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Iroquoia End to End

October 20 & 21, 27 & 28, 2012

The annual Iroquoia Club End to End is held in four hikes over two weekends, and will take place on October 20, 21, 27, 28. The section is 130 km long and each hike averages 32 km or more. This is a challenging but richly rewarding series of hikes. All hikes will start at 7:00 a.m. at predetermined locations. A bus will take all participants to the start of the hike. Space is limited to the number of people on the bus. Volunteers will be at "check points" with water and snacks along the way. The hike can be completed at your pace, but it is expected that participants will be able to finish by 4 p.m.

The registration fee is $30 for all four hikes, or $8 per day that you wish to hike. The fee covers the cost of transportation and receiving the coveted Waterfalls Badge for those who complete all four hikes. Hikes will go rain or shine. The first day meeting location will be on the shoulder of Guelph Line, between Dundas Street and No. 1 Side Road in Burlington. Map 10, km 86.9. Day 2 and 3 will be at the entrance to Woodley's Lane at the Dundas Golf and Country Club. Map 8 km 55. Day 4 is on Mountain Brow Blvd., near Mohawk Road East on the east Hamilton mountain. Refer to Map 8.

Please make your cheque payable to the Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club, and mail to:

Dan Welsh, 812 8th Concession Road West R R 3 Puslinch, ON, N0B 2J0

Please include your phone number. For further information, call Dan at 905-659-4957. Please make your cheque payable to the Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club.

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. 10 - Niagara, Cairn, Main Trail, Heritage ST, General Brock ST Loop Meet for 08:45 am. exit at Van Wagners Beach near Hutch’s, near small red brick building. Move some cars to the cairn. Map1, km 0.0 Hike the Main trail, Upper Canada Heritage ST, General Brock ST back to cars at cairn. Hiking boots. No dogs. Med - 3 +/- 15km. Loop Hike Mon. Sept. 17 - Hamilton , Dofasco Trail, (A-B) Meet for 08:45 am.exit at Tim Hortons, Mud St. and Hwy. 20 Stoney Creek. Move cars to Devil’s Punch Bowl parking, Ridge Rd. Map 6 km. 19.4. Move some cars to start of Dofasco Trail on Eleventh Ave. Hike back to parking area and Devil’s Punch Bowl ST. Hiking boots. No Dogs. Med. - 3, +/- 14 km. Mon. Sept. 24 - Caledon, Palgrave, Coolihan’s SR, ( A-B) Meet for 08:45 am. exit at parking lot, 401/Trafalgar Rd, North east corner. Move some cars to Coolihan’s SR. Map17, km.37.4 Hike from Palgrave Conservation Area back to Coolihan’s Rd. Hilly. Hiking boots. No Dogs. Med. - 4,+/-14 km. Mon. Oct. 1 - Iroquoia, Crawford Lake, Rattlesnake - Loop Hike Meet for 09:30 am., repeat, 09:30 am. at Crawford Lake Conservation Area parking lot, Conservation Rd/Guelph Line Burlington, Map11, km. 105.5. Hike the Crawford Lake ST, Main Trail, Rattlesnake Point ST,Leech Porter ST . Hilly, hiking boots. No Dogs. Med. - 3, +/- 14 km. Parking fee required. Mon. Oct. 8 - No Hike, Thanksgiving Mon. Oct. 15 - Caledon, Hockley Heights ST - (A-B) Meet for 08:45 am. exit at parking lot 401/Trafalgar Rd, Northeast corner. Move some cars to Parking lot. Hockley Rd. just west of 2 EHS, Map 18. Toronto hikers can meet us at 09:30 am. Hike from Dunby Rd. km. 67.4 along Hockley Hts ST and Main Trail back to cars on Hockley Rd parking. Hilly ,Hiking boots, No dogs. Med. - 4, +/- 16 km. Mon. Oct. 22 - Dufferin, Mono Cliffs - Loop Hike Meet for 08:45 am. exit at parking lot, 401/Trafalgar Rd, north east corner. Move some cars to Mono Centre Community Centre parking on County Rd.8. Toronto hikers can meet us at 09:45 am. Hike the trails of Mono Cliffs park. Loop hike. No Dogs. +/- 15km. Med. - 4. Mon. Oct. 29 - Niagara, Short Hills Conservation 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 to Wiley Rd. Parking Map 3, south of km. 34.6. Hike main trail to Effingham St. and return via Black Walnut ST. Hiking Boots, No Dogs +/- 14km Med. - 3. Mon. Nov. 5 - Niagara, Mountainview Conservation, Beamers Conservation Meet for 08:45 am. exit at VanWagner’s Beach, Hamilton, near Hutch’s, near a red brick building. Move some cars to Beamer Memorial Conservation Area, Quarry Rd/Ridge R.d Map 2, km. 2.2. Hike from Mountainview Conservation Area back to cars at Beamers Memorial Conservation Area. Hiking Boots, No Dogs. +/- 13km Med. - 4. Mon. Nov. 12 - Toronto , Silver Creek Conservation Area - Loop Hike Meet for 08:45 am. exit at parking lot 401/Trafalgar, north east corner. Move some cars to 27 SR and Fallbrook Trail, Map13, km. 35.9. Toronto hikers can meet us at 09:15 am. Hike the trails of Silver Creek Conservation Area. Hiking boots, No Dogs. +/- 15km. Med. - 3. Mon. Nov. 19 - Toronto, Hilton Falls ST - Loop Hike Meet for 08:45 am. exit at Hilton Falls Conservation area parking, Map11, km. 0.8, off Campbellville Rd. Hike the Hilton Falls ST and other trails of Hilton Falls. Hiking Boots, No Dogs. Med. – 3. +/-15 km. Parking Fee required . Mon. Nov. 26 - Dundas Valley Conservation Area Trails - Loop Hike Meet for 09:00 am. exit at Dundas Valley Conservation Area Trail Centre parking lot off Governor Rd., Dunda.s Map 8 km. 50.6. Hike the Conservation Area Trails and the Bruce Trail. Hiking Boots, No Dogs, Med. - 3. +/- 15 km . Parking Fee required.

HIKE LEADERS NEEDED

Fall is a glorious time to hike. Thanks to all the Wed Hikers R Us and Thursday hike leaders who have graciously 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 colead a hike at first with an experienced leader and/or participate in Anne 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 convenor: Connie Rusynyk [email protected]

Wed. Sept. 5 - Websters Falls to Christie Conservation Area Loop - +/- 14 km. Meet for 08:45 exit at Webster Falls parking lot, Map 8 off Harvest Rd and Short Rd, Greensville. Hike to Tews Falls, Christie Conservation Area and back to Websters Falls. Hiking Boots, No Dogs. Bring lunch, snack and water. Med.- 3, Parking Fee required. Leader: Errol MacKenzie [email protected]

Wed. Sept. 12 Dundas Valley C/A +/ 13 km. Meet for an 8:45 start in the parking lot between Metro and Shoppers Drug Mart in University Plaza on Osler Drive in Dundas. We will hike the Rail trail, Monarch trail, Artaban Rd to Sherman Falls and pick up the BT to the Trail Centre and back along the Spring Creek Trail and possibly some of the Headwaters Trail. C/A fees may apply. Med. ‐ 3. Hiking boots. Bring lunch, snack and water. Leader: Eleanor Tasker [email protected]

Wed. Sept. 19 Toronto, Hilton Falls ST( Tirion Tract) to 17SR, Loop +/ 14 km. Meet for an 8:45 start at St. Helena Rd. parking, off Hwy. 25, Scotch Block, Map12. Hike to Hilton Falls ST, 17 SR and back to cars at St.Helena Rd. Hiking boots, No Dogs. Bring lunch snack and water. Med. - 3. Hike Leaders: Errol MacKenzie [email protected] and Jackie Johnstone [email protected]

Wed. Sept 26 Rattray Marsh, Mississauga 12km. Meet for a 9:00 am. start at the parking lot closest to the lake in Jack Darling Park on Lakeshore Rd (east of Clarkson). Hike through Rattray Marsh and beyond to Lewis Bradley park and return. Easy walking. Leader: Norman Young 905 845 0939 [email protected]

Wed. Oct. 3 Killbride to Crawford Lake (In and Out) +/ 14 km. Meet for 8:45am. start in the parking lot behind Killbride schoo.l Map 10 (98.5 Km). We will hike to Crawford Lake Visitor’s Centre (lunch) and back. (C/A fees may apply). Some rocky hilly sections, no dogs, hiking boots. Med. ‐ 3. Leader: Charlotte Stewart. [email protected] 905‐628‐0509

Wed. Oct. 10 Historical and Architectural Walk of Brantford +/3 hrs. Meet for a 9:45 am. start in Brantford. Learn about Canada's third most important city in the 1800's. Hike includes Yates Castle and the Bixel Beer bottle house as well as seeing the new Laurier campus. We will visit the Brant County Museum (admission by donation) Start at the Brantford VIA train station on West Street. From Hamilton take the 403 west. Exit left at the Wayne Gretzky Parkway. . Go over the 403 bridge. Turn right at Morton street . Follow Morton Street to the stop lights. Turn left on West Street . Stay to the right. Railway Station ( 2 km) will be on the right just after the going under the train bridge. If you wish to carpool, meet for 8:45 am start at the Brant Hills Community Centre parking lot on the east side of Brant Street, a few blocks south of Hwy 5 in Burlington. (2255 Brant Street). Coffee and snacks at the Station café. Lots of places to eat here, take out or sit in. Strodes Deli has great food. Leader: Lorraine Sherred [email protected]

Wed. Oct. 17 Exploring Rockwood +/ 12 km. Meet for 08:45 exit at parking lot Hwy 6/401. Carpool to Rockwood for a 9:15 start at the Lion's Park on the east side of Hwy 7, beside the bridge in the middle of Rockwood. We will explore the geological features on the east side of the highway, then cross to the conservation area on the west side. Varied terrain, Med. ‐ 3. Hiking boots required. No dogs please. Bring lunch and water. Refreshments after. Leader : Barbara Forster [email protected]

Wed. Oct. 24 Waterdown Loop 14 km. Meet for a 9:00 a.m start at south parking lot of new Burlington City View Park on Kerns Rd., immediately south of Dundas St. on the east side. Loop hike to Grindstone Creek area. Hiking boots. Lunch, snack, water. Med. ‐ 6. Leader: Peter McSweeney 905‐335‐3192. Email preferred: [email protected] Wed. Oct 31 - Toronto Club, End to End #3 - +/- 10 km. Meet for 8:45 exit in parking lot at 401/Trafalgar (northeast corner). We will move some cars to Scotsdale Farm parking area (Map 12, km. 29.4). (Toronto hikers can meet us there at 09:15) From here we will carpool to the parking area at 10th Line and the Walking Fern ST (Map 14, Km 38.4). From here we will follow the Main Trail and Bennet Heritage trail back to the cars. Hiking boots. Bring lunch, Hallowe’en treats water, Med. - 4. Rocky. Leader: Mickey Macdonald, [email protected]

Wed. Nov. 7 - Toronto Club, End to End #4 - +/- 12.7 km. Meet for 8:45 exit at parking lot at 401/Trafalgar (northeast corner). We will move some cars to the parking area at 10th Line and the Walking Fern ST (Map 14, Km 38.4). (Toronto hikers can meet us there at 09:30). From here we will carpool to the parking area at Chinguacousy Rd and hike back to the cars. Hiking boots. Bring lunch, water, Med 4, Rocky. Leader: Mickey Macdonald, [email protected]

Wed. Nov. 14 - Oakville - +/- 13 km. Meet for 8:45 exit at Oakville Place parking lot, Trafalgar Rd/Leighland. We will hike along the canal from Iroquois Shore. Hiking boots. Bring lunch, water. Med. - 2. Leader: Agnes Keenan [email protected]

Wed. Nov. 21 - Oakville - +/- 11 km. Meet for 8:45 exit at Tim Horton’s in Maplegrove Shopping Centre on Cornwall Rd. in Oakville. Carpool to Lakeshore Park on Lakeshore Rd. east of the Oakville border. Bring lunch, water. Easy walk. Leader Norman Young [email protected] 905 845 0939

Wed. Nov. 28 - 16 Mile Creek - +/- 13 km. Meet for 8:45 exit at the parkette on West Oak Trail Blvd. in Oakville. To get there exit Upper Middle and go north about ½ Km and the parking lot is on your left. Hiking boots ( icers?). Bring lunch, water. Med. - 2. Leader: Agnes Keenan [email protected]

GOOD COMPANIONS WEDNESDAY HIKES

All hikes begin at 10.00 a.m. unless otherwise noted and are at a moderate pace. Please wear the appropriate 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. Meet Elizabeth Gregory at the Parking lot on Crooks Hollow Rd. in Greensville.We will hike this historic scenic area past the old Darnley Mill and Cascade. There could be some Fall colours. Mod. - 4.

Wed. Sept. 12 - Agreement Forest - 10 km. Meet John Wolkowski at the small parking lot on Guelph Line north of Hwy. 401 (opposite Mohawk Raceway). We will hike through this beautiful area and explore the various trails. Mod. - 3.

Wed. Sept. 19 - Wildflower Hike - 2-21/2hrs. Meet Emilie Prue at the parking lot for Kerncliff Park on the east side of Kerns Rd. We will walk through this beautiful old quarry area rich with wildflowers. Mod. - 2.

Wed. Sept. 26 - Dundas Valley - 10 km. Meet Lorraine Sherred at the Lion’s Club Pool on Jerseyville Rd in Ancaster. We will hike along the many trails found in the area. Mod. - 4.

Wed. Oct. 3 - Tree Hike - 2-21/2 Hrs. Meet Peter McSweeney at the Borer Falls parking lot on Old York Rd, in Dundas. Peter will share his knowledge and his philosophy with us as we walk through this treed area. Mod. - 4.

Wed. Oct. 10 - Albion Falls - 10km. Meet Bill McGuire at the Old Mud St. parking lot (Pritchard Rd.) on the east Hamilton mountain. We will hike past the Falls and down into the Red Hill Valley. Mod. - 5.

Wed. Oct. 17 - Sherman Falls - 10km. Meet Larry Allison at Sherman Falls on the corner of Old Dundas Rd. and Lion’s Club Rd . We will hike through this scenic area passing many waterfalls along the way. Mod. - 4.

Wed. Oct. 24 - Wildflower Hike - 2-21/2Hrs Meet Emilie Prue at the Parking lot in Lowville for a wildflower hike passing by the “River and Ruin”. Emilie will share her knowledge by explaining the many uses for wildflowers. Mod. - 3.

Wed. Oct. 31 - Limehouse to Speyside - 10 km. Meet Terry Rose at the Peartree parking lot in Speyside, on 15 sideroad, west of Hwy. 25. We will carpool to Limehouse and hike back. Bring your camera as the Limehouse area is incredibly scenic. Mod. - 4.

Wed. Nov. 7 - Toronto, History and Art Meet Norm Young under the Clock at Union Stn. at 9:45am.Take the 8:50 am. GO Train from Appleby (please check schedule). Norm will take us on an interesting tour of Inuit art, the Harbourfront and maybe Fort York. Mod. - 2.

Wed. Nov. 14 - Iroquoia C.A. - 10 km. Meet Bill McGuire at the Scenic Drive parking lot on the West Mountain. We will complete a loop hike along the White and Blue trails into the conservation area. We might see some deer. Mod. - 4.

Wed. Nov. 21 - Springcreek Trail - 10 km. Meet Stella Parr at the Rail Trail parking lot at Ewen and Ofield Rd. in west Hamilton. We will complete a loop hike along the Springcreek Trail and the Rail trail. Mod. - 4.

Wed. Nov. 28 - Gage Park - 2 hrs. Meet Elizabeth Gregory at the Botanical Greenhouses at Gage Park in Hamilton.We will walk through the greenhouses and then the interesting surrounding area, complete with a surprise!. Mod. - 2.

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 arrangements. Hike Convenor: Connie Rusynyk, [email protected] Thurs. Sept. 6 - Confederation Park, Red Hill Valley - 3 hours +/-10 km. Meet for a 10 am. start in the parking lot on the ‘Stoney Creek’ side of Hutch’s Restaurant along Lake Ontario in Hamilton. (Call leader for driving directions if necessary.) We will hike through part of Confederation Park and/or the Red Hill Valley trail system. Snack break at 11 am. Bring water. Lunch to follow at Hutch’s for those interested. Mod. - 3. Leader: Vern Erickson 905-667-4370 [email protected]

Thurs. Sept. 13 No hike submitted

Thurs. Sept. 20 Historical and Architectural Walk of Brantford +/3 hrs. Meet for a 10:00 am. start in Brantford. Learn about Canada's third most important city in the 1800's . Includes Yates Castle and the Bixel Beer bottle house as well as seeing the new Laurier campus. We will visit the Brant County museum (admission by donation). Start at the Brantford VIA train station on West Street. From Hamilton take the 403 west . Exit left at the Wayne Gretzky Parkway. Go over the 403 bridge. Turn right at Morton Street . Follow Morton Street to the stop lights. Turn left on West Street . Stay to the right. Railway Station ( 2 km) will be on the right just after the going under the train bridge. If you wish to carpool, meet for 9:00 am start at the Brant Hills Community Centre parking lot on the east side of Brant Street, a few blocks south of Hwy 5 in Burlington. (2255 Brant Street). Coffee and snacks at the Station café. Lots of places to eat here, take out or sit in. Strodes Deli has great food. Lorraine Sherred [email protected] Thurs. Sept. 27 Rattlesnake/Crawford Lake Loop +/ 12 km. Meet for a 10 am. start in the lower parking lot at Rattlesnake Conservation Area on Appleby Line, north of Derry Rd . We will complete a loop hike of the two conservation areas. Map 11. Hills and rocky sections. Mod. ‐ 4/5. Hiking boots. Bring a lunch, snack and water. Parking fee or Conservation Area pass. Leader: Anne Armstrong 905‐337‐3937 [email protected]

Thurs. Oct 4 Blue Heron Trail, Brantford +/ 14 km. Meet for a 10:00 am. start in Brantford. From Hamilton take the 403 west to Oak Park Rd, (4th exit). Turn right onto Oak Park Road. At the first intersection turn left onto Powerline Rd and follow to dead end and parking lot. Hike the Grand Valley, Trans Canada and Blue Heron Trails. Hiking boots. Bring a lunch, snack and water. Mod ‐ 3. [email protected]

Thurs. Oct. 11 Dundas Valley C/A Loop +/ 11 km. Meet for a 10:00 am. start at Woodley Lane where the trail exits Dundas Golf Club onto King St W. for a scenic loop hike of the area. C/A fees may apply. Hiking boots. Bring a lunch, snack and water Med. – 4. Peter McSweeney 905 335‐3192. Email preferred: [email protected]

Thurs. Oct. 18 Niagara Glen Loop Hike 3 hrs. Meet for a 9:30 am. start at car park west of Hutch's on Van Wagners Beach, Hamilton (near the square brick structure). We will car pool to Niagara Glen. Please let the hike leader know if you plan to go directly to Niagara Glen. Bring water, snack and lunch. NOTE: this is difficult terrain (loose and slippery rocks in parts) so the pace will be slow. Hiking boots. Bring a lunch, snack and water. Leader: Terry Rose. (905) 637‐2918. . [email protected]

Thurs. Oct. 25 Kerncliff/Waterdown Loop +/ 11 km. Meet for a 10:00 am. start in the south parking lot of the new City View Park in Burlington, just south of Highway 5, off Kerns Rd. (There is a new side trail at this point). We will do a loop hike to Smoky Hollow and back, including the McNally Side Trail. Map 9. Some hills and rocky sections. Mod. ‐ 4/5. Hiking boots. Bring a lunch, and water. Leader: Anne Armstrong ‐ 905‐337‐3937 [email protected]

Thurs. Nov. 1 Dundas Valley C/A +/ 9 km hike. Meet for a 10:00 am. start at the roadside parking for Sherman Falls. This is at the intersection of Old Dundas Road and Lions Club Road in Dundas. We will hike from Sherman Falls to the Trail Centre and back. C/A fees may apply. Hiking boots. Bring a lunch, snack and water. Mod: ‐ 3. Leader Eileen Benson [email protected] 905 ‐ 318 ‐ 9626

Thurs. Nov. 8 Speyside Farm +/ 9 km. 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 and side trails. Some rocky sections. Hiking boots. Bring a lunch, snack and water. Mod. ‐ 4. Leader: Valerie Dobson 905‐828‐1729 [email protected]

Thurs. Nov 15 Woodley Lane to Sherman Falls +/ 10 km. Meet for a 10:00 am. start at Sherman Falls on Lions Club Rd. in Ancaster. We will car pool to Woodley Lane in Dundas and hike back to Sherman Falls. Map 8. Some hilly sections. Mod. ‐ 3/4. Hiking boots. Bring a lunch, snack and water. Leader: Anne Armstrong ‐ 905‐337‐3937 [email protected]

Thurs. Nov. 22 Patterson Road to City View Park 10 km. Meet for a 9:30 am start at City View Park, Burlington (south parking lot). (FYI this is the newly‐opened park at the north end of Kerns Road).We will car pool to Patterson Road Highway 6 underpass. Hiking boots. Icers? Bring a lunch, snack and water. Pace: moderate.terrain: 4.Leader: Terry Rose. (905) 637‐2918. [email protected]

Thurs. Nov 29 Oakville Morrison and McCraney Ravines 12 km. Meet at for a 10:00 am. start at Trafalgar Ridge Plaza, 2431 Trafalgar Road. Look for Home Sense/Winners. Park near the Scotia Bank, facing Trafalgar Rd. There is a Tim’s just across the road if you arrive early. This hike takes in two of Oakville’s finest creek ravines, 7 km. of trails, 3 km. of footpaths and 4 ponds. Mostly level, only a couple of short steep hills. Hiking boots. Icers? Mod. ‐ 3. Bring snack, water. Optional pub stop afterwards. Leader: Phill Armstrong. [email protected] 905‐337‐3937