962; however, it would R.B.G. Norm Pearson was the Chair, pers, magazines, radio and TV sta- take another year before the Iroquoia Dr. MacLaren was the Vice-Chair, tions began to print and broadcast Club would officially be formed on and Phil Gosling was the Trail Di- stories on the Bruce Trail idea. Sept. 5th, 1963. rector. It was attended by about 17 Page 2 people who lived between Milton groups of 3 or less so not to attract the ground work to be done. and Grimsby. attention by landowners or others. If It should be noted that the Field Right away there was an attempt questioned, they should not mention Committee was given an offer they to form a Club; however, there was that they are with the Bruce Trail, could not refuse. Dr. Howard Petch a difference of opinion if a “Club” but that they are just “naturalist” of McMaster University called Norm was required, and an even bigger or “Bird Watchers” and meant no Pearson and said that he was will- difference of opinion on the name. harm. The concern was not to catch ing to work on surveying and con- Some of the names that were sug- landowners off guard about a trail structing 14 kms of trail through the gested are LaSalle, Head of the Lake, on their property. The right time to Dundas Valley area with the help of Wentworth, and talk to landowners would be when some students. The only condition Green. The Green Bruce Trail Club a route was decided on. Enough was that he did not have to attend was the most popular, but the Com- people signed up to work on a sec- any meetings or be bothered in any mittee members felt that it was more tion that all four sections were well way. The offer was taken up, and by important to get work groups formed represented. A copy of a manual on the summer of 1963 Dr. Petch did and started on the trail, than to bick- trail designing was distributed to all not disappoint. er about the formation of a Club or those who wished to work on a sec- As the year came to a close, about the name at this time. tion. 100 km was surveyed between More importantly, a Field Commit- At the October 18th meeting there Grimsby and Rattlesnake Point for tee was formed with the responsibil- was a special announcement. The a po ssible trail route, but no land- ity to “Proceed with the field work City of Hamilton Public Works De- owner approvals yet. The winter to establish the Bruce Trail through- partment had agreed to use winter meetings were mostly report meet- out The Greater Hamilton Area”. workers to help build the Trail in the ings on proposed trail location and It was decided that this Committee Hamilton area. This would require landowner contacts. The Bruce would be the main operational com- members of the Field Committee to Trail Committee (over seeing the mittee for the area between Grimsby meet with staff and lay out a work entire Bruce Trail) met at the Royal and the Rattlesnake Point, and that program. Hotel in Guelph on December 12, it would meet on a regular ongoing Jan Kamermans (who would be- 1962, and it was here that it was de- basis. John A. Becker was elected as come the first Iroquoia president cided to incorporate the Bruce Trail, the Chair of the Field Committee. in 11 months) raised the need for the emblem was agreed to, and to It was decided to strike while the a public and landowner education form a membership organization. iron was hot, and the Field Commit- programe. Leon Hogg and Ray Overall, 322 kms of eventual trail tee met a week later on September Lowes felt that too much publicity was surveyed, 241 kms were owner 27th. Dr. MacLaren brought out a at this time was not good, and that approved and 128kms were opened map and showed how the trail sec- the direct publicity with landowners in various locations. tion could be split up into five sec- should take place after the trail loca- tions for the Committee members to tion has been laid out. You can call Writers Note: It occurred to me that survey the land, collect landowner it “fear of the unknown” for a land- as this massive escarpment conser- information, and talk to landowners. owner who did not understand what vation effort was taking place to The five sections were Rattlesnake the trail was about. form the Bruce Trail in 1962, Rachel Point to Mount Nemo, Mount Nemo Another issue Mr. Kamermans Carson had published her seminal to Rock Chapel, Rock Chapel to Fil- raised was the need to get young environmental book “Silent Spring” man Road (the 403 was not built yet) people out on the trail, and give in the same year. Food for thought!! and King’s Forest (Red Hill Valley) them a sense of participation and re- Don’t miss future parts of our Club’s to Grimsby. It was hoped that the sponsibility for it. Edith Lloyd and history in upcoming Iroquoiains. – Hamilton section could be done by Dr. MacLaren agreed. A motion was Paul Toffoletti the City of Hamilton winter works made to form a subcommittee to see program. how to engage youth, but the motion Source: Minutes of the 1962 Bruce Phil Gosling pointed out that when died as many of the attendees felt Trail Field Committee, Making of the groups go out to survey/walk that the time to organize this would the Bruce Trail 1954-2004 Norman a possible route, they should be in take away from the time needed for Pearson. Page 3

SUSQUEHANNOCK LODGE and TRAIL CENTRE Burlington's City View Hiking in the Highlands of North Central Pennsylvania

Park opens to the public

On Sunday June 23rd, the City of Burlington held a grand opening for its newest park, City View, located at the cor- ner of Dundas Street and Kerns Road.

This park features significant recreational facilities, in- Labour Day - Aug. 27 to Sept. 3, 2012 cluding soccer pitches; children’s play area and passive The last days of full summer to relax before the busy fall season gets underway. use areas that includes the Bruce Trail.

Thanksgiving – Oct. 5 to 8, 2012 Bruce Trail members blended in with soccer players by Great walking in the fall colours. Full Thanksgiving dinner.

New Years – Dec.28-Jan. 1, 2012 one of the soccer fields that overlook a large natural re- generation open space where the Bruce Trail runs. The The Lodge is located in Potter County, Pennsylvania, 2.5 Bruce Trail Conservancy was represented by Iroquoia hours south of Buffalo. There is no agriculture or industry in BTC Club Director Paul Toffoletti, who spoke about the the area, just great trails. Daily hikes of 10 to 15 km are led through hardwood forest, many beside mountain streams. history of the Bruce Trail on this property and the role of Our lodge provides comfortable accommodation & excellent the BTC. The Iroquoia Club had their booth set up and of- meals for $60.00 semi-private or $70.00 private U.S. per day per person. These outings have proven to be popular with fered hikes out to the main trail via the newly constructed the lodge filling up quickly.

City View Park Side Trail. For more information, including driving directions, please Mayor Rick Goldring and Ward One Councillor Rick see www.execulink.com/~gvincent or contact Greg Vincent Craven also spoke at the event and mentioned the impor- at 519-579-8210 or [email protected]. tant role the BTC played to acquire this property. In the For reservations call Carol Szymanik at 1-814-435-2163 1990's, Iroquoia volunteers talked to the previous owner of this property about purchasing a portion where the trail was, but they were only interested in sell- ing the whole parcel and it was too pricey. For- tunately, by 2002, things had changed. The Bruce Trail Association, as it was known then, was able to partner with the City of Burlington and con- tribute $200,000 towards acquiring this property. In return we received a conservation easement that runs from Kerns Road, along the escarpment brow, through the forested area, and out to Dundas Street. City View Park proves that partnerships work, and it is a great example of how to blend active recre- ational uses with passive recreational uses. The creation of this park was a perfect opportunity to put in a side trail linking the Park to our main Trail, and to tempt members of the public looking to explore the Park out into another world of trails and introduce them to the Bruce Trail. Start of discussions with the new Park design staff and landscapers led to an agreement on a trail route starting at a car parking area, then meandering into and through the Park’s ‘passive use’ area before heading out towards the rear of the Park where it would meet up with the main Trail above Kerncliff Park. Continued on page 4 Page 4

Continued from page 3 Given the high profile nature of the side trail location, it was decided to use cedar blaze posts alog the route and to lay woodchips along the trail’s length. The start of the side trail was also a good location to install an “Understanding Blazes” sign as it was anticipated that for many users, this would be their first exposure to the Bruce Trail. Once given the go ahead by the City of Bur- lington, volunteers spent a total of 119 volunteer hours installing blaze posts, signage, and spreading wood chips – which were kindly supplied by the City. We would like to thank Burlington Council’s ongoing support of the Bruce Trail and would also like to note the excellent working relationship between the Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club and Parks and Recreation Staff. Written by Paul Toffoletti and Ken Lawday From L-R: Burlington Mayor Rick Goldring, Iroquoia board member Paul Toffoletti and Ward 1 Council- lor Rick Craven standing by the soccer field where the opening took place.

Hikers make ‘bucks’ for the Bruce

ikers raised more than $ 50,000 in a gruelling 50 kilometre hike challenge Halong the Bruce Trail on June 24. Billed as the ‘Trailblazers Challenge,’ hikers had to garner a minimum of $500 in pledges to participate. The original goal of $ 25,000 was more than doubled by the 35 hikers who took part in the hike from Palgrave in the Caledon section to Mono Cliffs Provincial Park in the Dufferin section.

Iroquoia Club’s ‘official’ representatives were Fiona Nisbet of Oakville and Dan Welsh of Flamborough (pictured above), who together raised more than $ 2,000. Fiona was first to complete the hilly course (they don’t call them the Caledon Hills or the Dufferin Highlands for nothing!) in 8 ½ hours. Way to go Fiona and Dan! Page 5

 If a tree falls in the forest. . .  By David Will  There are some jobs that are simply beyond the dili-   gence, knowledge and expertise of our trail mainte-  nance volunteers. Safety of the volunteers and safety  of hikers on the trail as well as neighbouring properties  is always paramount in considering which trees should  be   felled and how they should be cut down.  The tree pictured here, was just such a job. The tree   had been broken by winds, high up on the trunk. The  upper portion of the tree hung over not only the trail   but a neighbouring homeowner’s property and fence.  To complicate matters even further the trees holding the damaged tree were bowed under the weight. The   size of the damaged tree, and the recoil forces from  the surrounding trees required the expertise of profes-  sionals.   The trail captain created a reroute around the danger-  ous overhang to protect hikers, and the decision was   made with the BTC, the City of Hamilton, and input  from the owner of the property where the tree was lo-   cated to hire an arborist to bring the tree down safely. Trail maintenance volunteers removed a section of  the neighbour’s chain link fence directly under the up-   per portion of the tree, while the arborist made his as-  sessment of the cuts to be made. Safety of the crew,  hikers and the neighbour’s property were all priori-   ties.  Once barriers and ‘hot zones’ were established, and   the fence removed, the professional began his cut. The cutter employed a technique called a ‘key-hole’ cut in  which the centre of the tree trunk was precision cut in   a way that would allow the trunk to rotate out the key-  hole while the spring-like tension of the trees holding   up the damaged upper portion of the tree pushed the  entire tree backwards away from the neighbour’s house  and straight down onto the forest floor.  The key-hole opened visibly and the trunk began to  move. Within moments the main trunk slipped out of   the keyhole, the tree glided backward several feet and  then came straight down with a resounding ‘whump’  familiar to anyone who has felled a large tree.   With the tree down, our volunteer crew set about buck-  ing the tree - clearing out the branches and logs from  the home owners back yard. The chain link fence was 

replaced and restored. The homeowner/neighbour gave     our volunteer trail maintenance crew a ‘thumbs up’ for a job well done. Page 6 Hike Leader Training – Fall 2012

Have you ever thought of becoming a hike leader? It is not that difficult. Iroquoia BruceTrail Club is always looking for ways to improve services to our members and one of the most important ways is to provide a good variety of hikes. To accomplish this we need a good number of hike leaders who are knowledgeable in hike leading management and are willing to lead hikes for various levels and abilities of hiking. This will be an investment in our club’s future as well. Iroquoia is offering a hike leader training session this Fall. The session will be offered on November 10 from 9:00 am. to 5:00 pm. at McMaster University. It will be delivered by a certified Hike Leading Trainer in a classroom setting, with hands on outdoor training. Cost will be $25 for Iroquoia Club members and $50 for non members. Part of the training will include apprenticeship with a hike leader on two Iroquoia hikes on days that are suitable for you. More information will follow upon registration. To register yourself or for more information, please send an e-mail to Anne Armstrong at [email protected] or call Anne Armstrong at 905-337-3937. There is no commitment to the training by registering your name.

Iroquoia History Wanted In 2013, the Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club celebrates the 50th anniversary of its formation and we need help to celebrate. Do you have any old photos, badges, newsletters, ...any- thing, stored away? We would love to come and have a look. Please call or email Paul at 905-634-2642 or [email protected]. All items will be scanned or photographed and returned to the owner. IROQUOIA FALL HIKES 2012 Be sure to make a habit of checking out the Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club website for any information pertaining to corrections, missed or added hikes to the schedule.

A notice to all hikers. Following a few simple Edition of the Bruce Trail Reference Guide, unless guidelines will help make your hiking more otherwise stated. pleasurable. Be honest with yourself when judging the length, speed and difficulty of the hike you Please judge your abilities appropriately according wish to attend If in doubt, call the leader. to the hike ratings: Pace Speed of hike • Always carry I.D. and your Health Card. Slow ………...... 0.0 2.5 km/hr • Dress in layers suitable for the weather. Moderate…...... 2.5 3.5 km/hr • Hiking boots and raingear are essential. Medium…...... 3.5 4.5 km/hr • Stay with the group when hiking. Don’t go ahead Fast…….…...... 4.5 5.5 km/hr or fall behind. Very fast……...... 5.5 km/hr + • Please follow any instructions given by the leader. • Bring food and water. Difficulty of terrain: • Stay around for a few minutes at the end of the Mostly flat and easy, good footing……...... 1 2 hike to see if you are needed to drive other hikers Normal, some hills and poor footing…...... 3 4 back to their cars. Strenuous, hilly and poor footing…….…...... 5 6 • If bad weather is forecast, call the leader. Difficult, very hilly, rocky, poor footing...... 7 8 Remember, all of our leaders are unpaid volunteers. Most rugged, very hilly, very rocky, You are invited to attend, but do so at your own risk. Bad footing…………..…………………...... 9 10 All map and kilometer notations are from the 26th “Feature Hike” - For Old Times Sake Wednesday, November 28 Christmas Lunch and Hike (Everyone is welcome) Al and Barb Hutchison would like to invite all Bruce Trail hikers and anyone that hiked with the Slowpokes to come to a Christmas lunch and hike. The hike will start at Shell Park on the Lakeshore Rd. east of Burloak Drive in Oakville at 10:00 am. The hike is 1.5 hours. The lunch will be at Tuckers Market Place on the South Service Road near Guelph Line in Burlington at 12 noon. We have reserved a room and you must call Barb 905.639.1771 to register by November 21st so Barb can confirm the numbers.This will be a great opportu- nity to mix and mingle with old friends. The hike will be on some trails, some street walking and some by the lake. In case of bad weather we will still have the lunch.

WEEKLY WALKS EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT - Starts Sept. 5 – Walk for Health and Fun (1.5hrs at a Fast Pace) Climb the steps and walk the streets and trails of West Hamilton. Meet at 7:10 pm. at the corner of Mohawk and Upper Paradise in the Westcliffe Mall parking lot (near Food Basics). Come along for a brisk, aerobic walk. Hike is cancelled if there is heavy rain. We will continue hiking sections of the Bruce Trail as well (while day- light permits). Leader: Paul Lewis – (905) 331-8600 or email: [email protected] EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT - Starts September 5th Culham Trail Mississauga (1.5 hrs at a moderate to fast pace) Meet at Riverwood Visual Arts Centre in Mississauga. The centre is located just north of Burnhamthorpe Rd between Mississauga Rd and Creditview Rd on Riverwood Park Lane. We will meet at the parking lot closest to VA Centre and hike along the Culham trail. Hike is cancelled if there is heavy rain. Hike will switch to neigh- bourhood walks with the early onset of darkness in the late fall. Please advise hike leader if you plan to attend. Leader: Nancy Stevens [email protected] EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT - Grimsby Hikes Thursdays 7:00 PM 1.5 hours. Meet at Lions Club Pool Parking Lot - off Main St., just west of Mountain St. lights. Hike cancelled in poor weather. Hike Difficulty Med. Wear appropriate footwear and bring water. Sometimes uneven terrain, hike routes to be varied. Optional pub stop after hike. Leader: Carol Taylor 289- 566-8657 (before 8 PM please) EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT – Burlington Waterfront 2 hrs. Meet at 7:30 pm. in the Lakeshore Road parking lot just east of the Waterfront Centre and restaurant for a brisk walk along , to the canal and back. Hike cancelled in poor weather. Med - 2. Leader: Lorne Carru- thers. For information call Lorne at 905-315-8762 or email: [email protected] HAPPY WANDERERS MONDAY HIKES

Bring lunch, water, sun and bug protection. Wear clothing suited to the weather and proper hiking boots. Notify leader if you will be attending. Sometimes circumstances dictate that the hike be cancelled or changed. Errol MacKenzie at [email protected] or Tel (905) 627-9497 Dundas before 9 pm. please. Map references are from 27th Edition. Mon. Sept. 3 - No Hike, Labour Day Mon. Sept. 17 - Hamilton , Trail, (A-B) Meet for 08:45 am.exit at , Mud St. and Hwy. Mon. Sept. 10 - Niagara, Cairn, Main Trail, Heritage 20 Stoney Creek. Move cars to Devil’s Punch Bowl park- ST, General Brock ST Loop ing, Ridge Rd. Map 6 km. 19.4. Move some cars to start of Meet for 08:45 am. exit at Van Wagners Beach near Dofasco Trail on Eleventh Ave. Hike back to parking area Hutch’s, near small red brick building. Move some cars to and Devil’s Punch Bowl ST. Hiking boots. No Dogs. Med. the cairn. Map1, km 0.0 Hike the Main trail, Upper - 3, +/- 14 km. Heritage ST, General Brock ST back to cars at cairn. Hik- ing boots. No dogs. Med - 3 +/- 15km. Loop Hike Mon. Sept. 24 -Caledon, Palgrave, Coolihan’s SR, ( A-B) Page 8

Meet for 08:45 am. exit at parking lot, 401/Trafalgar Rd, to Wiley Rd. Parking Map 3, south of km. 34.6. Hike main North east corner. Move some cars to Coolihan’s SR. trail to Effingham St. and return via Black Walnut ST. Hik- Map17, km.37.4 Hike from Palgrave Conservation Area ing Boots, No Dogs +/- 14km Med. - 3. back to Coolihan’s Rd. Hilly. Hiking boots. No Dogs. Med. - 4,+/-14 km. Mon. Nov. 5 - Niagara, Mountainview Conservation, Beamers Conservation Mon. Oct. 1 - Iroquoia, Crawford Lake, Rattlesnake Meet for 08:45 am. exit at VanWagner’s Beach, Hamilton, - Loop Hike near Hutch’s, near a red brick building. Move some cars Meet for 09:30 am., repeat, 09:30 am. at Crawford Lake to Beamer Memorial Conservation Area, Quarry Rd/Ridge Conservation Area parking lot, Conservation Rd/Guelph R.d Map 2, km. 2.2. Hike from Mountainview Conserva- Line Burlington, Map11, km. 105.5. Hike the Crawford tion Area back to cars at Beamers Memorial Conservation Lake ST, Main Trail, Rattlesnake Point ST,Leech Porter ST Area. Hiking Boots, No Dogs. +/- 13km Med. - 4. . Hilly, hiking boots. No Dogs. Med. - 3, +/- 14 km. Park- ing fee required. Mon. Nov. 12 - Toronto , Silver Creek Conservation Area - Loop Hike Mon. Oct. 8 - No Hike, Thanksgiving Meet for 08:45 am. exit at parking lot 401/Trafalgar, north east corner. Move some cars to 27 SR and Fallbrook Trail, Mon. Oct. 15 - Caledon, Hockley Heights ST - Map13, km. 35.9. Toronto hikers can meet us at 09:15 am. (A-B) Hike the trails of Silver Creek Conservation Area. Hiking Meet for 08:45 am. exit at parking lot 401/Trafalgar Rd, boots, No Dogs. +/- 15km. Med. - 3. Northeast corner. Move some cars to Parking lot. Hock- ley Rd. just west of 2 EHS, Map 18. Toronto hikers can Mon. Nov. 19 - Toronto, Hilton Falls ST - Loop meet us at 09:30 am. Hike from Dunby Rd. km. 67.4 along Hike Hockley Hts ST and Main Trail back to cars on Hockley Meet for 08:45 am. exit at Hilton Falls Conservation area Rd parking. Hilly ,Hiking boots, No dogs. Med. - 4, +/- 16 parking, Map11, km. 0.8, off Campbellville Rd. Hike the km. Hilton Falls ST and other trails of Hilton Falls. Hiking Boots, No Dogs. Med. – 3. +/-15 km. Parking Fee required Mon. Oct. 22 Dufferin, Mono Cliffs Loop Hike Meet for 8:45 am. exit at parking lot, 401/Trafalgar Rd, Mon. Nov. 26 - Dundas Valley Conservation Area north east corner. Move some cars to Mono Centre Com- Trails - Loop Hike munity Centre parking on County Rd.8. Toronto hikers can Meet for 09:00 am. exit at Dundas Valley Conservation meet us at 09:45 am. Hike the trails of Mono Cliffs park. Area Trail Centre parking lot off Governor Rd., Dunda.s Loop No Dogs. +/- 15km. Med. - 4. Map 8 km. 50.6. Hike the Conservation Area Trails and the Bruce Trail. Hiking Boots, No Dogs, Med. - 3. +/- 15 km . Mon. Oct. 29 - Niagara, Short Hills Conservation Parking Fee required. Trails - Loop Hike Meet for 08:45 am. exit at Van Wagner”s Beach, Hamilton, near Hutch”s, near a red brick building. Move some cars

GOOD COMPANIONS WEDNESDAY HIKES All hikes begin at 10.00 a.m. unless otherwise noted and are at a moderate pace. Please wear the appropri- ate clothing and footwear for hiking.Bring water, a snack, bugspray and a sense of humour. Kathy and Brian (905)632-8934.Remember, as in life it’s the journey that matters not the destination.

Wed. Sept. 5 - Christie Lake - 10 km. Guelph Line north of Hwy. 401 (opposite Mohawk Meet Elizabeth Gregory at the Parking lot on Crooks Raceway). We will hike through this beautiful area Hollow Rd. in Greensville.We will hike this historic and explore the various trails. Mod. - 3. scenic area past the old Darnley Mill and Cascade. There could be some Fall colours. Mod. - 4. Wed. Sept. 19 - Wildflower Hike - 2-21/2hrs. Meet Emilie Prue at the parking lot for Kerncliff Park Wed. Sept. 12 - Agreement Forest - 10 km. on the east side of Kerns Rd. We will walk through Meet John Wolkowski at the small parking lot on this beautiful old quarry area rich with wildflowers. Page 9

Mod. - 2. Wed. Oct. 31 - Limehouse to Speyside - 10 km. Meet Terry Rose at the Peartree parking lot in Spey- Wed. Sept. 26 - Dundas Valley - 10 km. side, on 15 sideroad, west of Hwy. 25. We will carpool Meet Lorraine Sherred at the Lion’s Club Pool on Jer- to Limehouse and hike back. Bring your camera as seyville Rd in Ancaster. We will hike along the many the Limehouse area is incredibly scenic. Mod. - 4. trails found in the area. Mod. - 4. Wed. Nov. 7 - Toronto, History and Art Wed. Oct. 3 - Tree Hike - 2-21/2 Hrs. Meet Norm Young under the Clock at Union Stn. at Meet Peter McSweeney at the Borer Falls parking 9:45am.Take the 8:50 am. GO Train from Appleby lot on Old York Rd, in Dundas. Peter will share his (please check schedule). Norm will take us on an knowledge and his philosophy with us as we walk interesting tour of Inuit art, the Harbourfront and through this treed area. Mod. - 4. maybe Fort York. Mod. - 2.

Wed. Oct. 10 - - 10km. Wed. Nov. 14 - Iroquoia C.A. - 10 km. Meet Bill McGuire at the Old Mud St. parking lot Meet Bill McGuire at the Scenic Drive parking lot (Pritchard Rd.) on the east Hamilton mountain. We on the West Mountain. We will complete a loop hike will hike past the Falls and down into the Red Hill along the White and Blue trails into the conservation Valley. Mod. - 5. area. We might see some deer. Mod. - 4.

Wed. Oct. 17 - - 10km. Wed. Nov. 21 - Springcreek Trail - 10 km. Meet Larry Allison at Sherman Falls on the corner of Meet Stella Parr at the Rail Trail parking lot at Ewen Old Dundas Rd. and Lion’s Club Rd . We will hike and Ofield Rd. in west Hamilton. We will complete through this scenic area passing many waterfalls along a loop hike along the Springcreek Trail and the Rail the way. Mod. - 4. trail. Mod. - 4.

Wed. Oct. 24 - Wildflower Hike - 2-21/2Hrs Wed. Nov. 28 - Gage Park - 2 hrs. Meet Emilie Prue at the Parking lot in Lowville for Meet Elizabeth Gregory at the Botanical Greenhouses a wildflower hike passing by the “River and Ruin”. at Gage Park in Hamilton.We will walk through the Emilie will share her knowledge by explaining the greenhouses and then the interesting surrounding area, many uses for wildflowers. Mod. - 3. complete with a surprise!. Mod. - 2.

HIKE LEADERS NEEDED Fall is a glorious time to hike. Thanks to all the Wed Hikers R Us and Thursday hike leaders who have gra- ciously offered to help everyone enjoy the fall outdoors. Several of our leaders have been volunteering for many years. We extend a warm welcome to new hikers who have offered to lead this session. If the regular weekday hikes are to continue now's the time for other hikers to come forward and lead. Choose a hike in your own neighbourhood, or a route that you are familiar with. Support is available. You could co-lead a hike at first with an experienced leader and/or participate inAnne Armstrong's hike leader training day this fall. Let's continue to have new names on the schedules. You can email me anytime with a hike suggestion for the next (Dec – Feb). session. Connie Rusynyk, [email protected]

HIKERS “R” US WEDNESDAY HIKES Good company and laughter on these hikes. Please be sure to advise the hike leader if you plan to attend. At times it is necessary to make changes to the meeting place or the hike itself due to unforeseen circumstances. If you would like to be included on the weekly update reminder please send me your email address. Hike conve- nor: Connie Rusynyk [email protected] Page 10

Wed. Sept. 5 - Websters Falls to Christie Conser- as well as seeing the new Laurier campus. We will vation Area Loop - +/- 14 km. visit the Brant County Museum (admission by dona- Meet for 08:45 exit at Webster Falls parking lot, Map 8 tion) Start at the Brantford VIA train station on West off Harvest Rd and Short Rd, Greensville. Hike to Tews Street. From Hamilton take the 403 west. Exit left Falls, Christie Conservation Area and back to Websters at the Wayne Gretzky Parkway. . Go over the 403 Falls. Hiking Boots, No Dogs. Bring lunch, snack and bridge. Turn right at Morton street . Follow Morton to water. Med.- 3, Parking Fee required. Leader: Errol the stop lights. Turn left on West Street . Stay to the MacKenzie [email protected] right. Railway Station will be on the right just after the going under the train bridge. If you wish to carpool, Wed. Sept. 12 - Dundas Valley C/A -+/- 13 km. meet for 8:45 am start at the Brant Hills Community Meet for an 8:45 start in the parking lot between Metro Centre parking lot on the east side of Brant Street, a and Shoppers Drug Mart in University Plaza on Osler few blocks south of Hwy 5 in Burlington. (2255 Brant Drive in Dundas. We will hike the Rail trail, Monarch Street). Coffee and snacks at the Station café. Leader: trail, Artaban Rd to Sherman Falls and pick up the BT Lorraine Sherred [email protected] to the Trail Centre and back along the Spring Creek Trail and possibly some of the Headwaters Trail. C/A Wed. Oct. 17 - Exploring Rockwood - +/- 12 km. fees may apply. Med. - 3. Hiking boots. Bring lunch, Meet for 08:45 exit at parking lot Hwy 6/401. Carpool snack and water. Leader: Eleanor Tasker eleanor_task- to Rockwood for a 9:15 start at the Lion's Park on the [email protected] east side of Hwy 7, beside the bridge in the middle of Rockwood. We will explore the geological features on Wed. Sept. 19 - Toronto, Hilton Falls ST( Tirion the east side of the highway, then cross to the conser- Tract) to 17SR, Loop - +/- 14 km. vation area on the west side. Varied terrain, Med. - 3. Meet for an 8:45 start at St. Helena Rd. parking, off Hiking boots required. No dogs please. Bring lunch Hwy. 25, Scotch Block, Map12. Hike to Hilton Falls and water. Refreshments after. Leader : Barbara Forster ST, 17 SR and back to cars at St.Helena Rd. Hiking [email protected] boots, No Dogs. Bring lunch snack and water. Med. - 3. Hike Leaders: Errol MacKenzie e.mackenzie@sympa- Wed. Oct. 24 - Waterdown Loop - 14 km. tico.ca and Jackie Johnstone [email protected] Meet for a 9:00 a.m start at south parking lot of new Burlington City View Park on Kerns Rd., immedi- Wed. Sept 26 - Rattray Marsh, Mississauga - ately south of Dundas St. on the east side. Loop hike 12km. to Grindstone Creek area. Hiking boots. Lunch, snack, Meet for a 9:00 am. start at the parking lot closest to water. Med. - 6. Leader: Peter McSweeney 905-335- the lake in Jack Darling Park on Lakeshore Rd (east of 3192. Email preferred: [email protected] Clarkson). Hike through Rattray Marsh and beyond to Lewis Bradley park and return. Easy walking. Leader: Wed. Oct 31 Toronto Club End to End #3 +/- 10 km Norman Young 905 845 0939 [email protected] Meet for 8:45 exit in parking lot at 401/Trafalgar (northeast corner). We will move some cars to Scots- Wed. Oct. 3 - Kilbride to Crawford Lake (In and dale Farm parking area (Map 12, km. 29.4). (Toronto Out) - +/- 14 km. hikers can meet us there at 09:15) From here we will Meet for 8:45am. start in the parking lot behind Kill- carpool to the parking area at 10th Line and the Walk- bride schoo.l Map 10 (98.5 Km). We will hike to Craw- ing Fern ST (Map 14, Km 38.4). From here we will ford Lake Visitor’s Centre (lunch) and back. (C/A fees follow the Main Trail and Bennet Heritage trail back to may apply). Some rocky hilly sections, no dogs, hiking the cars. Hiking boots. Bring lunch, Hallowe’en treats boots. Med. - 3. Leader: Charlotte Stewart. stewch@ water, Med. - 4. Rocky. Leader: Mickey Macdonald, mcmaster.ca 905-628-0509 [email protected]

Wed. Oct. 10 - Historical and Architectural Walk Wed. Nov. 7 - Toronto Club, End to End #4 - +/- of Brantford - +/-3 hrs. 12.7 km. Meet for a 9:45 am. start in Brantford. Learn about Meet for 8:45 exit at parking lot at 401/Trafalgar Canada's third most important city in the 1800's. Hike (northeast corner). We will move some cars to the park- includes Yates Castle and the Bixel Beer bottle house ing area at 10th Line and the Walking Fern ST (Map Page 11

14, Km 38.4). (Toronto hikers can meet us there at Meet for 8:45 exit at Tim Horton’s in Maplegrove 09:30). From here we will carpool to the parking area Shopping Centre on Cornwall Rd. in Oakville. Car- at Chinguacousy Rd and hike back to the cars. Hik- pool to Lakeshore Park on Lakeshore Rd. east of the ing boots. Bring lunch, water, Med 4, Rocky. Leader: Oakville border. Bring lunch, water. Easy walk. Leader Mickey Macdonald, [email protected] Norman Young [email protected] 905 845 0939

Wed. Nov. 14 - Oakville - +/- 13 km. Wed. Nov. 28 - 16 Mile Creek - +/- 13 km. Meet for 8:45 exit at Oakville Place parking lot, Tra- Meet for 8:45 exit at the parkette on West Oak Trail falgar Rd/Leighland. We will hike along the canal from Blvd. in Oakville. To get there exit Upper Middle and Iroquois Shore. Hiking boots. Bring lunch, water. Med. go north about ½ Km and the parking lot is on your - 2. Leader: Agnes Keenan [email protected] left. Hiking boots ( icers?). Bring lunch, water. Med. - Wed. Nov. 21 Oakville - +/- 11 km. 2. Leader: Agnes Keenan [email protected]

MIDWEEK THURSDAY HIKES

All hikes are at a moderate pace with the likelihood of hills and rocky footing. No dogs, please. In the event of inclement weather please call the hike leader. Also, feel free to call if you would like to make carpool arrange- ments. Hike Convenor: Connie Rusynyk, [email protected]

Thurs. Sept. 6 - Confederation Park, Red Hill tion café. Lots of places to eat here, take out or sit in. Valley - 3 hours +/-10 km. Strodes Deli has great food. Lorraine Sherred 1loo- Meet for a 10 am. start in the parking lot on the [email protected] ‘Stoney Creek’ side of Hutch’s Restaurant along Lake Ontario in Hamilton. (Call leader for driving direc- Thurs. Sept. 27 - Rattlesnake/Crawford Lake tions if necessary.) We will hike through part of Con- Loop - +/- 12 km. federation Park and/or the Red Hill Valley trail system. Meet for a 10 am start in the lower parking lot at Rattle- Snack break at 11 am. Bring water. Lunch to follow at snake Conservation Area on Appleby Line, north of Hutch’s for those interested. Mod. - 3. Leader: Vern Derry Rd . We will complete a loop hike of the two Erickson 905-667-4370, [email protected]. conservation areas. Map 11. Hills and rocky sections. | Mod. - 4/5. Hiking boots. Bring a lunch, snack and wa- Thurs. Sept. 13 No hike submitted ter. Parking fee or Conservation Area pass. Leader: Anne Armstrong 905-337-3937 [email protected]. Thurs. Sept. 20 - Historical and Architectural Walk of Brantford - +/-3 hrs. Thurs. Oct 4 - Blue Heron Trail, Brantford - Meet for a 10:00 am. start in Brantford. Learn about +/- 14 km. Canada's third most important city in the 1800's . Meet for a 10:00 am. start in Brantford. From Hamil- Includes Yates Castle and the Bixel Beer bottle house ton take the 403 west to Oak Park Rd, (4th exit). Turn as well as seeing the new Laurier campus. We will right onto Oak Park Road. At the first intersection turn visit the Brant County museum (admission by dona- left onto Powerline Rd and follow to dead end and tion). Start at the Brantford VIA train station on West parking lot. Hike the Grand Valley, Trans Canada and Street. From Hamilton take the 403 west . Exit left at Blue Heron Trails. Hiking boots. Bring a lunch, snack the Wayne Gretzky Parkway. Go over the 403 bridge. and water. Mod - 3. [email protected] Turn right at Morton Street . Follow Morton Street to the stop lights. Turn left on West Street . Stay to the Thurs. Oct. 11 - Dundas Valley C/A Loop - right. Railway Station ( 2 km) will be on the right just +/- 11 km. after the going under the train bridge. If you wish to Meet for a 10:00 am. start at Woodley Lane where the carpool, meet for 9:00 am start at the Brant Hills Com- trail exits Dundas Golf Club onto King St W. for a munity Centre parking lot on the east side of Brant scenic loop hike of the area. C/A fees may apply. Hik- Street, a few blocks south of Hwy 5 in Burlington. ing boots. Bring a lunch, snack and water Med. – 4. (2255 Brant Street). Coffee and snacks at the Sta- Peter McSweeney 905 335-3192. Email preferred: Page 12 [email protected] and side trails. Some rocky sections. Hiking boots. Bring a lunch, snack and water. Mod. - 4. Leader: Val- Thurs. Oct. 18 - Niagara Glen -Loop Hike - 3 hrs. erie Dobson 905-828-1729 [email protected] Meet for a 9:30 am. start at car park west of Hutch's on Van Wagners Beach, Hamilton (near the square brick Thurs. Nov 15 - Woodley Lane to Sherman Falls structure). We will car pool to Niagara Glen. Please let +/- 10 km. the hike leader know if you plan to go directly to Ni- Meet for a 10:00 am. start at Sherman Falls on Lions agara Glen. Bring water, snack and lunch. NOTE: this Club Rd. in Ancaster. We will car pool to Woodley is difficult terrain (loose and slippery rocks in parts) Lane in Dundas and hike back to Sherman Falls. Map so the pace will be slow. Hiking boots. Bring a lunch, 8. Some hilly sections. Mod. - 3/4. Hiking boots. snack and water. Leader: Terry Rose. (905) 637-2918. Bring a lunch, snack and water. Leader: Anne Arm- . [email protected] strong - 905-337-3937 [email protected]

Thurs. Oct. 25 - Kerncliff/Waterdown Loop - Thurs. Nov. 22 - Patterson Road to City View +/- 11 km. Park -10 km. Meet for a 10:00 am. start in the south parking lot of Meet for a 9:30 am start at City View Park, Burlington the new City View Park in Burlington, just south of (south parking lot). (FYI this is the newly-opened park Highway 5, off Kerns Rd. (There is a new side trail at the north end of Kerns Road).We will car pool to at this point). We will do a loop hike to Smoky Hol- Patterson Road Highway 6 underpass. Hiking boots. low and back, including the McNally Side Trail. Map Icers? Bring a lunch, snack and water. Pace: moderate. 9. Some hills and rocky sections. Mod. - 4/5. Hiking terrain: 4.Leader: Terry Rose. (905) 637-2918. terma- boots. Bring a lunch, and water. Leader: Anne Arm- [email protected] strong - 905-337-3937 [email protected] Thurs. Nov 29 - Oakville Morrison and Mc- Thurs. Nov. 1 - Dundas Valley C/A - +/- 9 km Craney Ravines 12 km. hike. Meet at for a 10:00 am. start at Trafalgar Ridge Plaza, Meet for a 10:00 am. start at the roadside parking for 2431 Trafalgar Road. Look for Home Sense/Winners. Sherman Falls. This is at the intersection of Old Dun- Park near the Scotia Bank, facing Trafalgar Rd. There das Road and Lions Club Road in Dundas. We will is a Tim’s just across the road if you arrive early. This hike from Sherman Falls to the Trail Centre and back. hike takes in two of Oakville’s finest creek ravines, 7 C/A fees may apply. Hiking boots. Bring a lunch, km. of trails, 3 km. of footpaths and 4 ponds. Mostly snack and water. Mod: - 3. Leader Eileen Benson level, only a couple of short steep hills. Hiking boots. [email protected] 905 - 318 - 9626 Icers? Mod. - 3. Bring snack, water. Optional pub stop afterwards. Leader: Phill Armstrong. phillip.arm- Thurs. Nov. 8 - Speyside Farm - +/- 9 km. [email protected] 905-337-3937 Meet for a 10:00 am start in the parking space at the end of Sideroad 17 (Map 12), Bruce Trail Reference Ed 27.0 Take Regional Road 25 north and turn east on Sideroad 17 just north of Speyside. Hike the main trail

GENERAL HIKES Meet at 10:00 am. Albion Falls parking lot (Arbour Road lot). Circular hike into Red Hill Valley. Med. - 5. Leader: Sun. Sept. 2 - Eramosa Karst - 5/6 km. Walter Phillips - 905-388-8259. Meet at 10:00 am. at Valley Park on Paramount Drive in East Hamilton Mountain. We will do a loop hike of the Tues. Sept. 4 - Stoney Creek Pizza Evening Walk - Eramosa Karst, via a neighborhood trail. Mod. - 2, map 7, 1.5 - 2hrs. Leader: Vern Erickson 905-667-4370, verickson@cogeco. Meet at 7:00 pm. at the parking lot at Battlefield Park. We ca. will hike various trails and streets in the area, including the Battlefield Park Side Trail and the Bruce Trail. Optional Mon. Sept. 3 - Labour Day Green Hike - 8 km. Après Hike stop for Pizza (Has outdoor patio and pizza Page 13 specials on Tuesday nights!) Hike is cancelled if there is heavy rain. Med. - 4. Directions: Take Sat. Sept. 8 - DOG Hike - Stoney Creek - 7.5 km to King Street (Last traffic light before climbing the escarp- Meet at 9:00 am. on MacDui Drive km. 15.7. We will hike ment). Go East on King Street. Turn immediately right into to McNeilly Rd and back. Dogs are welcome but must be the driveway for Battlefield Park (Sign at bottom of drive- leashed. Scoop your own poop! Med -5. Map 6. (bring way on King Street). Meet in Parking Lot.Leader: Paul water for your dog as well) Leader: Michael McDonald Lewis 905-331-8600, or email: outdooractive@hotmail. 905-928-5324 [email protected] com Sun. Sept. 9 - Into the Blue #2 - 15 km. Tues. Sept. 4 - Harvest Moon # 1 - 1.5 - 2 hrs. Bert Lowe Side Trail - Meet 9:00 am. Map 2, km. 21.9, Meet at 7:00 pm. at the dead end of Filman Rd. in Ancaster parking lot off of Glendale Avenue, St. Catherines. Carpool for a loop hike off and on the Bruce Trail. The route will to Map 3, km. 28.9 Decew House Park. Wear hiking boots/ include . Filman is the first road west of Hwy. shoes; bring a lunch and plenty of water. Med - 8. Please 403 off Rousseaux St./Mohawk Rd. Wear boots. Med. - 6. contact hike leaders via email at least 24 hrs in advance if Optional pub after. Leader: Richard Reble at therebels@ planning to join the hike. Hike could be be cancelled last- shaw.ca or 905-560-9556 before 9:00 pm. minute. Leaders: Pati Greenwood & Jeff Dowsett jeff@ dowsett.ca. Optional pub stop to follow hike.\ Sat. Sept. 8 - Dufferin Hi-Land, Black Bank - 24.0 km. Sun. Sept. 9 - Iroquoia, Waterdown - 8 km. Meet 8:30 am. Map 21. km. 40.7 Roadside parking on Depart 10 am. from Burlington New City Park (SE corner Prince of Wales Rd. We car shuttle to Km 9.1 Map 22 and of Dundas & Kerns Rd) near km. 74.9, Map 9. From QEW hike back through the Noisy River Provincial Nature Re- exit at Brant St (exit 101). Go north 3 km. to Dundas St. serve and Black Bank Hills. Med.- 4.5. Difficult, variable Turn left and go 3 km. to Kerns Rd. Turn left and go about and challenging, No dogs and no dropout points. Hiking 500 meters to south entrance. Drive to eastern most parking Boots, Leader: Ron Granger – (519) 485 0879 7-10 pm. area near blue Bruce Trail Sign. A beginner level hike at an easy pace over mostly flat terrain. We will do a short car Sat. Sept. 8 – Walters Falls & Bighead River. Sydenham shuttle to move some cars to Waterdown. Mod. 3. Leaders: Section Peter and Judy Leeney - 905-822-1877 before 10 pm. “An Adventure to Tobermory – Year 2.” Using trail maps 28 & 29, we will hike a distance of 22 km. after meeting at Sun. Sept. 9 - Dufferin Hi- land (Black Bank) - 18 9:30 am. at km. 22.1 on Sideroad #3. km. To get there, take Highways # 6 or 10 north of Chatsworth Meet at 9:00 am. 550 m. E km. 55.3 . Map 20/21. W 401, to the traffic lights at Rockford. Turn right on Grey Road N 10 ,W 89 , N 124 , E 21 , N Centre Rd , E 550 m. on #18, and follow to 6th Concession South. Turn right, and Mulmur-Nottawasaga Townline. Car shuttle to starting follow to Sideroad #3. Turn left, and drive 0.7 km to where point. Looking for red Maple and Fun ? This is the ONE the trail crosses the road, and park carefully on the shoul- ! Pub stop after if you want to. Med. 5-6. Leader: Henry der. GPS co-ordinates, N 44˚ 30.171΄, W 80˚ 47.990΄. Kim, [email protected] (Mon-Thur). From there we will shuttle to the start and hike back. Wear hiking boots, bring plenty of drinking water, a snack lunch, Sun. Sept. 9 - Sydenham Section, Skinner's Bluff - and sunscreen. No dogs permitted, and no dropout points. 17 km. The pace of the hike will be moderate, over terrain that is Meet for a 9 am. departure at Wiarton, km. 170, map 35, hilly and challenging in places. Leader: Bob Humphreys, parking lot in Bluewater Park. At the main intersection in 519-883-1840, 7-10 pm, e-mail walk2tobermory@gmail. Wiarton (traffic lights) turn right on Berford east past the com grocery store and left into Bluewater Park. This walk takes us along Skinner's Bluff overlooking Colpoy's Bay, through Sat. Sept. 8 - Into the Blue #1 - Loop Hike - Bruce's Caves C.A. and into Wiarton. Map on Greg's web- 16.3 km. site, ask Google for Greg Vincent's Hiking Site. Mod. - 4. The Twelve Trail - Meet 9:00 am. Map 2, km. 21.9, park- Leader: Greg Vincent 519.579.8210 or gvincent@golden. ing lot off of Glendale Avenue, St. Catherines. Wear hiking net boots/shoes; bring a lunch and plenty of water. Med - 8. Please contact hike leaders via email at least 24 hrs in ad- Tues. Sept. 11 - Tyandaga Evening Walk - 1.5 - 2hrs. vance if planning to join the hike. Hike could be cancelled last-minute. Leaders: Pati Greenwood & Jeff Dowsett Meet at 7:00 pm in Kerncliffe Park (old quarry) parking [email protected]. Optional pub stop to follow hike. lot on Kerns Road, Burlington. Hike sections of the Bruce Page 14

Trail and side trails while still light. Directions: Take Brant leaders via email at least 24 hrs in advance if planning to Street north, left on North Service Road to Kerns Road. join the hike. Hike could be cancelled last-minute. Leaders: North on Kerns Road to below the escarpment. Parking Pati Greenwood & Jeff Dowsett [email protected]. Optional lot entrance is on your right. Optional après hike stop for pub stop to follow hike. chicken wings after. Hike Cancelled if there is heavy rain. Med. - 4. Leader: Paul Lewis 905-331-8600 or email: out- Sat. Sept. 22 - Blue Mountains, Nottawasaga Bluffs [email protected] - 22.0 km. Meet 8:30 am. Map 22, km. 30.3. Devil’s Glen Provincial Tues. Sept. 11 - Harvest Moon # 2 - 1.5 - 2 hrs. Park parking area. We car shuttle to Km 9.1 Map 22 and Meet at 7:00 pm. at the Lion’s Club Outdoor Pool parking hike back through Nottawasaga Bluffs Conservation Area. lot on Elm St. in Grimsby for a loop walk from the escarp- Med.4.5. Difficult variable and challenging, No dogs and ment to Lake Ontario. Exit the QEW onto Christie St. and no dropout point. Leader: Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 head toward the mountain. Turn right on Elm just past the 7-10 pm. plaza and then right at the parking lot entrance just over the first bridge. Wear boots. Med. - 4. Optional pub after. Sun. Sept. 23 - Into the Blue #4 - 12.7 km. Leader: Richard Reble at [email protected] or 905-560- Websters Falls, and Ray Lowes Side Trails - Meet 9:00 9556 before 9:00 pm. am. Map 8, Websters Falls parking lot at the end of Falls- view Road. Carpool to Map 8, Raspeberry House, Royal Sat. Sept. 15 - Mississauga Urban Hike - Approx. Botanical Gardens. Wear hiking boots/shoes; bring a lunch 10 km. and plenty of water. Med - 8. Please contact hike leaders This is a shuttle hike. Meet at South Common Community via email at least 24 hrs in advance if planning to join the Centre, 2233 South Millway, Mississauga by 9:00 am. hike. Hike could be be cancelled last-minute. Leaders: Pati (west parking lot next to the tennis courts). We'll drive to Greenwood & Jeff Dowsett [email protected], Optional pub the Riverwood Conservancy and hike back via the Culham stop to follow hike. Trail, and Sawmill Valley Trail. Bring water and a snack. Mod. - 3. Leader: Mike Erison 416-992-6786 mikeerison@ Tues. Sept. 25 - Harvest Moon # 4 - 1.5 - 2 hrs. gmail.com Meet at 7:00 pm. at the parking lot of Queensdale Ave. School in Hamilton for an urban loop walk above and Sun. Sept. 16 - Christie C.A. - 7 /8 km. below the escarpment. The school is on Queensdale, one Meet at 10:00 am. at the Crooks Hollow parking lot (just block east of Upper James. To access the parking lot, turn East of Cramer Road) in Greensville.We will do a loop hike on Prince George at the west end of the school grounds. around Christie Lake. Mod. - 3, just West of map 8, Leader: Running shoes okay. Med. - 2. Optional pub after. Leader: Vern Erickson 905-667-4370, [email protected]. Richard Reble at [email protected] or 905-560-9556 before 9:00 pm. Tues. Sept. 18 - Harvest Moon # 3 - 1.5 - 2 hrs. Meet at 7:00 pm. at the entrance to the Dundas Valley Golf Thurs. Sept. 27 - East Burlington Evening Walk - and Country Club on King St. in Dundas at the bottom of 1.5 hrs. the Dundas Hill for a loop walk in Dundas Valley. Wear Meet at 7:00 pm. at the SW corner of Appleby Mall parking boots. Med. - 4. Optional pub after. Leader: Richard Reble lot on New Street and Appleby Line (By the Beer Store). at [email protected] or 905-560-9556 before 9:00 pm. Hike various streets and trails including the bike path and Sherwood Forest Park. Optional après hike stop for ice Sat. Sept. 22 - Waterdown Loop - 14 km. cream. Hike Cancelled if there is heavy rain. Mod. - 2. Meet at 9:00 am. at south end of the new Burlington City Leader: Paul Lewis 905-331-8600 or email: outdoorac- park on Kerns Rd. just south of Dundas St. Loop hike to [email protected] Grindstone Creek area. Difficult hills. Med. - 6. Lead- er: Peter McSweeney 905-335-3192. Email preferred: Sat. Sept. 29 - Bighead River & Bognor Marsh, Syden- [email protected] ham Section “An Adventure to Tobermory – Year 2.” Using trail maps Sat. Sept.22 - Into the Blue #3 - 13.5 km. 29 & 30, we will hike a distance of 20 km. after meeting Rockway and Black Walnut Side Trails - Meet 9:00 am. at 9:30 am. at km. 42.1 near Woodford. To get there, take Map 3, km. 45.1 Rockway Community Centre. Carpool Highways # 6 or 10 north of Chatsworth to the traffic lights to Map 3, km. 37.8 parking lot off Pelham Road, north of at Rockford. Turn right on Grey Road #18, and follow east Black Walnut Side Trail. Wear hiking boots/shoes; bring and north to Highway 26 at Woodford. Cross Highway 26 a lunch and plenty of water. Med. - 8. Please contact hike to Woodford, and as space permits park either on Wood- Page 15 ford Crescent or in the large parking area of the Woodford hike back through the Glen and Pottawatomi Conserva- Community Hall. GPS co-ordinates, N 44˚ 35.650΄, W 80˚ tion Areas and Springmount Forest.. Med.- 4.5. Difficult, 44.566΄. From there we will shuttle to the start and hike variable and challenging, No dogs and no dropout points. back. Wear hiking boots, bring 2 litres of drinking water, Leader: Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm. a snack lunch, insect repellent and sunscreen. No dogs permitted, and no dropout points. The pace of the hike will Sat. Oct. 6 - Rouge Valley, Toronto be moderate, over terrain that is hilly and variable. Leaders: This is an opportunity to see Canada’s recently announced, Bob Humphreys, 519-883-1840, e-mail walk2tobermory@ newest, urban wilderness park at the peak of the Fall gmail.com. Brenda Dalglish (Toronto B.T.C.), 416-601- colours. We meet at 9:00 am. at the Twyn Rivers Area 0378, 7-10 pm. parking lot, from which we will hike at a moderate pace for 12 kilometres with a dropout at 8 kilometres, on the Sat. Sept. 29 - Rattlesnake to Hilton Falls - +/- 12 km. network of trails that already exist over hilly and variable Meet at 9:30 am. in the lower parking lot of Rattlesnake terrain. To get there, take highway 401 east to the Mead- Point Consevation Area on Appleby Line, north of Derry owvale Road exit and turn north. At the traffic light, turn Rd. and south of Steeles Avenue. We will carpool to the right onto Sheppard Avenue, and shortly thereafter turn left parking area of Hilton Falls Conservation Area and hike onto Twyn Rivers Drive, and follow down through the val- back. Map 11. Mod. - 4/5. Some hill and rocky sections. ley to the Twyn Rivers Area parking lot on the right. Wear Bring a lunch and water. Conservation Area Pass or parking hiking boots, bring plenty of drinking water, a snack lunch, fee. Leader: Anne Armstrong 905-337-3937 hikingrand- and sunscreen. No dogs permitted. Leaders: Bob Hum- [email protected] phreys, 519-883-1840, e-mail [email protected] Brenda Dalglish (Toronto B.T.C.), 416-601-0378, 7-10 pm Sun. Sept. 30 - Dufferin Hi- land (Boyne Valley) - 16 km. .Sun. Oct. 7 - Sydenham, Bayview Extension - 26.0 Meet at 9:00 am. at km. 28.6 . Map 20. W 401, N 10 , cross km. 89 , continue ( turn to Prince Wales Rd= 19 ), E 17 , S on Depart 8:00 am. Map 32, km. 97.2. Roadside parking on 1st Line EHS. Car shuttle to starting point. Looking for red Concession Rd 3. We car shuttle to km. 70.9, Map 31 and Maple and Fun ? This is the ONE ! Pub stop after if you hike back through Sydenham Forest East and West, and want to. Med. 5-6. Leader: Henry Kim, henryhike@yahoo. Inglis Falls Conservation Med.- 4.5. Difficult, variable and com (Mon-Thur). challenging, No dogs and no dropout points. Leader: Ron Granger (519) 485-0879 7 - 9 pm. Sun. Sept. 30 - Rockcliffe Trails - 7/8 km. Meet at 10:00 am. in front of the Walmart Supercentre on Sun. Oct. 7 - Sixteen Mile Creek - +/- 11 km. Dundas Street (Hwy. 5) in Waterdown. We will do a loop Come and enjoy the beautiful autumn colours on Thanks- hike on the Rockcliffe Trails (Clappison Woods).Mod. - 4, giving Weekend in the valley of the Sixteen Mile Creek in map 9, Leader: Vern Erickson 905-667-4370, verickson@ Oakville. Meet for a 9:30 am. start in the parking lot at the cogeco.ca. end of OLD UPPER MIDDLE RD. (south of present day Upper Middle Rd. and west of Oxford St.) We will hike the Tues. Oct. 2 - Harvest Moon # 5 - 1.5 - 2 hrs. many trails of the valley. Mod. - 2/3. Three long, but gentle Meet at 7:00 pm. at Hutch’s restaurant on Van Wagner’s hills. Bring a snack. Optional refreshment stop afterwards. Rd. in east Hamilton for a loop walk on the Lake Ontario Leader: Anne Armstrong 905-337-3937 hikingrandma@ waterfront. We park close to the right end of the building gmail.com as you face it from the road. Running shoes okay. Med. - 2. Optional ice cream after. Leader: Richard Reble at thereb- Mon. Oct. 8 - Sydenham, Bognar Marsh - 22 km. [email protected] before 9:00 pm. Depart 8:00 am. Map 44.4, km. 30. Roadside parking on St Vincent Townline. We car shuttle to km. 70.9, Map 31 and Sat. Oct. 6 - McCormack Trail - 7/8 km. hike back through the Sydenham Forest and the Bayview Meet at 10:00 am. on Woodley's Lane (off King Street) in Escarpment Provincial Nature Reserve. Med.- 4.5. Dif- Dundas. We will do a loop hike on the Bruce & McCor- ficult, variable and challenging, No dogs and no dropout mack Trails. Mod. - 3, map 8, Leader: Vern Erickson 905- points. Leader: Ron Granger (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm. 667-4370, [email protected]. Tues. Oct. 9 - Harvest Moon # 6 - 1.5 - 2 hrs. Sat. 6 Oct. - Sydenham, Owen Sound - 23 km. Meet at 7:00 pm. at the parking lot of the sports arena at Depart 8:30 am. Map 32 km. 97.2. Roadside parking on the corner of Cochrane and Greenhill in east Hamilton Concession Rd. 3. We car shuttle to km. 120, Map 33 and for a loop walk in Red Hill Valley. Take Cochrane south Page 16 from King St. E. Wear boots. Med. - 4. Optional pub after. Rattlesnake, Leech Porter, & Crawford Lake Side Trails - Leader: Richard Reble at [email protected] or 905-560- Meet 9:00 am. Map 11, parking lot Rattlesnake Point. Wear 9556 before 9:00 pm. hiking boots/shoes; bring a lunch and plenty of water. Med - 8. Please contact hike leaders via email at least 24 hrs in Fri.-Sun. Oct. 12, 13, 14 - Tobermory - 10 km/day advance if planning to join the hike. Hike could be can- Enjoy an Autumn Weekend of relaxed walking in the celled last-minute. Leaders: Pati Greenwood & Jeff Dow- Tobermory area on the trails in the National Park, Burnt sett [email protected]. Optional pub stop to follow hike. Point Loop and Cyprus Lake to Georgian Bay. The fall colours and views are too good to rush by; we will savour Sun. Oct. 14 - KIDS HIKE - Explore Devil’s Punch them gently. Our walks are slower and shorter than regular Bowl - 1.5 km. hikes, just right for new hikers and those wanting a relaxed Meet at 10:00 am. on Leslie Dr. km. 18.7 (right off New weekend. We stay and have our meals at a comfortable ho- Mountain Rd) for a kid friendly hike. We will hike to the tel in Tobermory that overlooks Little Tub Harbour. Slow Devil’s Punch Bowl and explore the trail. Invite your kids - 3. For more information please contact the leader Greg and grandkids - SLOW -3. Map 6. Leader: Michael Mc- Vincent 519.579.8210 or [email protected] Donald - 905-928-5324 michaeldouglasmcdonald@gmail. com Sat. Oct. 13 - Blue Mountains, Pretty River - 24.0 km. Sun. Oct 14 - Dufferin Hi- land (Mono Cliff) - 17 Depart 8:30 am. Map 23, km .54.3. Roadside parking on km. the 2nd Line on top of the hill. We car shuttle to km 30.3 Meet at 9:00 am. at 25 Sideroad and 2nd Line EHS= North Map 22 and hike back through the Nottawasaga Bluffs end of Walter Tovell Side Trail . Map 18/19. W 401, N 10 Conservation Area and Pretty River Valley Provincial Park. , after Orangeville, E 25 Side Road , 3rd intersection. Car Med.- 4.5. Difficult, variable and challenging, No dogs and shuttle to starting point. Looking for red Maple and Fun ? no dropout points.Leader: Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 This is the ONE ! Pub stop after if you want to. Med. 5-6. 7-10 pm. Leader: Henry Kim. [email protected] (Mon-Thur). Tues. Oct. 16 - Harvest Moon # 7 - 1.5 - 2 hrs. Sat. Oct. 13 - Into the Blue #5 - 13.5 km. Meet at 7:00 p.m. in the parking lot of the Lion’s Club Waterdown Road, McNally, King, & Ian Reid Side Trails Outdoor Pool on Jerseyville Rd., one kilometre west of Fid- - Meet 9:00 am. Map 9, km. 64.5, parking 64.6, road side dler’s Green in Ancaster for a loop walk in Dundas Valley. Old Guelph Road. Carpool to Map 8, km. 76.8, roadside Wear boots. Med. - 4. Optional pub after. Leader: Richard Dundas Street. Wear hiking boots/shoes; bring a lunch and Reble at [email protected] or 905-560-9556 before 9:00 plenty of water. Med - 8. Please contact hike leaders via pm. email at least 24 hrs in advance if planning to join the hike. Hike could be cancelled last-minute. Leaders: Pati Green- SAT. OCT.20 – WINTER HIKE SUBMISSIONS DUE wood & Jeff Dowsett [email protected]. Optional pub stop to follow hike. Sat. Oct. 20 - Bayview Extension, Sydenham Section “An Adventure to Tobermory – Year 2.” Using trail map Sat. Oct. 13 - Grimsby Tree Hike, 2 to 2.5 hours 30, we will hike 17 km. after meeting at 9:30 am. at km. Meet at 9:30 am. in pool parking lot north of Elm St., west 58.8, the junction of 2nd Concession North and Sideroad of Main St. W. in Grimsby. Loop hike through Beamer 24. To get there, take Highways # 6 or 10 north of Chats- Memorial Conservation Area. Stop occasionally to ex- worth to the traffic lights at Rockford. Turn right on Grey amine oak, hickory, redbud and other trees. Med. - 4. Road #18, follow east to Grey Road #11, turn left, and Leader: Peter McSweeney (905) 335-3192. Email pre- follow to Highway 26. Turn right on Highway #26, follow ferred: [email protected] to Concession #2 North, turn left, and follow to km 58.8 at the junction with Sideroad 24, and park carefully on the Sun. Oct. 14 - King's Forest - 7/8 km. shoulder. GPS co-ordinates, N 44˚ 37.467΄, W 80˚ 45.926΄. Meet at 10:00 am. at the Mud Street parking lot near Prit- From there we will shuttle to the start and hike back. Wear chard Road in East Hamilton Mountain. We will do a loop hiking boots, bring plenty of drinking water, a snack lunch, hike on the King's Forest trails in the Red Hill Valley. Mod. and sunscreen. No dogs permitted, and no dropout points. - 3, map 7, Leader: Vern Erickson 905-667-4370, verick- The pace of the hike will be moderate, over variable terrain. [email protected]. Leader: Bob Humphreys, 519-883-1840, 7-10 pm, e-mail [email protected] Sun. Oct. 14 - Into the Blue #6 - 14.3 km. Loop Hike Sat. Oct. 20 - Headwaters Trail - 8/10 km. Page 17

Meet at 10:00 am. at the Lions Club pool parking lot on ley - 905-271-3889 5-9 pm. [email protected], Tessa Jerseyville Road in Ancaster. We will do a loop hike on the Shelvey (905) 850-1507 before 9 pm. Headwaters and other nearby trails. Mod. - 3, South-West of map 8, Leader: Vern Erickson 905-667-4370, verick- Tues. Oct. 23 - Harvest Moon # 8 - 1.5 - 2 hrs. [email protected] Meet at 7: 00 p.m. in the parking lot of Valley Park Com- Sun. Oct. 21 - Hilton Falls Family Walk +/- 4 km. munity Centre on Paramount Dr. just south of Mud St. in Meet at 10:30 am at Hilton Falls Map 11. Halton Conserva- Upper Stoney Creek for a loop walk in escarpment lands. tion Area pass or entrance fee applies. This is a loop walk Wear boots. Med. 4. Optional pub after. Leader: Richard suitable for all ages. No dogs please. Slow - 2. Leader: Val- Reble at [email protected] or 905-560-9556 before 9 pm. erie Dobson 905-828-1729 [email protected] Sat. Oct 27th - Hilton Falls/Halton Agreement Forest Sun. Oct. 21 - Photography Hike - 18 km. - Approx. 14 km. Meet at 9:00 am at the parking lot of Sam Lawrence Park, Meet for a 10:00 am. start in the parking lot of Hilton Falls km. 34.4. Bring your camera! We will hike to Iroquoia Conservation Area on No. 5 Sideroad (also Campbellville Heights Conservation Area and then hike back. This is a Rd. and Regional Rd. 9). Map 11. We will explore the trails great chance to see how city and nature co-exist. Med. - 5. of the Conservation Area and Halton Agreement Forest. Map 8. Learn some or share some tips with other shutter- The loop will include the Falls twice and the Five Bridges bugs! Leader: Michael McDonald - 905-928-5324 michael- trail . Mod - 4. Parking Fee in effect or Conservation Area [email protected] pass. Bring a lunch. Optional pub stop afterwards. Leader: Phill Armstrong 905-337-3937. Sun. Oct. 21 - Bayview Extension, Sydenham Section “An Adventure to Tobermory – Year 2.” Using trail map Sat. Oct. 27 - Beaver Valley, Blue Mountain - 26.0 30 & 31, we will hike 17 km. after meeting at 8:00 am. km. in Clearview Crescent, near km. 75.8. Note the early Depart 8:30 am. Map 23.Km 54.3. Roadside parking on start time! To get there, take Highways # 6 or 10 north of 2nd Line on top of hill. Car shuttle to km. 8.4, Map 24 and Chatsworth to the traffic lights at Rockford. Turn right on hike back through Len Gertler Memorial Loree Forest and Grey Road #18, follow east to Grey Road #11, turn left, and the Blue Mountains. Med.- 4.5. Difficult, variable and follow to Highway 26. Turn left on Highway 26, follow challenging, No dogs and no dropout points. Leader: Ron for one kilometre to Clearview Crescent on the right, where Granger (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm. you park carefully and neatly on the shoulder. GPS co-or- dinates, N 44˚ 34.758΄, W 80˚ 52.458΄. From there we will Sun. Oct. 28 - Sulphur & Spring Creek Trails - 8/10 shuttle to the start and hike back. Wear hiking boots, bring km. plenty of drinking water, a snack lunch, and sunscreen. No Meet at 10:00 am. at the Sanctuary Park parking lot in dogs permitted, and no dropout points. The pace of the Pleasant Valley, Dundas. We will do a loop hike on the hike will be moderate, over variable terrain. Leader: Bob Spring and Sulphur Creek Trails. Mod. - 3, map 8, Leader: Humphreys, 519-883-1840, 7-10 pm, e-mail walk2tober- Vern Erickson 905-667-4370, [email protected]. [email protected] Sun. Oct. 28 - STEPS, STEPS, STEPS, STEPS! - (3 Sun. Oct. 21 - Dundas Valley Conservation Area hrs-4 hrs) Trails - 15 km. An energetic way to start your Day! Back again this year! Meet at 9:30 am. at the P3 parking lot (furthest from en- Meet at 9:00 am. at the top of the Chedoke Stairs on Scenic trance). Take 403 west to Main St. W exit. Go west 2.3 km Drive at Upper Paradise on the West Mountain. We will on Main St. (Hwy 2/8) to Osler (a veer right continuation then carpool to Albion Falls, and do all 7 sets of escarpment of Main), on Osler (Hwy 8) 1.5km to Governor’s Rd., turn stairs, including the new Kenilworth & Uli’s Stairs. In be- left (W) and go 3.5 km. to Dundas Valley Conservation tween the sets of stairs we will hike parts of the Bruce Trail Area Trail Centre Entrance on south side of road. Proceed and the Rail Trails. The fall colours should still be out! south to meeting point. This will be a multiple loop hike us- Hike is cancelled if there is heavy rain. Med. – 5. Direc- ing Dundas Valley Conservation Area trails. We will pass tions: From Garth Street take Scenic Drive west to Upper through the Trail Centre and traverse the Main Loop and Paradise. The parking lot is on your right (across from the Headwaters Trails through woods and meadows and visit start of Upper Paradise) If there is no room in the parking the Hermitage, historic Griffin House and other points of lot you can park on the street. From the 403, take the Linc interest en route. Med. - 3/4. Bring a lunch, sunscreen, bug to Golf Links and turn left on Golf Links that becomes Mo- repellent and water. Parking fee in effect or Conservation hawk. Then turn right (north) on to Upper Paradise until Area Pass. Optional pub stop afterwards. Leaders: John Ri- the end at Scenic Drive (parking lot will be straight ahead) Page 18

Leader: Paul Lewis (905) 331-8600 or email: outdoorac- 10 km. [email protected] Meet for a 10:00 am. start at Sherman Falls on Lions Club Rd. in Ancaster. We will car pool to Woodley Lane Sun. Oct. 28 - Toronto's "Beach" District - 8 km. in Dundas and hike back to Sherman Falls. Map 8. Some Meet for a 9:30 am. departure at the "Beaches" Branch hilly sections. Mod. - 3/4. Bring a lunch, snack and water. Toronto Public Library at Queen St. East and Lee Ave. Leader: Anne Armstrong - 905-337-3937 hikingrandma@ Greg's "Transit of the Beach Boardwalk", if you missed gmail.com the "Transit of Jupiter", don't miss this - our transit will be far more interesting. We start the walk through Kew Beach Sun. Nov. 4 Into the Blue #8 17.02 km. Loop Hike Park and then walk the Boardwalk "end to end". Easy walk- Black Creek, Brown Benton, Canada Goose, Vanderleck, & ing with bits of history along the way from someone who 17 Road Acess Trails - meet 9:00 am. Map 12, parking on was brought up -not all that well - in the Beach. Lots of roadside at 21.3 km. Wear hiking boots/shoes; bring a lunch dropouts along the way. We will be finished before 1:00 and plenty of water. Med - 8. Please contact hike leaders pm. Mod -1. Leader: Greg Vincent 519.579.8210 or gvin- via email at least 24 hrs in advance if planning to join the [email protected] hike. Hike could be be cancelled last-minute. Leaders: Pati Greenwood & Jeff Dowsett [email protected]. Optional pub Sun. Oct. 28 - Mountsberg Family Walk +/- 4 km. stop to follow hike. Meet at 10:30 am. at Mountsberg Conservation Area in the parking area. From Highway 6 or Guelph Line, follow Tues. Nov. 6 - Harvest Moon # 10 - 1.5 - 2 hrs. Campbellville Road to Milburough Line and then go north Meet at 7:00 pm. on Mountain Brow Blvd. at the corner of for 1 km. to park entrance. Halton Conservation Area pass Margate for a loop walk along Hamilton’s east mountain. or entrance fee applies. This is a loop walk. Suitable for Margate can be reached by driving to the east end of Fen- all ages. No dogs please. Slow - 2. Leader: Valerie Dobson nell. Turn left on Mountain Brow Blvd. and go one block. 905-828-1729 [email protected]. Running shoes okay. Med. 2. Optional pub stop. Leader: Richard Reble at [email protected] or 905-560-9556 Tues. Oct. 30 - Harvest Moon # 9 - 1.5 - 2 hrs. before 9:00 pm. Meet at 7:00 pm. at the dead end of Upper Lion’s Club Rd. Sat. Nov. 10 - East Monarch Trail - 7/8 km. in Ancaster for a loop walk in Dundas Valley. Upper Lion’s Meet at 10:00 am. in front of East Side Mario's, University Club Rd. runs off Old Dundas Rd. Wear boots. Med. - 4. Plaza on Osler Drive in Dundas. We will do a loop hike in Optional pub after. Leader: Richard Reble at therebels@ the Dundas Valley on or near the Monarch Trail. Mod. - 3, shaw.ca or 905-560-9556 before 9:00 pm. map 8, Leader: Vern Erickson 905-667-4370, verickson@ cogeco.ca. Sat. Nov. 3 - Iroquoia, Kelso - 8 km. Depart 10:00 am. from Hilton Falls Conservation Area. Sat. Nov. 10 - Sydenham, Spey River Forest - 23.0 From Hwy 401 take Regional Road 25 north (exit 320) 2 km. km. to 5th Sideroad (Campbellville Rd). Turn left (west) Depart 8:30 am. Map 29, km. 22.1. Roadside parking on and follow for 5 km. to park entrance on right. There will side of road #3 east of the 6th Concession S. Car shuttle to be a park entrance fee. We will do a short car shuttle to km. 44.4, Map 30 and hike back through the Bognor Marsh move some cars to the Steeles Ave. parking area and then and Spey River Forest. Med.- 4.5 Difficult, variable and hike back at an easy pace down the Kelso hill with dramat- challenging, No dogs and no dropout points. Leader: Ron ic views over the Escarpment. Mod. 3. Leaders: Peter and Granger (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm. Judy Leeney - 905-822-1877 before 10 pm. Sun. Nov. 11 - Oakville Morrison and McCraney Ra- Sat. Nov. 3 - Into the Blue #7 - 18.08 km. vines - 12 km. Hilton Falls, Philip Gosling Side Trails - meet 9:00 am. Meet for a 10:00 am. start at Trafalgar Ridge Plaza, 2431 Map 12, parking at the end of St. Helena’s Road. Carpool Trafalgar Rd. Look for Home Sense/Winners. Park near the to Map 11, Hilton Falls Conservation Area parking lot. Scotia Bank, facing Trafalgar Rd. This hike takes in two Wear hiking boots/shoes; bring a lunch and plenty of water. of Oakville’s finest creek ravines. 9km. of trails, 3 km. of Med -8. Please contact hike leaders via email at least 24 footpaths and 4 ponds. Mostly level, only a couple of short, hrs in advance if planning to join the hike. Hike could be steep hills. Mod-3. Bring snacks. Optional pub stop after- cancelled last-minute. Leaders: Pati Greenwood & Jeff wards. Leader: Phill Armstrong 905-337-3937. Dowsett [email protected]. Optional pub stop to follow hike. Sun. Nov. 11 - Sydenham, Walter's Falls - 22 km Sun. Nov. 4 - Woodley Lane to Sherman Falls - +/- Depart 8:15 am. Map km 0.0. . Roadside parking in Blan- Page 19 tyre on County Rd 12. Car shuttle to km 22.1, Map 29 and planning to join the hike. Hike could be cancelled last- hike back through Walters Falls and Rocklyn Creek Man- minute. Leaders: Pati Greenwood & Jeff Dowsett jeff@ agement Areas Med.- 4.5. Difficul,t variable and challeng- dowsett.ca. Optional pub stop to follow hike. ing, No dogs and no dropout points Leader: Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm. Sun. Nov. 25 - Red Hill Valley - 7/8 km. Meet at 10:00 am.at the Mud Street parking lot near Prit- Sun. Nov 11 - Caledon Hills(Glen Haffy) - 18 km chard Road in East Hamilton Mountain. We will car-pool to Meet at 9:00 am. at km. 45.1, Map 17. W 401, N 400 , W 9 Van Wagner's Beach and hike back on the Red Hill Valley , N 18(Airport Road ), E on 7th Line. Car shuttle to starting Trail. Mod. - 3, partly on maps 6 & 7, Leader: Vern Erick- point. Looking for red Maple and Fun ? This is the ONE son 905-667-4370, [email protected]. ! Pub stop after if you want to. Med. 5-6. Leader: Henry Kim, [email protected] (Mon-Thur). Sun. Nov. 25 - Beaver Valley, Old Baldy - 20.0 km. Depart 8:15 am. Map 25, km. 27.4. Parking lot 10th line Tues. Nov. 13 - Harvest Moon # 11 - 1.5 - 2 hrs. 100 m. south of trail. Car shuttle to km. 47.7 Map 26 and Meet at 7:00 pm. at the municipal parking lot at the corner hike back through Duncan Crevice Caves Provincial Nature of Elgin and Brant in downtown Burlington for an urban Reserve and Old Baldy Med. - 4.5. Difficult, variable and mystery walk. Running shoes okay. Med. 2. Optional pub challenging., No dogs and no dropout points. Leader: Ron stop after. Leader: Richard Reble at [email protected] Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm. before 9:00 pm. Sat. Nov. 17 - Car Hike – CityView - 12 km. Sun. Nov. 25 - Into the Blue #10 - 13.5 km. - Loop Meet at 9:00 am. at the parking lot of Sam Lawrence Park, Hike km. 34.4.We will shuttle to Felker’s Falls and hike back. Dorothy Medhurst, Trimble, and Crow’s Nest Side Trails This is a great chance to see how city and nature co-exist. - Meet 9:00 am. Map 15, km. 8.8 parking on Forks of the Med -5. Map 7. Leader: Michael McDonald - 905-928- Credit Road. Wear hiking boots/shoes; bring a lunch and 5324 [email protected] plenty of water. Med - 8. Please contact hike leaders via email at least 24 hrs in advance if planning to join the Sun. Nov. 18 - Crawford Lake Family Walk +/- 4 km hike. Hike could be be cancelled last-minute. Leaders: Pati Meet at 10:30 am. at Crawford Lake Conservation Area in Greenwood & Jeff Dowsett [email protected]. Optional pub the first (lower) parking area. Halton Conservation Area stop to follow hike. pass or entrance fee applies. This is a loop walk using side trails and some main trail to make the loop. Suitable for all Tues. Nov. 27 - Harvest Moon # 13 - 1.5 - 2 hrs. ages. No dogs please. Slow 2. Leader: Valerie Dobson 905- Meet at 7:00 p.m. on Ridge Rd. in front of the parking lot 828-1729 [email protected]. at the Devil’s Punch Bowl Conservation Area in Upper Stoney Creek for a there-and-back walk on the Dofasco Tues. Nov. 20 - Harvest Moon # 12 - 1.5 - 2 hrs. Trail. Running shoes okay. Med. 2. Optional pub after. Meet at 7:00 pm. in the parking lot of Christ the King Ca- Leader: Richard Reble at [email protected] or 905-560- thedral on King St. W. next to Hwy. 403 in west Hamilton 9556 before 9:00 pm. for a waterfront loop hike. Running shoes okay. Med. - 2. Optional pub after. Leader: Richard Reble at therebels@ Wed. Nov. 28 - Wednesday Christmas Lunch and shaw.ca or 905-560-9556 before 9:00 pm. Hike (Everyone is welcome) Al and Barb Hutchison would like to invite all Bruce Sat. Nov. 24 - Beaver Valley, Hogg's Falls 22 km. Trail hikers and anyone that hiked with the slowpokes to Depart 8:30 am. Map 26, km. 47.7, Map 20. Car shuttle to come to a Christmas lunch and hike. The hike will start at Km 69.8 Map 26 and hike back through Hogg's Falls and Shell Park on the Lakeshore Rd. east of Burloak Drive in Eugenia Falls Conservation Areas. Med. - 4.5. Difficult, Oakville at 10:00 am. The hike is an hour and a half. The variable and challenging, No dogs and no dropout points. lunch will be at Tuckers Market Place on the South Service Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm. Road near Guelph Line in Burlington at 12:00 noon. We have reserved a room for the group and you must call Barb Sat. Nov. 24 - Into the Blue #9 - 17.3km. - Loop 905.639.1771 to register by November 21st so Barb can Hike confirm the numbers. This will be a great opportunity to Bennett, Great Esker & Roberts Side Trails - Meet 9:00 am. mix and mingle with old friends. The hike will be on some Map 13, parking at Scottsdale Farm. Wear hiking boots/ trails, some street walking and some by the lake. In case of shoes; bring a lunch and plenty of water. Med - 8. Please bad weather we will still have the lunch. contact hike leaders via email at least 24 hrs in advance if Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to: The Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club Publication Mail Agreement #40041889 P.O. Box 71057, Burlington, ON, L7T 4J8

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