IROQUOA
The Iroquoian Official Newsletter of the Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club SPRING 2015 SIGHTS ON THE TRAIL
Saturday April 18th , 2015 - 52nd ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
12:00 NOON Meeting Begins
TWO PRE-MEETING HIKES
9:00 AM - 2 Hour Hike 10:00 am - 1 Hour Hike
Silent Auction * Elections * Club Reports * Awards * Lunch Guest speaker Dr. David Galbraith, Head of Science at the Royal Botanical Gardens will talk about the Cootes to Escarpment Ecopark Initiative IROQUOIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2014/2015 THE IROQUOIAN
President The Iroquoian Newsletter is Cathie Mills - 905-538-1583 published quarterly by the IBTC, [email protected] one of nine member clubs of the Vice President & Fundraising Bruce Trail Conservancy, a Doug Stansbury 905-545-2715 registered non-profit organization. Bruce Trail [email protected] Conservancy We welcome submission of articles Iroquoia Club BTC Board Representative or photographs for publication from Paul Toffoletti - 905-634-2642 PO Box 857 our members. All submissions will Hamilton, ON, L8N 3N9 Secretary be reviewed and must be approved Catherine Kilpatrick by the Board of Directors. [email protected] VISIT THE CLUB’S Contact the Newsletter Editor at WEBSITE FOR Trail Director [email protected] INFORMATION AND Ken Lawday - 905-876-2527 [email protected] ACTIVITIES: www.iroquoia.on.ca Hiking Director Anne Armstrong 905-337-3937 [email protected]
Treasurer THE IROQUOIAN PUBLICATION Martin Hazleden 905-336-0550 DEADLINES [email protected]
Volunteer Director SPRING ISSUE - JANUARY 20 Karina Gould SUMMER ISSUE - APRIL 20 www.facebook.com/ [email protected] IroquoiaBruceTrailClub FALL ISSUE - JULY 20
Membership Director WINTER ISSUE - OCTOBER 20 Vern Erickson 905-667-4370 [email protected]
Media Director & Newsletter Editor Advertising rates, per issue, are Michael McDonald www.twitter.com/ as follows: 905-928-5324 IroquoiaBruceTr michaeldouglasmcdonald@gmail. com 1/4 page - 3.5 x 5: $60.00
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Imagine coming across this little fellow…a saw whet owl, only about 7 inches high! And also having your camera at the ready! Such was the delightful experience of Sean Morton and Sonya Richmond, the Land Steward team for our Dopko property ,near the Grimsby boundary of Iroquoia. Such an event is one of the bonuses of volunteering to be a Land Steward for the BTC. As most members know by now, the BTC is continuing work to guarantee a conservation corridor all the way along the Niagara Escarpment, containing a public footpath. Part of that effort involves purchasing and managing key properties. The BTC currently manages over 200 such properties, 17 of which are in Iroquoia, and we have Stewards/Steward Teams covering all of these properties. The Stewardship process is as follows. Each property has been studied in detail by BTC Staff, who prepare a Stewardship Plan, which is the basis of the Land Steward’s regular duties. Stewards are required to visit their properties and report to their Land Steward Director at least twice per year. These site visits involve inspection of the overall property (not just the Trail area itself) and especially property boundaries, for it is there that issues often occur. Unlike a city property, the boundaries of these properties are not always obvious, so appropriately determining and marking boundaries, and posting signage, are the first duties of the Land Steward. After that, the Steward can begin to work on Recommendations and other aspects of the Stewardship Plan, including observations on the wildlife and vegetation of the Property. And one may be skilled enough to capture a memorable image like our saw whet owl above!
written by Gary Beaudoin, Land Steward Director, Iroquoia
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Comfortable Hiking Holidays NOTICE TO MEMBERS (416) 445-2628 Proposed slate of our Board of [email protected] www.letshike.com
Directors for election 52nd ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING KENYA Saturday April 18th , 2015 July 5 to 17, 2015 Have you always wanted to go on a safari but can't see yourself Cathie Mills* sitting in a jeep all day long, day after day? For active travellers like ourselves, a walking safari is the perfect way to get to Doug Stansbury* know Kenya. It really gets you up close & personal with the animals - and there are A LOT of animals to be seen. In Anne Armstrong* addition, there is the natural beauty of the land and the proud heritage of its tribes; we have included many extras as part of Michael McDonald* our program so that you will have a complete Kenyan experience.
Vern Erickson* As animal lovers, walking amongst giraffes and zebras is a big draw but we felt that the trip should encompass the culture as Gary Beaudoin* well. So we added a lecture by the tour owner (who is from the Kikuyu tribe), a visit to a weaving cooperative, visits to Masai Paul Toffoletti* homesteads, a visit to a local elementary school, a visit to a local market (not a tourist market but a regular market where John Farquharson* locals would shop), and a tour of a tea plantation.
We are very proud of the program we have put together and Michael Kralt this trip has easily become one of our favourites of the year. Take a walk on the wild side with us this July; it’s one of Karina Gould the coolest months of the year in Kenya!
Allan Meyer PERU & MACHU PICCHU September 12 to 25, 2015 Spend a week exploring the Sacred Valley of the Incas by * denotes Directors standing for re-election hiking through the famed salt pans of Maras, the ancient ruins of Pisac, and trekking high up into the Urubamba mountain range. Then that all important day arrives when we hike into Machu Picchu – rounding the corner of the Sun Gate and seeing Machu Picchu with your own eyes will give you goose bumps. Do not to delay in making your reservation. Land Steward for a day – Sat. May 10 Inca permits must be booked now to ensure we get into Machu Picchu on our desired date! Have you ever wanted to know what a BTC Land Steward does? Join me as we look for TURKEY problems, property boundaries, spot native and October 17 to 28, 2015 Hike in Cappadocia with its secret frescoed churches, non-native flora and fauna and go through a list underground cities and volcanic tuff sculpted into fairy of other items to investigate. We will also discuss chimneys. Visit ancient ruins, shop the bazaars of Istanbul and take a history lesson through time. Steeped in tradition and a the BTC Land Stewardship program and how masterpiece of nature, Turkey will impress you. you can participate. This event will be limited to 4 people and will take place in the Burlington CUBA area in the morning. It will involve walking on November 1 to 13, 2015 Forget the resorts and come see the real Cuba! Hike through the trail and walking through the bush, and on jungle-like forests, picturesque colonial towns & sugar cane fields. Explore the Viñales Valley, swim in the San Juan River uneven ground. If interested please send an pools & have lunch on a coffee plantation. Get a true feel for email to Paul Toffoletti at what Cuba is really all about – culturally, scenically and historically, and have yourself an experience you will talk about [email protected] and state “landsteward” forever. in the subject line. Pace: Slow – Terrain: Moderate Hike an adventure. For more info call 905-634-2642 Rest in comfort.
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Certi ied Hike Leader Training – June 2015
Iroquoia is a club with approximately 2100 plus or minus members. It is always a challenge to provide a good variety and number of hikes for our members to enjoy. We are constantly in need of revitalizing our group of hike leaders. This is where we need you. Have you ever thought of becoming a hike leader? It is not that dif icult. To accomplish our goal of providing a good variety of hikes. we need 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 in June, 2015. The session will be offered on June 7 from 9:00 am. to 5:00 pm. at McMaster University. It will be delivered by a Certi ied Hike Leading Instructor in a classroom setting, with hands on outdoor training. Cost will be $50 for Iroquoia Club members and $75 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. You must also register with Hike Ontario. Please use the link below. h ps://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CHL060715-HAM
Anne Armstrong Hike Management Director, Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club
IROQUOIA CLUB SEEKING A TRAIL DIRECTOR
Following 5 successful years in this role, our Club’s current Trail Director - Ken Lawday will be stepping down in April 2015. The Iroquoia Club is now looking for an enthusiastic volunteer to start taking over this unique challenging but rewarding Club Board position.
The Trail Director will coordinate the work of the Club’s Trail Maintenance Committee and represent the Trail Maintenance Group at Club Board meetings and with the Bruce Trail Conservancy.
The Iroquoia Club’s Trail Maintenance Group currently has over 120 hard working volunteers, including Trail Monitors, Trail Captains, and work party members.
The Trail Director should be an enthusiastic supporter of the Bruce Trail, ideally with experience of the management of a hiking trail, including trail building and maintenance. Good organizational skills are required, along with financial awareness.
Those interested should contact the Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club at [email protected]
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SUSQUEHANNOCK LODGE and TRAIL CENTRE Hiking in the Highlands of North Central Pennsylvania
EASTER Apr. 3-6 Welcome Spring on the trails. CANADA DAY June 27-July 1 Celebrate summer! A Summer Walk To Remember, July 2-17 A “circuit” of the Susquehannock Trail System with a FALLING WATER finale. Details on Greg's website.
The Lodge is located in Potter County, Pennsylvania, 2.5 hours south of Buffalo. There is no agriculture or industry in the area, just great trails. Daily hikes of 10 to 15 km are led through hardwood forest, many beside mountain streams. Our lodge provides comfortable accommodation & excellent meals for $70.00 semi-private or $75.00 private USD per day per person. These outings have proven to be popular with the lodge filling quickly.
For more information, including driving directions, please see www.execulink.com/~gvincent or contact Greg Vincent at 519-579-8210 or [email protected]
For reservations call Carol Szymanik at 1-814-435-2163
Seeking New Official End to End Co-ordinator
Following approximately 20 successful years in her role as Official End to End Co-ordinator, Elaine Zelenyt is stepping down. The Iroquoia Club is now looking for an enthusiastic volunteer to start taking over this unique and challenging, but rewarding position. The End to End co-ordinator will work with a committee to set up and run the annual official end to end of the Iroquoia section of the Bruce Trail. This event occurs in late October over two weekends. The co-ordinator should be an enthusiastic supporter of the Bruce Trail, ideally with good organizational skills and knowledge of the trail where it goes through our section. Duties include working with other volunteers to take in registrations, cheques, set up advertising with Iroquoian Newsletter and BTC, create appropriate lists of hikers for each of the hike days, organize checkpoint volunteers, order buses, provide meeting point information for each day’s hike plus safety information, provide end of hike snacks each day, badges and write up article following completion of the end to end for publication. Those interested in either the co-ordnator’s position or in volunteering on this committee should contact the Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club at [email protected]
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TRAILS TO THE PAST - BY Paul Toffoletti
By the spring of 1965, the Bruce Trail was now open and blazed from Mount Albion to Guelph Line. The push was on to reach Centennial Parkway. Trail work has started in a spotty manner in Stoney Creek and Grimsby as Landowner approvals were still being sought. Another work party mulled over three possible routes to get to Mount Nemo and beyond. I found a few interesting notes in the Iroquoia minutes from fall 1964 to spring 1965. The BTA Board turned down a proposal to name a section of trail after John F. Kennedy. The BTA Board also discussed and turned down having a paid Secretary and Trail Director. The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce produced a film to promote the “Iroquoia Tourist Region” and include the Bruce Trail. Our Club was named after the name of the Tourist Region. It would be great to find this footage. In the April 1965 Issue of Walkie Talkie a song called “The Bruce Trail Song”, written by Walter Hickling and premiered on January 29th at the winter meeting, was published. The song was popular, as people would sing it as a group while out hiking. 50 years later we are proud to re-publish the song by sheet music and words. Sing your heart out on your next hike.
THE BRUCE TRAIL SONG (words line by line) Were the pioneers of this age. Yes the walking bit is quite the rage. With a desire too. Won’t you join up? (Illegible part). Where the beech and pine and maple grow along , the mountain edge. Iroquoia will blaze a trail, to this, we give our pledge. Building here a bridge, there a stile, never do we pause. Crossing Hill and stream, this is our dream, and the Bruce Trail is our cause.
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TRAILHEAD ONTARIO CONFERENCE k
˝THE BENEFIT OF TRAILS˝ JUNE 7 - 10 | 2015
The Ontario Trail Council “Trailhead Ontario 2015” Committee is pleased to announce McMaster Uni- versity as the location of our conferencing and trails education sessions. The 2015 conference is sure to feature innovative seminars on accessible trails, trail infrastructure, trail tourism and branding, water trails and promoting trail use with youth, among various others.
Lead * Network * Discover * Collaborate * Explore
1 Community Day | 2 Conference Days | 1 Professional Development Day
McMaster University | Hamilton On
Trailheadontario.com ~ [email protected]
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Each New Year’s day Iroquoia offers hikes to its members and to the general public. It is a good way to start the New Year and a time when our members can meet, hike and enjoy refreshments. It is also an opportunity to introduce members of the public to our club and to the joys and benefits of hiking. New Year’s Day 2015 did that and more. 173 participants came out to enjoy the day. Although the weather was cold and very windy, no one seemed to mind. Old friendships were renewed and new ones made. After a little chaos at the beginning to match participants with leaders, hikers were off to the trails. At least one group waited while latecomers made their way to the Trail Centre where all hikes started and ended. At the conclusion of the hikes participants enjoyed refreshment and some were lucky to go home with door prizes. My thanks to all who helped in any way: hike leaders, refreshment providers and especially to Maureen Hills who organized the day’s events and helped out with publicity and door prizes.
Anne Armstrong
Hike Schedule Problems Hike Listing Changes
From time to time we encounter problems when putting the You will probably notice a change in the manner in hike schedule together. These could be anything from having which many of our hike listings appear in the the wrong day or date for a hike to something more serious schedule. This is in keeping with our slowly such as not getting the schedule onto the website on time. changing to a “template system” of submitting hikes Please do not hesitate to call or email me directly if you find for publication in our newsletter. The aim is to create problems with the schedule. I will do my best to rectify the consistency in the manner in which hikes are listed situation as soon as possible. This applies to any other issues and to cut down on the amount of editing which which may arise on a hike or something about which you needs to be done before hikes are listed in the may have concerns. We, as a Board, and I, want to provide newsletter. Please be patient with us. It is a work in the best service we can. I can be contacted at progress and one which will hopefully make the [email protected] or 905-337-3937. (Anne listings easier to understand. Armstrong, your Hike Management Director.
9 IROQUOIA SPRING 2015 HIKE LIST 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. • Always carry I.D. and your Health Card.• Dress in layers suitable for the weather.• Hiking boots and rain gear are essential. • Stay with the group when hiking. Don’t go ahead or fall behind.• Please follow any instructions given by the leader. • Bring food and water.• Stay around for a few minutes at the end of the hike to see if you are needed to drive other hikers back to their cars. • If bad weather is forecast, check the club website or our FACEBOOK page for cancellations. Remember, all of our leaders are unpaid volunteers. You are invited to attend, but do so at your own risk! All map and kilometer notations are from the 27th Edition of the Bruce Trail Reference Guide, unless otherwise stated. Please judge your abilities appropriately according to the hike ratings:
Pace /Speed of hike Leisurely …………………… 3 km/hr or less Medium…...... 3 - 4 km/hr Brisk…………………………. 4 - 5 km/hr Fast…….……………………. 5 km/hr + Difficulty of terrain: Mostly flat and usually good footing……………….. EASY Some hills and/or and poor footing…….…………… MODERATE Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing…. STRENUOUS
Notice to all hikers. Be honest with yourself when judging the length, speed and difficulty of the hike you wish to attend. If in doubt call the leader.
Notice for hikers: if you are parking at Tifany Falls you will be able to display your BTC membership card on your vehicle dashboard instead of paying. However this is the only Hamilton Conservation Area parking spot where this can be done. Please do not attempt it anywhere else!
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FEATURE HIKES
Spring Walking Meditation - Sunday mornings: Apr. 19, May 17, June 21 Starting @ 10:00 am. Classes 10 - 11:30 AM. Dundas Valley Trail Centre, 650 Governor’s Road, Dundas
Combine walking with mindfulness Sunday mornings with Writer/meditator Kelly Watt. Kelly is the author of “Camino Meditations” and has been studying Tibetan Buddhist meditation since she was seventeen and did a 30-day intensive course in a monastery in Nepal. In 2008, Kelly walked the 800-mile Camino de Santiago in northern Spain, walking in silence every morning and meditating. She kept to this spiritual regime for seven weeks. From this she developed Mindful Walking. Not slow-mo meditative walking at one kilometer an hour, but real walk the dog gotta get to work walking. Mindful Walking wakes up the body while purifying the mind. Each class, Kelly will teach you breathing techniques to remedy every anxious state of mind, as well as several portable meditations that can be done standing, walking or sitting down. Come learn how to take your practice out of the meditation room and into daily life on the glorious Bruce Trail. No experience necessary. Classes are free, but her book, “Camino Meditations “ will be available for sale. RSVP at [email protected] or phone 905-870-2870. Meet at Dundas Valley Trail centre. Map 8, 28th edition of BTC Trail Guide. Iroquoia End to End (Wednesdays)
Let’s hike the Iroquois section as an End-to-End, once a month, for 10 “easy” hikes! Most of the hikes will be approx. 12 km. long, with a few exceptions. We will start in September, 2014 and finish in June, 2015 (weather permitting). Hikes are listed as E2E1, E2E2, etc. Hikes are listed in the Hikers R Us section of this newsletter. In the case of inclement weather (in the winter), we’ll do a substitute hike in the Cambridge area and a make-up hike at a later date. *Please make sure you RSVP, so your leader can notify you about any last minute changes. Leader: RSVP: [email protected] 519-654-0282.
EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT CULHAM TRAIL MISSISSAUGA 1.5 - 2 hrs Brisk 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 6:00 pm. in the parking lot at the top of the hill and hike along the Culham trail. Hike is cancelled if there is heavy rain. Leader: Nancy Stevens [email protected]
EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT Walk for Health and Fun (1.5 hrs. at a Medium to 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. Leader: Starting in April (when evening daylight returns), we will start hiking sections of the Bruce Trail as well. Brisk Pace and Moderate to Strenuous terrain. Leader: Paul Lewis - (905) 331-8600 or email: [email protected]
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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: Don Matheson – 905-309-9624 [email protected] (Alternate Contact: Bruce Manion [email protected])
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 abrisk walk along Lake Ontario, to the canal and back. Hike cancelled in poor weather. Pace - brisk. Terrain - easy. Leader: Lorne Carruthers. For information call Lorne at 905-315-8762 or email: [email protected]
FRIDAY NIGHT (NEW) Every 2nd and 4th Friday night - Burlington Mystery Walks - 1.5 to 2 hrs We will meet in a different location and walk areas in Burlington that have recently been in the news for whatever reason. Check the Iroquoia web page a few days before the night of the walk and meet by 7:00 pm. www.iroquoia.on.ca. Pace - Brisk Terrain - Easy. Coffee or pub stop after. Hike Leader: Paul Toffoletti 905-634-2642
GENERAL HIKES
Sat. Mar. 2 - Old Guelph Rd to Smokey Hollow, Waterdown - 8 km. Meet for 10:00 am. start at Smokey Hollow parking lot on Waterdown Road. Car shuttle to Old Guelph Road. Km. 64.6 (Map 9). We will follow the Bruce trail and do a loop on the Rockcliffe Trails. Bring ice cleats, as they may be needed. Dress for the weather, bring water, snacks and lunch. Pace - medium; terrain - moderate. Leader: Maureen Hills 905 628 3159
Sat. Mar. 7 - Niagara, Queenston - 22 km. Depart 8:30 am. Map 2, Km. 21.9. Merritt Trail parking area on north side of Glendale Ave. Car shuttle to km. 0.0, Map 1. Hike back through Queenston Heights and Woodend Conservaton Area. Pace - Brisk. Terrain - Variable. No dropout, hiking boots, no dogs. Pub stop after. Leader: Ron Granger – 519 - 485 – 0879 7 – 9 pm.
Sat. Mar 14 - Greater Niagara Circle Route - 8.9 km. Depart 10:00 am. Meet at Zimmerman Ave and River Road (Parking on Zimmerman ) carpool to Queenston Heights Park. Short #8 of 15 Leader: Bruce Manion - 289-235-9192 E-mail - [email protected]
Sat. Mar. 21 - Niagara, Short Hills - 24 km. (4.5 km/hr.)(Map 2-3) Depart 8:30 am. Merritt trail parking area on north side of Glendale Ave. Map 2 Km. 21.9. Car shuttle to Km 45.1 Map 3. Hike back through the Short Hills Provincial Park and pass Brock University. Pace - brisk. Terrain - Hilly, challenging. No dropout, hiking boots, no dogs. Pub stop after. Leader: Ron Granger - (519) 485-0879. 7-10 pm
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Sun. Mar. 29 - HAMILTON’S SUPER BOWLS - 10 km. Start at 10:00 am. from the 4-Ice Centre, located on Mountain Brow, between Limeridge and Mohawk Roads in Hamilton. We will car shuf le to the Devil’s Punchbowl and hike back, visiting four of Hamilton’s bowl waterfalls on the way. Parking fee applies at Devil’s Punchbowl. Bring lunch and water. Hiking boots recommended. Pace medium; Terrain moderate, some steep hills. Leader: Gord Proudfoot - 905 - 387 – 5657
Sun. Mar. 29 - Lynn Valley Trail - - 24 km. Meet for a 9:30am start at Memorial Park in Simcoe. Hwy 24 south through Simcoe to Woodhouse Ave. to Memorial Park, map and instruction on Greg Vincent’s Hiking Site. This trail in Carolinian Canada is one of Ontario’s best following the Lynn River to Lake Erie. We will be on the lookout for signs of Spring as we hike to Port Dover and return to Simcoe. Pace - medium, Terrain - easy. Leader: Greg Vincent (519) 579-8210 [email protected].
Fri. Apr. 3 - Annual Good Friday Hawkwatch Hike - 3hr. Depart 9:00 am. Meet at the Lions Club Pool in Grimsby on Elm St. Hike to the lake and then to Beamers Conservation Area with birds of prey demonstrations and displays. Pace – medium. Terrain - moderate. Map 7. Co - Leaders: Bruce Manion and Dan Welsh. 289-235-9192 E-mail [email protected]
Sat. Apr. 4 - King's Forest - 7-8 km. Meet for a 10:00 am. start in the Mud Street parking lot near Pritchard Road in East Hamilton Mountain. We will do a 100% loop hike on the King's Forest trails in the Red Hill Valley. Pace - medium. Terrain - moderate. Map 7. Leader: Vern Erickson 905-667-4370,[email protected].
Sat. Apr. 4 - Niagara, Ball’s Falls - 20 km. 4.5km./hr. Depart 8:30 am. Map 4, Km. 65.0. Roadside parking on Quarry Rd. Car shuttle to Km. 45.1 map 4. Hike back through Louth and Ball's Falls Conservation Areas. Pace – brisk. Terrain – variable,challenging. No dropout, hiking boots, no dogs. Pub stop after. Leader: Ron Granger - (519) 485-0879. 7-10 pm.
Mon. Apr. 6 - Aldershot - 6 km. Meet by 1:30 pm. in Hidden Valley Park in Aldershot. Take Plains Road west, turn north on Howard and go down the hill to first parking lot on right. We will car pool and return through Hendrie Valley. Pace - Medium. Terrain - Moderate. Hike Leader: Paul Toffoletti 905-634-2642
Sat. Apr 11 - Greater Niagara Circle Route - 8.3 km. Depart 10:00 am. Meet at McFarland House and Carpool to Lakeshore Rd-Newark Park (across from Firelane 1) Short # 10 of 15 Leader: Bruce Manion - 289-235-9192 E-mail - [email protected]
Sun. Apr. 12 - DUNDAS VALLEY TO SHERMAN FALLS - 11 km. Start at 10:00 am. from the Dundas Valley Trail Centre for a hike to Sherman Falls and return. Parking fee ($9.00) or Hamilton CA Pass required. Ice cleats may be necessary. Dress for the weather, bring water, snacks, lunch and a hot beverage. (Always welcome on a cold day). Pace medium; Terrain moderate, some steep hills. Leader: Gord Proudfoot. 905 - 387 – 5657
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April 15 – Summer Hike Submissions Due
Sun. Apr. 19 - Kelso - 16 km. Meet at Kelso Conservation Area parking lot west end for 9 am. start. Map 11. Enter from Tremaine Road. Car shuttle to Crawford Lake parking lot. Parking fee in effect or conservation pass.We will hike the Crawford Lake Access trail and Bruce trail. Ice cleats may be necessary. Dress for the weather, bring water, snacks and lunch. Pace: medium; terrain: moderate. Maureen Hills 905 628 3159
Sun. Apr. 19 - Gentle Hike at Scotsdale Farm - +/- 4 km. Meet for 10:30 am. start at Scottsdale Farm, Bennett Heritage Side Trail parking lot. Map 13 Ed. 27.0. Go north on Trafalgar Road. Enter from Trafalgar Road 1.7 km northwest of Highway 7. This is a loop walk combining the main trail and side trails. Bring water and snack. No dogs please. Suitable for all ages. Leisurely, moderate. Leader: Valerie Dobson (905) 828-1729 [email protected].
Sun. Apr. 19 - West Side Hike #1 - 7-8 km. Meet for 10:00 am. start in the parking lot of the Chedoke Golf Club. We will hike up the Radial Trail and do a mainly loop hike in the Iroquoia Heights Conservation Area. Pace: med, terrain: mod, map 8, leader: Vern Erickson 905-667-4370,[email protected].
Sun. Apr. 19 - Cambridge to Paris Rail Trail - 20 km. Meet for a 9:00 am. departure from the Rail Trail parking just south of Cambridge on Hwy 24 (Water Street) beside the Petro Canada gas station. This is it, my favourite Rail Trail! We will car shuttle to Paris and walk beside the Grand River to Cambridge, a great walk through Carolinian Canada with Spring underway. You can tell family and friends you have been to Paris this Spring! Pace – medium. Terrain - easy. Leader: Greg Vincent (519) 579-8210 [email protected]
Mon. Apr. 20 - East Burlington Evening Walk - 1.5 hrs. Meet for 7:00 pm. start at SW corner of Appleby Mall parking lot on New St. and Appleby Line. (Near The Beer Store) Hike various streets and trails including the bike path and Sherwood Forest Park. Optional après hike stop for ice cream or chicken wings. Hike Cancelled, if there is heavy rain. Medium pace. Easy terrain. Leader: Paul Lewis 905-331-8600 or email: [email protected]
Sat. Apr. 25 - Geocaching at Mountsburg Conservation Area Meet at 10:00 am. where the Bald Eagle sleeps. From there we will welcome everyone, learn a little about the Bruce Trail and take a group picture at 10:15 am. From there you can geocache as a group, or go off on your own. Make sure you allow enough time to geocache, hike, explore the boardwalk, visit the raptor center, petting zoo and play barn. For more information on this event or to register, contact Holly at [email protected]. Regular park fees apply.
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Sat. Apr. 25: Let’s do it End 2 End, # 1 of 7
Caledon Hills, Hockley Rd to Mono Rd, Map 18/19 Pace: Medium; Terrain: Moderate, Hilly 11 km. 4 hours including car shuttle and rest stops No dropouts. No dogs. Depart: 9:30 am. at Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve parking lot. Directions: Hockley Road runs between Hwy 10 and Airport Road, north of Hwy 9. The parking lot is located between 2nd and 3rd Lines EHS, on the north side of Hockley Rd, across from the Black Birch Restaurant.
Join us for a series of seven moderately paced hikes over hilly terrain to earn Caledon’s brand new End to End badge. Come for one or some or all of the hikes. This hike goes from Hockley Road to Caledon’s border with Dufferin, km 61.6 to 72.3 (28th Edition). Distance includes side trail access. Leader: Joan Richard 647 216 7550 (Before 9 p.m.) [email protected]
Sat. Apr. 25 - Niagara, Grimsby - 16 km. 4.5 km./hr. Depart 8:30 am. Map 5 Km. 80.4. Roadside parking at the end of Gibson St on the east side of Forty Mile Creek, enter from Elm St. Car shuttle to Km. 65.0 Map 4. Hike back through Cave Springs Beamer Conservation Areas. Pace - brisk. Terrain - variable, challenging. No dropout, hiking boots, no dogs. Pub stop after. Leader: Ron Granger - (519) 485-0879. 7-10 pm.
Sun.Apr. 26 - STEPS, STEPS, STEPS, STEPS! - 3 to 4 hrs. Meet for 9:00 am. start at the top of the Chedoke Stairs on Scenic Drive at Upper Paradise on the West Mountain. We will carpool to the parking lot near Albion Falls and hike back. We will do all 7 sets of escarpment stairs, including the Kenilworth stairs and Uli’s stairs. In between the sets of stairs we will hike parts of the Bruce Trail and the Rail Trails. Hike Cancelled, if there is heavy rain. Brisk pace and strenuous terrain. Directions: From Garth Street take Scenic Drive west to Upper Paradise. The parking lot is on your right (across from the start of Upper Paradise) If there is no room in the parking lot you can park on the street. From the 403, take the Linc to Golf Links and turn left on Golf Links that becomes Mohawk. Then turn left (north) on to Upper Paradise until the end at Scenic Drive (parking lot will be straight ahead) Leader: Paul Lewis (905) 331-8600, or email: [email protected]
Sun. Apr. 26 - West Side Hike #2 - 7/ 8 km. Meet for 10:00 am. start in front of East Side Mario's in the University Plaza on Osler Drive in Dundas. We will do a mainly loop hike on an interesting set of trails. Pace - medium. Terrain - moderate. Map 8. Leader: Vern Erickson 905-667-4370, [email protected].
Tues. Apr. 28 - Tyandaga Evening Walk - 1.5 to 2 hrs. Meet for 7:00 pm. start at the new parking lot for the new park (old quarry) on Kerns Road, Burlington. We will hike various trails in Kerncliffe Park including portions of the Bruce Trail. Come and enjoy the longer evening daylight! Optional Apres Hike Pub Stop. Hike Cancelled, if there is heavy rain Medium pace and moderate terrain Directions: Take Brant St north to North Service Rd, left on to Kerns, right on Kerns, then north to the parking lot, which will be on the right just past where the houses end, but before the parking lot for the lookout. (We are meeting in the Kerncliffe Park parking lot, not the one for the lookout) Leader: Paul Lewis (905) 331-8600, or email: [email protected]
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Sat. MAY 02 - Devil’s Punch Bowl – 6 km Meet for an 11:00am departure at the parking lot of Battlefield Park. We will hike to the Devil’s Punch Bowl waterfalls and back with a pit stop at the Devil’s Punch Bowl Market & Bakery. A nice walk followed by baked goods! BRISK -4. Map 6. Leader: Michael McDonald – 905-928-5324 [email protected]
Sat. May 2 - Hamilton - Cambridge Rail Trail #1 - 18.5 km. Hamilton to Jerseyville. First in a series of 5 hikes to Paris. Meet at 9:00 am. at Jerseyville parking area at 18.5 km, shuttle to Hamilton Trailhead and parking area. Bring snacks/lunch. Medium pace, easy terrain. Hike leader: Matthew Mutch [email protected] ** Km. numbers are from grandriver.ca maps, also known as Dundas Valley Rail Trail map. This applies to all Cambridge Rail Trail series of hikes. **
Sat..May 2 - West Side Hike #3 - 8-10 km. Meet for 10:00 am. start in the Sanctuary Park parking lot in Pleasant Valley, Dundas. We will do a 100% loop hike on an interesting set of trails. Pace- medium. Terrain – moderate. Map 8. Leader: Vern Erickson 905-667-4370,[email protected].
Sat. May 2: Let’s do it End 2 End, # 2 of 7 Caledon Hills, 5th Line EHS to Hockley Rd, Map 18 Pace: Medium; Terrain: Moderate, Hilly 9 km,.4 hours including car shuttle and rest stops No dropouts. No dogs. Depart: 9:30 am. at Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve parking lot. Directions: Hockley Road runs between Hwy 10 and Airport Road, north of Hwy 9. The parking lot is located between 2nd and 3rd Lines EHS, on the north side of Hockley Rd, across from the Black Birch Restaurant.
Join us for a series of seven moderately paced hikes over hilly terrain to earn Caledon’s brand new End to End badge. Come for one or some or all of the hikes. This hike goes from 5th Line EHS to Hockley Road; km 52.9 to 61.6 (28th Edition). Distance includes side trail access at each end. Leader: Joan Richard 647 216 7550 (Before 9 p.m.) [email protected]
Sun. May 3 - Gentle hike at Crawford Lake - +/- 4 km. Meet for 10:30 am. start at Crawford Lake Conservation Area, Map 11, Ed. 27.0 in the first (lower) parking area. Halton Conservation Area pass or entrance fee applies. This is a loop walk using side trails and some main trail to make the loop. Bring water and snack. No dogs please. Suitable for all ages. Leisurely, moderate. Leader: Valerie Dobson 905-828-1729 VMDhiker@gmail.
Sun. May 3 - DUNDAS VALLEY DOUBLE LOOP - 4 km; two times. New to hiking or are your better hikes behind you? This hike is for newbies and old'ns. Starting at 10:00 am. from the Dundas Valley Trail Centre parking lot, located off Governors Road in Dundas, we will walk the Sawmill Trail, a loop of about 4 km with dropout points, and return to the Trail Centre and a further chance to drop out. Snacks and coffee available. After a short break for lunch, and if you are ready, we will hike the Main Loop for about another 4 km. and return back to the Trail Centre. Trails are even but there are some short steep hills. Hiking boots or sturdy shoes are necessary. Parking fee ($9.00) or Hamilton CA pass in effect. Bring snacks, lunch, water, bug spray and sun protection. Pace - leisurely; Terrain moderate. Leader: Gord Proudfoot – 905-387-5657
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Sun. May 3 - Kissing Bridge Trailway - 20 km. Meet for a 9:00 am. departure where the rail trail crosses Regional Road 21/Arthur St. 500 metres north of the main intersection in Elmira, map and instructions on Greg Vincent’s Hiking Site. Today we hike from outside of Guelph to Elmira. Good views of rich Ontario farmland. We should see Spring Flowers along the way. Pace -medium, Terrain - easy. Leader Greg Vincent (519) 579-8210 [email protected]
Mon. May 4 - Tew’s Falls / Webster’s Falls Evening Walk in the Spring - 1.5 to 2 hrs. Meet for 7:00 pm. start at the Greensville School parking lot, located on Harvest Road in Greensville. We will hike various trails in the area, including a portion of the Bruce Trail past Tew’s Falls, Dundas Peak, and Webster’s Falls. Come and see the waterfalls when the water flow is still high! Optional après hike pub stop in Waterdown. Hike Cancelled, if there is heavy rain. Medium pace and moderate Terrain. Directions: From Burlington, take Highway 5, then turn left on Syndham Rd. Turn right onto Harvest Road. Follow Harvest Road until you come to the school on your right. Leader: Paul Lewis (905) 331-8600, or email: [email protected]
Sat. May 9 - Greater Niagara Circle Route - 10.8 km. Depart 10:00 am. Meet at Lock 1, St. Catharines (near Lakeshore Rd) carpool to Lock 7, Thorold. Short #12 of 15 Leader: Bruce Manion - 289-235-9192 E-mail - [email protected]
Sat. May 9 - Hamilton - Cambridge Rail Trail #2 - 13.5 km. Jerseyville to Brantford. Second in a series of 5 hikes to Paris. Meet at 9:00 am. at Brantford Jaycees Trailhead and parking area at 32 km., shuttle to Jerseyville parking area. Bring snacks/lunch. Medium pace, easy terrain. Hike Leader: Matthew Mutch. [email protected]
Sat. May 9 - Woodend Conservation Area (13.7) to De Crew House Park 29.8 (16km.) Meet at Casablanca Rd. Service Centre at the Tim Horon's for 9:00 am. start. Car shuttle. Maps 2&3. Our hike will include walking along the banks of the Welland Canal and skirting the the north side of Brock University campus. Dress for the weather, bring water, snacks and lunch. Pace - medium; terrain - moderate. Maureen Hills 905 628 3159 .
Mon. May 11 - Tiffany’s Falls / Sherman’s Falls Evening Walk in the Spring - 1.5 to 2 hrs. Meet for a 7:00. pm. start at the parking lot at Tiffany Falls on Wilson (old Highway 2). We will hike various trails in the area, including a portion of the Bruce Trail past Tiffany’s Falls and Sherman’s Falls and Canterbury Falls. Come and see the waterfalls when the water flow is still high! Optional après hike pub stop in Ancaster. Hike cancelled, if there is heavy rain. Note: Please display Bruce Trail Membership card for free parking at Tiffany Falls parking lot. Medium pace and moderate terrain. Directions: Take Main St. West past McMaster and then turn left to stay on Main West (old Highway 2) This road becomes Wilson. The parking lot is on the left halfway up the escarpment. From the Mountain, take Rousseaux and then turn right on Wilson and the Tiffany Falls Parking Lot is on your right. Leader: Paul Lewis (905) 331-8600, or email: [email protected]
Wed. May 13 - Dofasco Trail #1 - 10 km. Meet at 9:00 am.at Tenth Line parking area (at railroad tracks between Ridge Rd and Green Mountain road), shuttle to Devil’s Punch Bowl parking area. Bring snacks. Medium pace, easy terrain. Hike leader: Matthew Mutch. [email protected]
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Fri. to Mon. May 15-18 Victoria Day Weekend in the Lower Bruce Peninsula - 15km/day. The Spring wildflowers will welcome us to the trails of the Lower Bruce Peninsula. We stay and have our meals at a comfortable lodge at Red Bay. Each day we will hike the Bruce Trail and its side trails to form loops with great views of Georgian Bay. The carpet of trilliums is the best along the length of the Bruce Trail. More information on Greg Vincent’s Hiking Site. Pace – medium. Terrain - moderate. Leader and for more information Greg Vincent (519)[email protected]
Sat. May 16 - Hamilton - Cambridge Rail Trail #3 - 21.9 km Brantford to Powerline Rd. Third in a series of 5 hikes to Paris. Meet at 9:00 am. at SC Johnson Parking Area (Powerline Rd.) at 53.9km, shuttle to Brantford Jaycees Trailhead and parking area. Bring snacks/lunch. Medium pace, easy terrain. Hike Leader: Matthew Mutch. [email protected]
Sat. May 16 – IROQUOIA SECTION Map 11 – Kelso The pace will be leisurely, over moderate terrain. 8 km, 3.5 hours. No dropout. No dogs please. Bring water and lunch / snack. Depart 10:00 am from Hilton Falls Conservation Area. From Hwy 401 West take Regional Road 25 (exit 320) north for 2 km to Campbellville Rd (No. 5 SR). Turn left and follow for 3 km to Hilton Falls CA on right. There is a parking fee. We will do a car shuffle to the Steeles Ave parking area and then hike back down the Escarpment. This will be an 8 km hike for new hikers. Mostly downhill. Fine views over the Escarpment from Kelso. Leaders: Peter Leeney and Judy Leeney, (905) 822-1877 Mon-Thur before 10 pm or [email protected]
Sat. May 16 - Peninsula, Cyprus Lake - 24 km. 4 km./hr. Depart 8:30 am. Map 41. Km. 140.7. Halfway Dump parking lot. Accessible via Hwy 6 and Emmett Lake Road. Parking fee required. Car shuttle to Km .165.1, Map 42. Hike back through Fathom Five, Little Cove and Bruce Peninsula National Park. Pace - brisk. Terrain - variable, challenging. No dropout, hiking boots, no dogs. Leader:Ron Granger - (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm .
Sun. May 17 - Peninsula, Emmett Lake - 24 km. 4.5/hr. Depart 8 am. Map 40, Km. 117.9. Roadside parking on Harkins Rd at south end of road. Car Shuttle to Km. 140.7 Map 41. Hike back through the Bruce Peninsula Natural Park pass High Dump. Pace - brisk. Terrain - variable, challenging. No dropout, hiking boots, no dogs. Leader: Ron Granger - (519) 485-0879. 7-10 pm.
Sun. May 17- Red Hill Valley - 8-10 km. Meet for 10:00 am. start just East of Hutch's at Van Wagner's Beach. We'll car pool to the Mud Street parking lot near Pritchard Road and hike back on the Red Hill Valley Trail. Pace – medium. Terrain – moderate. Maps 6-7. Leader: Vern Erickson 905-667-4370,[email protected].
Mon. May 18 - Peninsula, Cape Chin - 20 km. 4 km/hr. Depart 8 am. Map 40. Km. 117.1. Roadside parking on Harkins Rd at the south. Car shuttle to Km. 98.1 Map 39. Hike back through Cape Chin North pass Devil's Monument and Dyer's Bay. Pace - brisk. Terrain - variable, challenging. No dropout, hiking boots, no dogs. Leader: Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879. 7-10 pm .
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Sat. May 23 - Hamilton - Cambridge Rail Trail #4 - 14 km. Powerline Road to Glen Morris. Fourth in a series of 5 hikes to Paris. Meet at 9:00 am. at Glen Morris Parking Area at 67.9km, shuttle to SC Johnson Parking Area (Powerline Rd.) Bring snacks/lunch. Medium pace, easy terrain. Hike leader: Matthew Mutch. [email protected]
Sat. May 23 - West Side Hike #4 - 7-8 km. Meet for 10:00 am. start on Woodley's Lane off King Street in Dundas. We'll do a half there-and.-back, half loop hike on an interesting set of trails. Pace – medium. Terrain – moderate. Map 8. Leader: Vern Erickson 905-667-4370,[email protected].
Sun. May 24 - Tommy Thompson Park, Toronto - 4 hours. Meet for a 9:30 am departure at the Park entrance at the “foot” of Leslie Street, Toronto. Tommy Thompson Park, aka The Leslie Street Spit is truly “Toronto’s Urban Wilderness” and for us a great place to walk, enjoy the lake and the amazing views of Toronto. Bring your hiking questions. Pace - medium, Terrain - easy. Leader Greg Vincent (519) 579-8210 [email protected]
Sun. May 24 - Bluebell Hike - Approx. 10 km. Meet at 10:00 am. in the parking lot at the end of Old Upper Middle Rd. Old Upper Middle Rd. is located west of Oxford, just south of Upper Middle Rd and Oxford Ave., south of Dundas and north of the QEW in Oakville . We will do a loop hike on the trails of the Sixteen Mile Creek Valley in Oakville looking for Bluebells as well as other wildflowers Bring water, a snack or lunch and bug spray. Pace - leisurely. Terrain - easy. Three long, gentle hills. Optional refreshment stop afterward. Leader: Anne Armstrong 905-337-3937 [email protected]
Tues. May 26 - STONEY CREEK Extended Evening Walk - 2.5 – 3 hrs. Meet for 7:00 pm. start at the parking lot in Battlefield Park. We will hike up to the Devil’s Punch Bowl via the Bruce Trail and various side trails. We will return on various streets, as it will be getting dark on the return journey. Enjoy the long evening daylight! Optional, Apres Hike stop for great Pizza! (They have pizza specials on Tuesday nights!) Hike Cancelled if there is heavy rain. Medium pace and moderate terrain. Directions: Take Centennial Parkway to King Street (last traffic light before climbing the escarpment). Go East on King Street. Turn immediately right into the driveway for Battlefield Park (Sign at bottom of driveway on King Street). Meet in parking lot. Leader: Paul Lewis (905) 331-8600, or email: [email protected]
Sat. May 30 - Hamilton - Cambridge Rail Trail #5 - 9.1 km. Glen Morris to Paris. Fourth in a series of 5 hikes to Paris. Meet at 9:00 am. at Canadian General Tower and Parking Area at 77 km., shuttle to Glen Morris Parking Area. Bring snacks/lunch. Medium pace, easy terrain. Hike leader: Matthew Mutch. [email protected]
Sat. May 30 - Iroquoia, Stoney Creek - 24 km. 4.5 km/hr. Depart 8:30 am. Map 6, Km. 23.2. Felker's Falls Conservation Area parking lot. From Mud St turn north on Paramount Dr and continue to Ackland St. Car shuttle to Km. 80.4 Map 5. Hike back through Beamer, Woolverton and Vinemount Conservation Areas. Pace - brisk. Terrain - variable, challenging. No dropout, hiking boots, no dogs. Pub stop after. Leader: Ron Granger - (519) 485-0879. 7-10 pm.
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Saturday, May 30: Let’s do it End 2 End, # 3 of 7 Caledon Hills, 7th Line Mono to 5th Line EHS, Map 18. Pace: Medium; Terrain: Moderate 9 km. 4 hours including car shuttle and rest stops No dropouts. No dogs. Depart: 9:30 am. from BT parking lot on east side of 5th Line EHS, immediately south of Hockley Road. Directions: Hockley Road runs east-west between Airport Road and Hwy 10. 5th Line EHS is the first road west of Airport Road. The parking area is accessed by a driveway on the east side of 5th Line EHS, just south of Hockley Road.
Join us for a series of seven moderately paced hikes over hilly terrain to earn Caledon’s brand new End to End badge. Come for one or some or all of the hikes. This hike goes from 7th Line Mono to 5th Line EHS; km 44.4 to 52.9 (28th Edition). Distance includes side trail access. Leader: Joan Richard 647 216 7550 (Before 9 p.m.) [email protected]
Sun. May 31 - Gentle hike at Mountsberg Conservation - +/- 4 km. Meet for 10:30 am. start at Mountsberg Conservation Area in the parking area. From Highway 6 or Guelph Line, follow Campbellville Road to Milburough Line and then go north for 1 km to park entrance. Halton Conservation Area pass or entrance fee applies. This is a loop walk. Bring water and snack. No dogs please. Suitable for all ages. Leisurely, moderate. Leader: Valerie Dobson 905-828-1729 [email protected].
Sun. May 31 – TORONTO SECTION Speyside, Map 12 This 8 km shuttle hike will take approximately 3.5 hours and is at a leisurely pace over moderate terrain. There is no dropout point. No dogs please. There will be a refreshment/pub stop afterwards. Depart: 10:00 am Km 11.2 Map 12 Directions: From Hwy 401 West take Regional Road 25 (exit 320) north for 8 km to No.15 Side Road (traffic lights). Turn left and go 200 meters to parking lot on left. Hike Description: This will be an 8 km. hike for new hikers. Mostly level but rocky in a few places. Leaders: Peter Leeney and Judy Leeney, (905) 822-1877 Mon.-Thur. before 10 pm or [email protected]
Sun.. May 31 - West Side Hike #5 - 8-10 km. Meet for 10:00 am. start in the Lions Club pool parking lot on Jerseyville Road in Ancaster. We will do a mainly loop hike on an interesting set of trails. Pace – medium. Terrai – moderate. Map – Dundas Valley Trail Map. Leader: Vern Erickson 905-667-4370,[email protected]
Fri. to Sun. June 19-21 13th Annual Excellent Orchid Adventure - 10km/day Please join us as we explore the the Tip o’ the Bruce, Tobermory, in search of orchids and other flowers. Our search will extend to Flower Pot Island (cost approx. $45.00 for the glass bottom boat and Parks Canada fee). The wild flowers in the Tobermory area at this time of year are wonderful and our slow paced walks will focus on these flowers and the area’s great views. We stay and have our meals in a comfortable hotel overlooking Little Tub Harbour. Pace - leisurely. Terrain - moderate. Leader and for more information Greg Vincent (519) [email protected].
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ADVANCE NOTICE: A Summer Walk to Remember July 2-17 This summer we will walk to full "circuit" of the Susquehannock Trail System in North Central Pennsylvania, 135 km in walks of about 15 km/day, we will take three days of no walking. These walks will be lead by volunteers, there is no cost, you will need your own transportation. There is the option to join us for two days in the Ohiopyle area to visit two of Frank Lloyd Wright's masterpieces, Falling Water and Kentuck Knob. More information "Greg Vincent's Hiking Site" or [email protected]
HAPPY WANDERERS
Wear clothing suitable to the weather, and proper hiking boots and bring hiking sticks. Icers should be carried. Bring lunch, water and sun protection. Notify leader if you are attending as sometimes circumstances dictate the hike be cancelled or changed. Errol MacKenzie [email protected] or Telephone (905) 627-9497, Dundas before 9:00 pm. please. Map references are from 28th Edition.
Mon. Mar. 2 - Burlington Library to Lift Bridge, LOOP HIKE - +/- 14 km. Meet for 8:45 am. exit at Burlington Public Library, New St. Hike to Spencer Smith Park and along waterfront trail to Lift Bridge and pier. Loop hike, hiking boots, no dogs. Pace - Medium, Terrain - Easy.
Mon. Mar. 9 - Oakville Sixteen Mile Creek , LOOP HIKE - +/- 14 km. Meet for 8:45 exit at Williams Coffee Cup, Third Line and Upper Middle Rd. Oakville. Move cars to West Oak Trails Blvd left side. Hike the Heritage trails of Siteen Mile Creek. Loop hike, hiking boots, no Dogs. Pace - Medium, Terrain - Moderate, some hills,
Mon. Mar. 16 - Oakville, Morrison Creek Trails, LOOP HIKE - +/- 13 km. Meet for 8:45 am. exit at Oakville Place Parking Lot, Trafalgar Rd/Leighland, northeast corner. Hike the Morrison Creek trails towards Dundas Street and return. Loop hike, hiking boots, no dogs. Pace – medium, Terrain - moderate , some hills,
Mon. Mar. 23 - Dundas, Borer’sFalls, Main Trail, Ray Lowes ST. LOOP HIKE - +/-14 km. Meet for 8:45 am. exit at parking lot on York Road, Dundas just west of RR bridge. Park on York Road shoulder if lot is blocked. Hike the Ray Lowes ST and Main Trail past Borers Falls to Romar Drive and back and on to Rasberry House. Map 8, Loop hike. Hilly, Hiking boots, no dogs, Pace - Medium, Terrain - Moderate,
Mon. Mar. 30 - Toronto Section, Hilton Falls, LOOP HIKE - +/- 15 km. Meet for 08:45 am. exit at Hilton Falls Conservation Parking lot, Map11. Hike the Philip Gosling ST, Hilton Falls ST and Conservation Area trails. Loop hike, hiking boots, no dogs. Pace - Medium, Terrain - Moderate. Parking Fee Required or Conservation Are pass.
Mon. Apr. 6 - Easter Monday - No Hike
Mon. Apr. 13 - Iroquoia Section, Crawford Lake to Rattlesnake Return, LOOP HIKE +/- 14 km. Meet for 9:30 am., Repeat 9:30 am. exit at Crawford Lake Conservation Area, Conservation Rd. Off Guelph Line Map11, 105.5km. Hike the Crawford Lake ST, Main Trail, Rattlesnake Point ST, Leech Porter ST. Loop hike, hilly, hiking boots, no dogs. Pace - Medium, Terrain - Moderate, Parking Fee required or Consevation Area pass.
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Mon. Apr. 27 - Toronto Section St. Helena Rd. to Limehouse A-B Hike - +/- 14 km. Meet for 8:45 exit at parking lot on St. Helena Rd/Hy 25, north of Milton, Map 12, km. 8.7 ScotchBlock. Hike from Limehouse Conservation Area parking lot, Black Creek ST, Main Trail back to cars at St. Helena Rd . A-B Hike. Hiking boots, no dogs. Pace - Medium, Terrain - Moderate, rocky sections.
Mon. May 4 - Toronto Section, Silver Creek, LOOP HIKE - +/- 15 km. Meet for 8:45 am. exit at parking lot 401/Trafalgar Rd., northeast corner ( Toronto Hikers can meet us at Fallbrook Trail, at 9:15am. Map 13, 35.9km) Car pool to Fallbrook Trail. Hike the Main Trail, Bennet Heritage ST, Great Esker ST, Main Trail to cars. Loop hike, hiking boots, no dogs, Pace - medium, Terrain - Strenuous.
Mon. May 11 - Toronto Section, Vander Leck ST, LOOP HIKE - +/- 16 km. Meet for 8:45 am. exit at parking lot St. Helena Rd/Hy25, north of Milton. Map 12, Km. 8.7, Scotch Block. Hike Main Trail, VanDerleckS T, Hilton Falls ST. Loop hike, hiking boots, no dogs. Pace - Medium, Terrain - Moderate, rocky sections.
Mon. May 18 - Iroquoia Section, WebsterFalls, TewsFalls, Christie Conservation, LOOP HIKE - +/- 14 km. Meet for 9:00 am. exit at Websters Falls parking lot, Map 8. Hike to Tews Falls, Websters Falls, Christie Conservation Area and wilderness area . Loop hike, hiking boots, no dogs. Pace - medium, Terrain - moderate.
Mon. May 25 - Victoria Day Holiday - No Hike TUESDAYS WITH BILL
All hikes begin at 10:30 am. and are at a leisurely pace on easy terrain. Leader: Bill Fulton (Home - 905-627-9718) On morning of the hike - Cell - 289-253-4397.
March 31. Meet in front of the Fulton home at 70 Jerome Park Drive in Dundas for a hike to the Dundas Valley Trail Centre and back. Lunch will be at East Side Mario's, at University Plaza.
May 26 Meet at the Websters Falls Parking Lot for a hike to the Dundas Peak and back. Lunch will be at the Winchester Arms in Dundas.
HIKERS “R’ US
Hikers R Us Spring Hikes After the winter months it’s great to enjoy the trails without ice and snow. However there can be surprises in spring (ice, mud, washouts, etc). Icers may still be required. Bring a lunch and water, sunscreen and bug spray, wear hiking boots. Please be sure to notify the hike leader if you plan to attend as sometimes weather or other circumstances mean changes to the meeting spot etc. For a late change in the hike due to inclement weather you will be notified by 7:00 am the morning of the hike so check your email before you leave home. Hike convenor: Charlotte Stewart [email protected] (905) 628-0509. Map references 28th edition.
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Wed. March 4 - Hilton Falls to Speyside - +/- 12 km. Meet at Food Basics Parking Lot at north east corner of Derry Rd/Hwy 25 (Ontario Street) in Milton for a 9:00 am.exit. We will drive to Speyside Parking on SR 15 just west of Hwy 25 (Map 12) and then shuttle to Hilton Falls Conservation Area Parking Lot for a linear hike back to Speyside on the Main Trail. Bring water, lunch, icers. Pace – Medium. Terrain – Strenuous Leader: Keith Barber [email protected] Home Phone-289-878-2299
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Date: Wed. Mar. 11 Route: Grimsby to Jones Road; Maps 5, 6 Details: 14 km, medium, moderate. Meet at: Lions Community Pool, 1 Elm Street, Grimsby for an 8:45 am exit. Bring water, lunch, icers may be needed. RSVP: [email protected], 519-654-0282
Wed. March 18 - Aga Khan Museum & Ismali Centre - 10:00 am. 77 Wynford Dr, Toronto $ 20. The price is for admission and guided tours before and after lunch. There shall also be free time. The cafè offers interesting lunch choices. Group size is 15. Probably public transit is best but car pooling can be discussed. Attendance must be confirmed by March 1 so please contact Norman before that date if you plan to attend. Leader: Norman Young [email protected] 905 845 0939
Wed. March 25 - 16 Mile Creek Oakville - +/-13 km. Meet for an 8:45 exit in the Sixteen Hollow parking lot on the west side of West Oak Trails Blvd, which are north of Upper Middle Road at Dorval Dr. We will hike both sides of 16 Mile Creek. Bring water, lunch, and icers may be needed. Pace - medium. Terra -n: moderate. Leader: Norman Young [email protected] 905 845 0939
Wed. Apr. 1 - Silvercreek C.A. - +/- 14 km. Meet at Hwy 401/Trafalgar Rd Intersection Parking lot (north east side) for a 9:00 am. exit . We will then drive to Eighth Line Parking at Trail Access (Map 13) for a loop hike on the Great Esker and Bennett Heritage Side Trails, including connecting parts of the Main Trail. Pace - Brisk. Terrain - Strenuous. Leader: Keith Barber [email protected] Home Phone: 289-878-2299
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Date: Wed. Apr. 8 Route: Chedoke Golf Course to Dundas Valley Details: 12 km, Pace: medium, Terrain: strenuous. Meet at: Chedoke Golf Course, Hamilton Map 8 for an 8:45 am exit. RSVP: [email protected], 519-654-0282
Wed. Apr. 15 - Smokey Hollow to Webster’s Falls - +/- 15 km. Meet at Webster Falls parking lot off Harvest Rd (Map 8) for 8:45 exit. Car pool to Smokey Hollow parking lot (Map 9) and hike back to Webster’s Falls. Parking fees apply at Webster’s Falls. Map Pace – mediu., Terrain – mixed. Bring lunch, water, sunscreen, bug spray and hopefully not icers. Leaders: Wayne and Roxanne Riley [email protected]
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Wed Apr. 22 - Forks of the Credit Prov. Park - +/- 15 km. Meet at Hwy 401/Trafalgar Rd Intersection Parking lot (north east side) for a 9:00 am exit. We will drive to The Grange SR/ Creditview Rd. Parking (Map 14 km 6.5) for a loop hike encompassing the Main Trail and returning on the Mclaren Rd Side Trail. Pace - Brisk. Terrain –-Strenuous. Leader: Keith Barber [email protected] Home Phone: 289-878-2299
Wed. Apr. 29 - Erindale Park, MISSISSAUGA - 14 km +/- Meet for an 8:45 am exit in the parking area at 1695 Dundas St W.; just east of the intersection with Mississauga Rd. We will hike the trails along the Credit River. Bring lunch, water, sunscreen, bug spray, etc. Pace - medium, terrain - easy (flat) Leader: Norman Young. 905 845 0939 [email protected]
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Date: Wed. May 6 Route: Dundas Valley to Sydenham Lookout Details: 12 km, Pace: medium, terrain: strenuous. Meet at: Sydenham Lookout, Map 8 43.277639, -79.949629 for 8:45 am. exit Bring water, lunch/snack, sunscreen, bug spray RSVP: [email protected], 519-654-0282
Wed. May 13 - Crawford Forest and Lake Loop - 18.6 km. Meet at the parking lot behind Kilbride School for an 8:45 exit. (Map 10 ~ 98.8 km) Hike northwards through the Crawford Forestry Tract to Crawford Lake/Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area. After a loop in the park and lunch by the lake, return to our cars. There should be birds returning and perhaps some bugs for them to dine on. Pace -medium. Difficult rocky terrain in some areas. Bring lunch, water, bug spray. Leader: Cynthia Archer. Cell/text 416 574-4236. [email protected]
Wed. May 20 - Dundas Valley Conservation area - +/- 15 km. Meet at the second parking lot in Dundas Valley Conservation area for an 8:45 exit. Map 8. Hike the main loop plus side trails for 15 km. + or – Pace - medium. Terrain – mixed. Bring water, lunch, sunscreen, bug spray. Leaders: Wayne and Roxanne Riley: [email protected]
Wed. May 27 - Creek to Creek - +/-15 km. Meet for an 8:45 am. exit at the parking lot, Hamilton Beach, Burlington side of Hutch’s, near small red brick building. Move some cars to Grimsby Lions Community Pool, Map 5 Km 80.4. We will hike the main trail from Forty Mile Creek to Thirty Mile Creek and back. Bring snack/lunch, water, sunscreen, bug spray. No dogs. Pace – medium. Terrain - moderate to strenuous. Leader: Charlotte Stewart. [email protected] 905 628 0509. Cell/text morning of hike - 905 906 0519. GOOD COMPANIONS
All hikes begin at 10.00 am. unless otherwise stated and are at a leisurely pace. Please wear appropriate footwear for hiking, bring water, a snack, bug spray and sunscreen when needed and as always a sense of humour. Please remember, as in life, it’s the journey that matters, not the destination. Kathy and Brian (905)632-8934.
Wed. Mar. 4 - Bronte Harbour - 2 hours Meet at the parking lot for the `Coach and Four,` in Bronte. We will walk to Coronation Park and back along the Waterfront Trail. Optional lunch after. Flat.
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Wed. Mar. 11 - LaSalle Park - 2 hours Meet at Geraldos Restaurant at LaSalle Park. We will hike through and around this beautiful historic area, admiring the Trumpeter Swans that have wintered over. Some hills.
Wed. Mar. 18 - Spencer Smith Park - 2 hours Meet at the rear parking lot of the Central Library on New St. in Burlington. We will hike the pathway to the Waterfront and Back. Flat.
Wed. Mar. 25 - Calcium Pits - 2hours Meet in Kilbride at the rear parking lot of the Library/ School. Take Brant St. north to Kilbride. Turn right at the stop sign, then left at the next stop sign. We will hike out and back to the Calcium Pits. Poor footing.
Wed. Apr. 1 - Webster`s Falls - 2 1/2 hours. Meet at the parking lot for the West Flamborough Town Hall on Brock Rd. in Greensville. We will hike out to the scenic Dundas Peak passing the beautiful falls along the way. Hilly, poor footing.
Wed. Apr. 8 - Paletta Mansion - 2 hours Meet at the parking lot at Sherwood Forest Park at the end of Fairview St. in Burlington. We will hike the paths and streets to the Lake and back. Flat.
Wed. Apr. 15 - Albion Falls - 2 hours Meet at the parking lot on Old Mud Street (Pritchard Rd.) on the East Mountain in Hamilton. We complete a circular hike of this beautiful scenic area. Flat.
Wed. Apr. 22 - Kerncliff Park - 2 hours Meet at the parking lot for Kerncliff Park on Kern`s Rd, at the old quarry. We will hike through the woods, using the white and blue trails. Flat, poor footing.
Wed. Apr. 29 - Sanctuary Park - 2 1/2 hours Meet at Sanctuary Park off Pleasant Ave. in Dundas we will hike into the Station along the creek and return Some hills.
Wed. May 6 - Hidden Valley - 2 hours Meet at the parking lot in Hidden Valley at Howard Ave in Aldershot (off Lemonville Rd.) We will hike this beautiful wooded area. Some hills.
Wed. May 13 - Shell Park - 2 hours Meet at the parking lot on Lakeshore Rd. We will hike through Trillium filled woods, along the creek into Bronte . Flat.
Wed. May 20 - Globe Park - 2 hours. Meet at Hutch`s restaurant at Van Wagoners beach in Hamilton. We will hike into Globe Park attempting to identify the many wildflowers’ and then along the Waterfront trail. Optional lunch after. Flat.
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Wed. May 27 - Agreement Forest, North - 2 hours. Meet at the hidden parking lot on the right on 4th line (Nassagaweya). Take Guelph Line to Side road 10, north of the 401 and Mohawk Raceway. Turn right on SR.10. It then becomes 4th. Line. A beautiful hike in the woods. Flat. poor footing.
MIDWEEK HIKES
Come out and view the signs of spring up close and personal with other hikers. Trails may still be icy or possibly very muddy so proper boots and who knows… icers, hiking sticks, bugspray, sunscreen? Long pants and long sleeves are recommended due to possibility of deer tics. All hikes are at a moderate pace with the likelihood of hills and rocky footing. Bring a drink, snacks and lunch. 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 co-ordinator is Connie Rusynyk, [email protected]
Thur. Mar. 5 - Bronte Village - Figure of Eight - +/- 10 km. Loop Meet for a 10:00 am. start in the parking lot behind Denningers on the South side of Lakeshore Rd., just East of Bronte Rd. We’ll hike to the West side of the creek, do some of the Lakeshore trail, cross the creek again at Rebecca, then circle back to the Lakeshore and pier via Donovan Bailey Park. Bring snacks, lunch, water. May need icers. Medium pace. Moderate terrain. Hike Leader: Phill Armstrong. [email protected]
Thurs. Mar. 12 - Dundas Valley - 10 km. Meet for a 10:00 am. start at Woodley Lane and King Street (Hwy 8) in Dundas for a hike to the Dundas Valley Trail Centre and return. Ice cleats advisable. Dress for the weather, bring water, snacks, lunch. Hot beverages should be available at the Trail Centre. Pace - medium. Terrain - moderate. Gord Proudfoot. 905 387 5657
Thurs. Mar. 19 - North Shore Trails, Dundas - +/- 10 km. Meet for a 10:00 am. start at the dog walking park on York Rd. beside Valley Rd. in Dundas. We will do a loop hike of the RBG trails. Bring snack and water and icers? Medium pace. Moderate terrain. Leader: Linda Robinson, [email protected]
Thurs. Mar. 26 - Headwaters Trail, Dundas Valley - +/- 11 km. Meet for a 10:00 am. start in the Hermitage parking lot, Dundas Valley Conservation Area, on Sulphur Springs Rd. in Ancaster. Careful, it is easy to miss. Map 8. We will do a loop hike of this lovely area. We will hike at a medium pace. The terrain is moderate to strenuous. Bring a snack/lunch and water, boots and icers if necessary. Parking fee ($9) in effect or Conservation Authority pass. Leader: Janina Vanderpost 905 521-2296, [email protected]
Thurs. Apr. 2 - Bronte Creek East Side Lesser Known Trails - +/- 10 km. Loop Meet for a 10:00 am. start at Starbucks at Bronte Rd. and Westoaks Trail Blvd. If you want to have coffee meet at 9:30 a.m. inside. The hike will explore the trails on the creek edge near the campground up to Dundas St. We’ll cross Dundas and hike the informal trails that back onto Bronte Creek with some amazing views. Bring snacks, lunch, water. icers? Medium pace. Moderate terrain. Hike Leader: Phill Armstrong.
26 IROQUOIA BRUCE TRAIL CLUB Thurs. Apr. 9 - Dundas - 10-12 km. Meet for a 10:00 am. start in the Dundas Driving Park located at the end of Cross Street in Dundas. We’ll meet in the east parking lot area We will go up to Dundas Peak, Tews Falls and Websters Falls. Please bring sticks, snack, water, lunch. Hiking boots. NO DOGS. A strenuous hill. Pace - Medium. Terrain - moderate to strenuous. May need icers. Marion Fletcher - [email protected]
Thurs. Apr. 16 - Ancaster /Dundas Valley - 3 to 4 hrs. Meet for a 10:00 am. start at the Lions club Pool parking lot on the Jerseyville Rd. in Ancaster. Some loop hikes in the Headwater Trail area. May need to park at the baseball field across the street. Hiking boots. Bring snacks, lunch, water and sunscreen. Pace – medium. Terrain - Moderate Leader: Lorraine Sherred. Email [email protected]
Thurs. Apr. 23 - Twiss Road/Crawford Lake Loop - 10/12 km. Meet for a 10:00 am start at Twiss Road (Map 10 – north of Derry Road where Main Trail crosses Twiss Road – often called Calcium Pits). We will follow the main trail to the lookout and return via side trails. Bring water, snack and lunch. Medium pace. Moderate terrain. Leader: Terry Rose. (905) 637-2918. [email protected]
Thurs. Apr. 30 - 16 Mile Creek Trails, Oakville - 12 km. Meet for a 10:00 am. start at Sixteen Hollow Park on West Oak Trail—north of the corner of Dorval and Upper Middle Road. Bring water, lunch, sunscreen and perhaps bugspray. Moderate pace, easy terrain. Norman Young 905 845 0939 [email protected]
Thurs. May 7 - Short Hills Loop - 10/12 km. Meet for a 9:30 am start at car park west of Hutch’s on Van Wagners Beach Rd, Hamilton (near the square brick structure). We will car pool to Short Hills. Please let the hike leader know if you plan to go directly to Short Hills (Pelham Road entrance). Bring water, bug spray, sunscreen, snack and lunch. Medium pace. Moderate terrain. Leader: Terry Rose. (905) 637-2918. [email protected]
Thurs. May 14 - Military Museum Walk – Brantford - +/- 7 km. Meet for a 10:00 am. start at Mohawk Park in Brantford We will circle navigate the Grand River Navigation Canal and Mohawk Lake. We will visit the Second largest military collection in Canada ($4) at the Brantford Military Museum. From Hamilton take the 403 turn left onto the Wayne Gretzky Parkway. At Colborne St. go straight through onto Park Rd S. Turn right onto Glenwood. The park is on the right hand side. Park in the first parking lot at the soccer field. Bring snack, bug spray and water. Pace - Medium. Terrain - easy. Hike leader: Lorraine Sherred [email protected].
Thurs. May 21 - Bluebell Hike - Approx. 10 km. Meet at 10:00 am. in the parking lot at the end of Old Upper Middle Rd. We will do a loop hike on the trails of the Sixteen Mile Creek Valley in Oakville. We will look for Bluebells as well as other wildflowers Old Upper Middle Rd. is located at the intersection of Upper Middle Rd and Oxford Ave., south of Dundas and north of the QEW in Oakville . Bring water, a snack or lunch and bug spray. Pace - leisurely. Terrain - easy. Three long, gentle hills. Leader: Anne Armstrong 905-337-3937 [email protected]
Thurs. May. 28 - Hole in the Wall - +/- 10 km. Loop Meet for 10:00 am. start at the Limehouse Conservation Area Parking Lot. It’s about a half km. south of the village school on 5th line. Hike the Conservation Area trails, the Brown Benton and the Canada Goose side trails. Mostly easy going but some rocky karst on the Canada Goose Trail. Bring snack, bug spray lunch and water. Medium pace. Moderate terrain Leader: Phill Armstrong [email protected] www.iroquoia.on.ca 27 IROQUOIA BRUCE TRAIL CLUB
Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to: The Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club Publication Mail Agreement #40041889 PO BOX 71507, Burlington, ON L7T 4J8
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