Iroquoia Fall 2013 Hikes

Be sure to make a habit of checking out the Iroquoia Club website for any information pertaining to corrections, missed or added hikes to the schedule.

FEATURE HIKE

Tues. Dec. 3, 2013 Christmas Lunch and Hike (Everyone is welcome) Al and Barb Hutchison would like to invite all Bruce Trail hikers and anyone that hiked with the slowpokes to come to a Christmas lunch and hike. The hike will start at Shell Park on the Lakeshore Rd. east of Burloak Drive in Oakville at 10:00 am. The hike is an hour and a half. The lunch will be at Tuckers Market Place on the South service road near Guelph Line in Burlington at 12:00 noon. We have reserved a room for the group and you must call Barb 905.639.1771 to register by November 26th so Barb can confirm the numbers. This will be a great opportunity to mix and mingle with old friends. The hike will be on some trails, some street walking and some by the lake. In case of bad weather we will still have the lunch.

WEEKLY WALKS

EVERY MONDAY NIGHT CULHAM TRAIL 1.5 - 2 hrs Moderate to fast pace. Meet at Riverwood Visual Arts Centre in Mississauga. The centre is located just north of Burnhamthorpe Rd. between Mississauga Rd and Creditview Rd on Riverwood Park Lane. We will meet at 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 ( Starts Sept. 4) – Walk for Health and Fun (1.5hrs at a Moderate 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. We will continue hiking sections of the Bruce Trail as long as daylight permits. Leader: Paul Lewis –(905) 331-8600 or email: [email protected]

NEW FOR THE FALL - STARTS SEPTEMBER 4

EVERY WEDNESDAY EVENING - HAMILTON BAYFRONT PARK (off of Bay Street N.) 2 hrs. Meet for 7:00 pm. (start) in parking lot at Flagpole (South of Boat Launch dock) at the start of the trail, for a brisk walk along the Bayfront, to the canal and back. Hike cancelled in poor weather. Moderate - Flat, easy terrain . Leader: Carol Butterworth. For information call Carol at 905-746-1869 or email: [email protected]

EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT - Grimsby Hikes Thursdays 7:00 pm. 1.5 hours. Meet at Lions Club Pool Parking Lot, off Main St., just west of Mountain St. lights. Hike cancelled in poor weather. Hike Difficulty, Med. Wear appropriate footwear and bring water. Sometimes uneven terrain, hike routes to be varied. Optional pub stop after hike. Leader: 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 a brisk walk along Lake , to the canal and back. Hike cancelled in poor weather. Med - 2. Leader: Lorne Carruthers. For information call Lorne at 905- 315-8762 or email: [email protected]

GENERAL HIKES

Sat. Aug. 31 - Owen Sound - 23.0 km Meet 8:30 am. Map 32, Km. 80.7. Roadside parking on 10th Concession S. Car shuttle to Km 103.0, Map 32 and hike back through Pottawatomi and Inglis Falls Conservation Areas. Med - 4.5. Difficult, variable and challenging. No dogs and no dropout points. Hiking Boots. Leader Ron Granger: (519) 485 0879 7-10 pm. Sun. Sept. 1 - Sydenham /Bayview Extension - 24.0 km. Meet 8:30 am. Map 30, Km. 54.9. Roadside parking on St.Vincent-Sydenham Townline at the entrance to Bayview Escarpment Provincial Nature Reserve. Car shuttle to Km. 29.7 Map 29 and hike back through Bognor Marsh and Bayview Escarpment Provincial Nature Reserve. Med - 4.5. Difficult, variable and challenging, No dogs and no dropout points. Hiking Boots. Leader: Ron Granger – (519) 485 0879 7-10 pm. Sun. Sept. 1 - Halton Agreement Forest - Approx. 13 km. Meet for a 10:00 am. start in the small parking lot on the east side of Guelph Line, just north of Highway 401, across from the Mohawk Racetrack. (There is extra parking across the road in the northeast corner of the Mohawk parking lot.) We will hike the lovely trails of the forest. Mod - 2/3. Bring a lunch and water. Leader: Anne Armstrong - 905-337- 3937 [email protected] Mon. Sept. 2 - Sydenham Bayview Extension - 19.0 km Meet 8:30 am. Map 31, Km. 80.7. Roadside parking on 10th Concession S. Car pool to Km 62.5 Map 32 and hike back through the Sydenham Forest, East and West. Med - 4.5, Difficult, variable and challenging. No dogs and no dropout point. Hiking Boots. Leader: Ron Granger: (519) 485 0879 7-10 pm. Mon. Sept. 2 - Grimsby-Winona - 3 hours/9 km. Meet for 9:30 am. start in the Lions Club Pool parking lot off Elm Street in Grimsby. Car pool to the top of on Fifty Road, and hike back. Snack break about 11 am. Moderate pace, level five difficulty. Questions: call or e-mail before 4 pm. day before hike. Leader: Gary Wrathall 905-681-6167 (Burlington) or [email protected]. Mon. Sept. 2 - Albion Falls (Orange Hike) - 8.0 km; 2 hours. Meet for a 10:00 am. start at Albion Falls (Arbour Road) parking lot. Circular hike into the Red Hill Valley, hiking Bruce Trail blue side trails. Slow - 4. Leader: Walter Phillips 289 755 3828

Sat. Sept. 7 - RBG Heritage Trees Hike - 3 hours/8 km. Meet on York Road in Dundas at RBG entrance for 9:30 am. start. Hike the North Shore Trails of Cootes Paradise to view the Bald Eagles nest, and examine trees more than 100 years old and 100 feet tall. Snack break about 11 am. Moderate pace, level one difficulty. Questions: call or e-mail before 4 p.m. day before hike. Leader: Gary Wrathall 905-681- 6167 (Burlington) or [email protected]. Sat. Sept. 7 - Lion’s Head, Peninsula Section - 17 km. “An Adventure to Tobermory – Year3.” Using trail maps 38 & 39, we will hike 17 km. after meeting at 10:00 am. at Km 80.3, McCurdy Drive parking lot off Moore Street. To get there take H’way 6 north from Wiarton to Ferndale and turn right on County Road #9 to Lion’s Head, turn left on Main Street and follow to parking lot. From there we will shuttle to the start and hike back. Wear hiking boots, bring plenty of drinking water, a snack lunch, and sunscreen. No dogs permitted, and no dropout points. The pace of the hike will be moderate, over variable, rocky terrain. GPS co-ordinates, N 44˚ 59.406΄, W 81˚ 14.537΄.Leader: Bob Humphreys, 519-883-1840, 7-10 pm. e-mail [email protected] Sun. Sept. 8 Cape Chin & Dyer’s Bay, Peninsula Section - 13 km. “An Adventure to Tobermory – Year3.” Using trail map 39 & 40, we will hike 13 km. after meeting 8:00 am. at Km. 109.9, Borchardt Road parking lot. To get there, take H’way 6 north from Wiarton, turn right on Lindsay Road 5, follow to East Road, turn left and follow to Cape Chin North Road, turn right and follow round various bends and turns, to the parking lot at the end of Borchardt Road. From there we will shuttle to the start and hike back. Wear hiking boots, bring plenty of drinking water, a snack lunch, and sunscreen. No dogs permitted, and no dropout points. The pace of the hike will be moderate, over variable rocky terrain. Note the early start time! GPS co-ordinates, N 45˚ 08.030΄, W 81˚ 19.910΄. Leader: Bob Humphreys, 519-883-1840, 7-10 pm, e-mail [email protected]

Sat. Sept. 14 - Puddicombe Estate Farm & Winery Hike - 6 km. Meet for an11:30 am. start on Lewis Rd (Km. 11). We will hike the Bruce Trail to the Puddicombe Side trail and will venture through the vineyards and into the Puddicombe Wine Shop and Country store and back. We will stay at the store for approx. 45 mins. Bring some money if you wish to buy wine, jam, pies or lunch. Med - 5. Map 6/7. Leader: Michael McDonald – 905-928-5324 [email protected]

Tues. Sept. 17 - Tyandaga Evening Walk - 6 km. (1.5 hrs) Meet at 7:00 pm. at Kerncliffe Park (old quarry) parking lot on Kerns Road, Burlington. Hike sections of the Bruce Trail and side trails while still light. Directions: Take Brant Street north, left on North Service Road to Kerns Road. Go North on Kerns Road to below the escarpment. Parking lot entrance is on your right. Please be aware that you no longer can come south on Kerns Road from Dundas Street. Hike Cancelled if there is heavy rain. Medium - 4. Leader: Paul Lewis (905) 331-8600, or email: [email protected] Sat. Sept. 21 - Battlefield Park to Mud Street - 7/8 km. Meet for a 10:00 am. start at the Mud Street parking lot near Pritchard Road in East Hamilton Mountain. We will carpool to Battlefield Park and hike back on the Bruce Trail. Mod - 4. Maps 6 & . Leader: Vern Erickson 905-667-4370, [email protected].

Sat. Sept. 21 - Emmett Lake & Halfway Dump, Peninsula Section - 19 km. “An Adventure to Tobermory – Year3.” Using trail map 41, we will hike19 km. after meeting 10:00 am. at Km.127.5, the parking lot at the end of Crane Lake Road. To get there take Highway #6 north from Wiarton, turn right on Dyer’s Bay Rd, follow to Crane Lake Rd, turn left and follow to the parking lot at the end. From there we will shuttle to the start and hike back. Wear hiking boots, bring plenty of drinking water, a snack lunch, and sunscreen. No dogs permitted, and no dropout points. The pace of the hike will be moderate, over rocky, challenging terrain. Note, the car shuttle will be into the Bruce Peninsula National Park, so participants will be expected to contribute to the parking cost. GPS co-ordinates, N 45˚ 11.449’, W 81˚ 25.179’. Leader: Bob Humphreys, 519- 883-1840, 7-10 pm. e-mail [email protected] Sun. Sept. 22 - Dyer’s Bay, Peninsula Section - 17 km. “An Adventure to Tobermory – Year3.” Using trail map 41, we will hike 17 km. after meeting 8:00 am. at Km. 127.5, the parking lot at the end of Crane Lake Road. To get there take Highway #6 north from Wiarton, turn right on Dyer’s Bay Rd, follow to Crane Lake Rd, turn left and follow to the parking lot at the end. From there we will shuttle to the start and hike back. Wear hiking boots, bring plenty of drinking water, a snack lunch, and sunscreen. No dogs permitted, and no dropout points. The pace of the hike will be moderate, over variable terrain. Note, this hike includes an 8 kilometre road section, so bring lightweight comfortable footwear such as running shoes to change into. GPS co- ordinates, N 45˚ 11.449’, W 81˚ 25.179’. Leader: Bob Humphreys, 519-883-1840, 7-10 pm, e-mail [email protected] Sun. Sept. 22 - Gentle Hike at Mountsberg Conservation - +/- 4 km. Meet at 10:30 am. 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. Slow - 2. Leader: Valerie Dobson 905-828-1729 [email protected]. Sat. Sept. 28 - Offa’s Dyke Path Friendship Hike As part of the 50th anniversary of the formation of the Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club, we have partnered with the Offa’s Dyke Path in Wales. Please see details elsewhere in this newsletter for location and RSVP instructions to register.

Tues. Sept. 29 - East Burlington Evening Walk - 5 km. (1.5 hrs) Meet at 7:00 pm. at the SW corner of Appleby Mall parking lot on New Street and Appleby Line (By the Beer Store). Hike various streets and trails including the bike path and Sherwood Forest Park. Optional après hike stop for ice cream. Hike cancelled if there is heavy rain. Mod - 2. Leader: Paul Lewis 905-331-8600, or email: [email protected] Sat. Oct. 5 - Caledon Hills, Albion Hills - 21.0 km Meet 8:30 am. Map 18, Km. 67.4.. Roadside parking on Escarpment Sideroad near St. Andrew's Rd. Car shuttle to Km. 46.6, Map 18 and hike back through Glen Haffy Conservation Area. Med - 4.5, Difficult, variable and challenging. No dogs and no dropout points. Hiking Boots. Leader: Ron Granger - (519) 485 0879 7-10 pm. Sat. Oct. 5 - Cyprus Lake to Little Cove, Peninsula Section - 12 km. “An Adventure to Tobermory – Year3.” Using trail map 42, we will hike 12 km. after meeting 10:00 am. at Km. 158.2, at the end of Little Cove Road. To get there take Highway #6 north from Wiarton, turn right on Little Cove Rd, and follow to the end. From there we will shuttle to the start, in the National Park (participants will be expected to contribute to the parking costs), and hike back. Wear hiking boots, bring plenty of drinking water, a snack lunch, and sunscreen. No dogs permitted, and no dropout points. The pace of the hike will be moderate, over rocky and variable terrain. GPS co-ordinates, N 45˚ 15.000’, W 81˚ 36.858’. Leader: Bob Humphreys, 519-883- 1840, 7-10 pm. e-mail [email protected] Sun. Oct. 6 - Gentle Hike at Scotsdale Farm - +/- 4 km. Meet at 10:30 am. 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. Slow - 2. Leader: Valerie Dobson (905) 828-1729 [email protected].

Sun. Oct. 6 - Rockcliffe Trails - 7/8 km. Meet at 10:00 am. in front of the Walmart Supercentre on Dundas Street (Hwy. 5) in Waterdown. We will do a loop hike on the Rockcliffe Trails (Clappison Woods). Mod. - 4, Map 9. Leader: Vern Erickson 905-667-4370, [email protected].

Sun. Oct. 6 - Little Cove to Tobermory - 11 km. “An Adventure to Tobermory – Year3.” Using trail map 42, we will hike 11 km after meeting 8:00 am, in the parking lot of the Princess Hotel, 34 Bay Street, South, Tobermory. To get there take Highway #6 north to Tobermory, turn right on Head Street, then left on Brock Street, and you’re there. From there we will shuttle to the start, in the National Park (participants will be expected to contribute to the parking costs), and hike back, using the main trail, and the Burnt Point Side Trail. After the hike there will be a brunch in the dining room of the Princess Hotel to celebrate our achievement over the past three years. Wear hiking boots, bring plenty of drinking water, and sunscreen. No dogs permitted, and no dropout points. The pace of the hike will be moderate, over rocky and variable terrain. Meeting point GPS co-ordinates, N 45˚ 15.300’, W 81˚ 39.710’. Leader: Bob Humphreys, 519-883-1840, 7-10 pm. e-mail [email protected] Sat. Oct. 12 - R.B.G. Arboretum - 7-8 km. Meet at 10:00 am. in the parking lot at York Road/Valley Road in Dundas. We will do a loop hike on the R.B.G. North Shore trails. Mod – 3. Map 8. Leader: Vern Erickson 905-667-4370, [email protected].

Sat. Oct. 12 - Sydenham, Bognar Marsh - 25.0 km. Meet 8:30 am. Map 29, Km. 29.7 Bogor Marsh Conservation Area S parking lot. Enter off of County Rd.18 (Derry Line). Car shuttle to Km. 54.9, Map 30. Hike back through Bayview Extension Provincial Reserve and Bognor March Management Area. Med - 4.5 Difficult, variable and challenging. No dogs and no dropout points. Hiking Boots. Leader: Ron Granger - (519) 485 0879 7-10 pm. Leader: Ron Granger - (519) 485 0879 7-10 pm. Sun. Oct. 13 - Sydenham /Walter’s Falls Bay - 23.0 km. Meet 8:30 am. Map 37, Km. 42. Roadside parking on east side of Grey Road 12 just south of Trail. Car shuttle to Km. 23.1 Map 29 and hike back through Walters Falls and Rocklyn Creek Management Areas. Med - 4.5, Difficult, variable and challenging. No dogs and no dropout points. Hiking Boots. Leader: Ron Granger - (519) 485 0879 7-10 pm. Mon. Oct. 14 - Beaver Valley, Blantyre - 21.0 Km. Meet 8:30 am. Map 27, Km. 93.0. Epping Lookout parking lot. Eric Winkler Parkway, 300 m. north of County Rd 19 sideroad. Car shuttle to Km. 113.8 Map 28 and hike back through Griersville Forest Area. Me - 4.5, Difficult, variable and challenging. No dogs and no dropout points. Hiking Boots. Leader: Ron Granger - (519) 485 0879 7-10 pm.

October 15 - Winter Hike Submissions Due

Fri.-Sun. Oct. 18, 19, 20 - Tobermory - 10 km/day Enjoy an Autumn Weekend of relaxed walking in the Tobermory area on the trails in the National Park, Burnt Point Loop and Cyprus Lake to Georgian Bay. The fall colours and views are too good to rush by, we will savour them gently. Our walks are slower and shorter than regular hikes, just right for new hikers and those wanting a relaxed weekend. We stay and have our meals at a comfortable hotel in Tobermory that overlooks Little Tub Harbour. Slow - 3. For more information please contact the leader Greg Vincent: 519-579-8210 or [email protected] Sun. Oct. 20, - McCormack Trail - 7-8 km. Meet at 10:00 am. on Woodley's Lane (off King Street) in Dundas. We will do a loop hike on the Bruce & McCormack Trails. Mod - 4. Map 8. Leader: Vern Erickson 905-667-4370, [email protected].

Sun. Oct. 20 - Gentle Hike at Crawford Lake - +/- 4 km. Meet at 10:30 am. 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. Slow - 2. Leader: Valerie Dobson 905-828-1729 VMDhiker@gmail.

Sun. Oct. 20 - Speyside/Limehouse - +/- 11 km. Meet in the parking lot below the school in Limehouse, on Sideroad 22, for a 9:30 am. start. We will carpool back to the Peartree parking lot on 15th Sideroad, just west of Highway 25 (Speyside) and hike back to Limehouse. Map 12. Some rocky and wet sections. Mod. - 4/5. Bring a lunch. Leader: Anne Armstrong - 905-337-3937. [email protected] Sun. Oct. 20 - Woolverton Rd - Fifty Rd - 10 km. Meet for a 9:00 am. start on Woolverton Rd (Km .4.6) We will hike from Woolverton Rd. on to Fifty Rd and back again. Med - 5. Map 5. Leader: Michael McDonald 905- 928-5324 [email protected]

Sun. Oct. 20 - Hilton Falls to Speyside - 4 hour/ 11 km. Meet at the Toronto Bruce Club’s ‘Pear Tree’ parking lot on Sideroad 15, west of Highway 25, north of Milton (Map 12, km. 11.2) for 9:30 am. start. Car pool to Hilton Falls Conservation Area off Campbellville Road (Halton Regional Road 9), Map 11, and hike back. Note: entry to Hilton Falls is free for annual pass holders; otherwise $ 6.50 per adult up to 64 years of age, $ 5.50 over 65 years). Hikers are responsible for their own admission. Questions: call or e-mail before 4 p.m. day before hike. Leader: Gary Wrathall 905-681-6167 (Burlington) or [email protected] Sat. Oct. 26 - King's Forest - 7-8 km. Meet at 10 am. at the Mud Street parking lot near Pritchard Road on East Hamilton Mountain. We will do a loop hike on the King's Forest trails in the Red Hill Valley. Mod - 3. Map 7. Leader: Vern Erickson 905-667-4370, [email protected].

Sat. Oct. 26 - Caledon Section - 8 km./3 hours Easy loop hike at a slow pace, some hills. No dropout. Hiking boots suggested. No dogs please. Bring water and lunch / snack. Depart 10:00 am. from Forks of the Credit Provincial Park off McLaren Rd. Map 15, near Km 14.5. Take Hwy 10 north. In the village of Caledon, turn left at traffic lights at Reg. Rd. 24 (Charleston Side Road). Follow 3 km. then turn left at McLaren Rd. Follow for 2 km. to park entrance on right. There is a parking fee. An introductory hike in the scenic Forks of the Credit area. Mod - 3. Leaders: Peter Leeney and Judy Leeney, (905) 822-1877 Mon-Thur before 10 pm. or [email protected] Sat. Oct. 26 - Caledon Hills, - 20 .0 Km. Meet 8:30 am. Map 27, Km. 93.0. Roadside parking north of Km. 0.0, on the east side of Creditview Rd. 250 m north of the Trail. Car shuttle to Km. 20.1, Map 15 and hike back through Forks of the Credit Provincial Park Med4 – 5. Difficult, variable and challenging. No dogs and no dropout points. Hiking Boots, Leader: Ron Granger - (519) 485 0879 7-10 pm. Sat. Oct 26 - Britannia/Blind Line to Rattlesnake - 4-4.5 hrs (~19 km) Meet at Rattlesnake Conservation Area (Upper parking lot - fee required). We will carpool to the starting point at the corner of Britannia Rd. and Blind Line (Km 97.0) and will leave at 9:30 am. Hike will include the River and Ruin side trail before following main trail all the way to Rattlesnake Point side trail. Pack a lunch as we will stop along the way, as well as water, and dress for the weather. Variable terrain, including some road walking. No drop out points, no dogs. Fast - 4/5 Leader: Jeff Bertrand 416 725 3214 [email protected] (Please note: due to limited parking at the starting point, please call/email ahead to register as only 3-4 cars can be accommodated at the starting point)

Sun. Oct. 27 - STEPS, STEPS, STEPS, STEPS! - (3.5 hrs-4 hrs) An energetic way to start your Day! Back again this year! Meet at 9:00 am.at the top of the Chedoke Stairs on Scenic Drive at Upper Paradise on the West Mountain. We will then carpool to Albion Falls, and do all 7 sets of escarpment stairs, including the new Kenilworth & Uli’s Stairs. In between the sets of stairs we will hike parts of the Bruce Trail and the Rail Trails. The fall colours should still be out! Hike is cancelled if there is heavy rain. Med - 5. 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. Nov. 3 , - Sulphur, Main Loop & Spring Creek Trails - 8-10 km. Meet 10:00 am. at the Sanctuary Park parking lot in Pleasant Valley, Dundas. We will do a loop hike on the Spring and Sulphur Creek Trails. Mod - 4. Map 8. Leader: Vern Erickson 905-667-4370, [email protected].

Sat. Nov. 9. - Toronto Section, Hilton Falls - 22.0 km. Meet 8:30 am. Map 11 , Km. 9.2. Parking Lot on Sixth Line Access to Hilton Falls Side Trail. Loop hike the Hilton Falls Side Trail. Med - 4.5. Difficult, variable and challenging. No dogs and no dropout points. Hiking Boots. Leader: Ron Granger: (519) 485 0879 7-10 pm. Sat. Nov 9 - Hilton Falls Side Trail Loop - 4.5-5 hrs (22 km) Meet at Hilton Falls Conservation area for a 9:30 am. start (parking fee required). We will follow park trails to the Hilton Falls side trail and follow it all the way until it meets up with the main trail (km 7.7) and then loop back to the parking lot along the escarpment. Bring a lunch as we will stop along the way, and remember to dress for the weather. No drop out points, no dogs. Fast - 4/5 Leader: Jeff Bertrand 416 725 3214 [email protected]

Sat. Nov. 9 - East Monarch Trail - 7/8 km. Meet at 10:00 am. in front of East Side Mario's, University Plaza on Osler Drive in Dundas. We will do a loop hike in the Dundas Valley on or near the Monarch Trail. Mod - 3. Map 8. Leader: Vern Erickson 905-667-4370, [email protected].

Sat. Nov. 9 - Caledon Section/Hockley Valley - 4 Hours Easy 10 km. loop hike at a slow pace, some hills. An introductory level hike at a relaxed pace covering some of the side trails in Hockley Valley. No dropoust, beginners, hiking boots, no dogs. Bring water and lunch/snack. Refreshments after. Depart 10:00 am., Map 18, parking area on 3rd Line, 1 km. north of Hockley Rd. Take Hwy 10 north of Orangeville and turn right at lights at Hockley Rd (Reg. Rd 7). Follow 7 km. to 3rd Line. Turn left and go one km. to parking area on right. Mod - 3. Leaders: Peter Leeney and Judy Leeney, (905) 822-1877 Mon-Thurs. before 10 pm. or [email protected] Sat. Nov. 9 - Rattlesnake Point to Kelso - 13 km. Using trail map 11 we will hike 13 km. at a medium pace over variable terrain. Meet 9:00 am. at the parking lot in , from where we will shuttle to Rattlesnake Point. Note you will have to pay an admission fee in accordance with Conservation Halton policy. From there we will then hike back via the Rattlesnake Point Access trail, and the Main Trail, taking in the spectacular views over Nassagaweya Canyon and Kelso. No dogs. Wear hiking boots, bring lunch and drinking water. Meeting point GPS co-ordinates, N 43˚ 30.150’, W 79˚ 56.913’. Leader: Bob Humphreys, 519-883-1840, 7-10 pm e-mail [email protected] Sun. Nov. 10 - North Oakville Ravines - Approx. 13 km. Meet for a 10:00 am. start in the parking lot on the north side of the Scotia Bank on the east side of Trafalgar Rd., just north of Postridge Dr. (Not far from Tim Hortons). We will walk the lovely ravines on both sides of Trafalgar Rd. Bring a snack/lunch or pick up a lunch when we get to the Trafalgar Rd./Iroquois Shore Rd. intersection. Mod - 2/3. Optional pub stop afterwards. Leader: Phill Armstrong 905-337-3937 [email protected] Sun. Nov. 17 - Gentle hike at Mount Nemo - +/- 7 km. loop hike. Meet at 10:30 am. at Mount Nemo parking area. Map 10 Ed. 27.0. 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. Some rocky sections. Slow - 3 Leader: Valerie Dobson 905-828-1729 [email protected] Sun. Nov. 17 - Headwaters Trail - 8/10 km. Meet at 10:00 am. at the Lions Club pool parking lot on Jerseyville Road in Ancaster. We will do a loop hike on the Headwaters and other nearby trails. Mod - 3, South-West of Map 8. Leader: Vern Erickson 905-667-4370, [email protected] Sun. Nov. 17 - Crawford Lake/Rattlesnake Point Loop - +/- 12 km. Meet for a 10:00 am. start in the lower parking lot of Crawford Lake Conservation Area on the east side of Guelph Line, north of Derry Rd. Map 11. We will complete a loop hike of this beautiful area. Mod - 4/5. Some hills and rocky sections. Bring a lunch and water. Parking fee in effect or Conservation Area pass. Leader: Anne Armstrong - 905- 337-3937 [email protected] Sat. Nov. 23 - Speyside, Toronto Section - 11.2 km. Using trail map 12 we will hike 12 km. at a medium pace over variable terrain. Meet 9:00 am. at the Pear Tree parking lot, km. 11.2 in Speyside. This hike will include part of the Main Trail, the Al Shaw Side Trail, Vanderleck Side Trail and the Speyside North and South Side Trails. To get there, exit the 401 at Milton and take H’way 25 north to Speyside. Turn left on 15th Side road, and the parking lot is 300 metres along on the left hand side. GPS co-ordinates, N 43˚ 34.676’, W 79˚ 58.619’. No dogs. Wear hiking boots, bring lunch and drinking water. Optional stop after the hike for those who wish, at Tim Horton’s in Milton, on H’way 25, just north of the 401. Leader: Bob Humphreys, 519-883-1840, 7-10 pm. e-mail [email protected] Sat. Nov. 23 - Red Hill Valley - 8-10 km. Meet at 10:00 am. at the Mud Street parking lot near Pritchard Road in East Hamilton Mountain. We will car-pool to Van Wagner's Beach and hike back on the Red Hill Valley Trail. Mod - 4. Partly on maps 6 & 7. Leader: Vern Erickson 905-667-4370, [email protected].

*ADVANCE NOTICE* Tues. Dec. 3, 2013 Christmas Lunch and Hike (Everyone is welcome) Al and Barb Hutchison would like to invite all Bruce Trail hikers and anyone that hiked with the slowpokes to come to a Christmas lunch and hike. The hike will start at Shell Park on the Lakeshore Rd. east of Burloak Drive in Oakville at 10:00 am. The hike is an hour and a half. The lunch will be at Tuckers Market Place on the South service road near Guelph Line in Burlington at 12:00 noon. We have reserved a room for the group and you must call Barb 905.639.1771 to register by November 26th so Barb can confirm the numbers. This will be a great opportunity to mix and mingle with old friends. The hike will be on some trails, some street walking and some by the lake. In case of bad weather we will still have the lunch.

THE HAPPY WANDERERS - MONDAYS

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) 627-9497Dundas before 9 pm. please. Map references are from 27 Edition. Mon. Sept. 2 - No Hike - Labor Day Holiday

Mon. Sept. 9 - Dundas Valley Loop. (Charlotte Stewart will lead) Meet for 9:00 am. exit at Dundas Valley Conservation Area Trail Centre parking lot off Governor Rd ,Dundas. Map 8 Km. 50.6. Hike the Conservation Area Trails and the Bruce Trail. Hiking Boots, no dogs. Med - 3, +/- 15km . Parking Fee required. Please notify Charlotte if you are attending at [email protected] Mon. Sept. 16 - Caledon, Willoughby Rd to Forks of Credit Loop Meet for 8:45 am.exit at parkinglot, Hy401/Trafalgar, northeast corner. Move some cars to Willoughby Rd. Map15 Km.18.3.Toronto hikers can meet us at 9:30. Hike from Willoughby Rd to Forks of Credit and return to cars. Hiking boots, no dogs. Med - 3. +/- 14 km. loop. Mon. Sept 23 - Niagara, Merrit Trail, Twelve Mile, Bruce Trail Loop Meet for 8:45 am. exit at VanWagners beach, Burlington side of Hutchs Restaurent near small brick building. Move some cars to Penn Centre Parking, St. Catharine’s. Map 2,3. Hike Merritt Trail, 12 Mile ST and Main Bruce Trail back to cars, Hiking Boots, no Dogs. Med - 3. +/_15 km. Loop hike. Mon. Sept. 30 - Caledon, Hockley Heights ST, A-B Meet for 8:45 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 9:30 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. 7 - Niagara, Short Hills Conservation,Loop Meet for 8:45 am. exit at VanWagners Beach, Hamilton, near Hutchs, 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. +/- 14 km. Med - 3. Monday, October 14 - No Hike - Thanksgiving Holiday Mon. Oct. 21 - Dufferin, Mono Cliffs Conservation, Loop Meet for 8:45 am. exit at parking lot, 401/Trafalgar Rd, north east corner. Move some cars to Mono Centre Community Centre parking on County Rd.8.Map 19. Toronto hikers can meet us at 9:45 am. Hike the trails of Mono Cliffs park. Loop hike. No Dogs. +/- 15km. Med - 4. Mon. Oct. 28 - Caledon, Humber Valley Heritage Trail A-B Meet for 8:45 am. exit at parking lot Hy401/Trafalgar Rd., north east corner. Move some cars to Tim Horton’s, Bolton. Toronto hikers can meet us there at 9:40 am. Hike from Humber Station Rd. where rail trail crosses (Map17) to Glasgow Rd. Bolton parking lot. Hiking boots, no dogs. Med - 4 +/- 15 km. Mon. Nov. 4 - Toronto, Silver Creek Conservation Trails Loop Meet for 8:45 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 9:15 am. Hike the trails of Silver Creek Conservation Area. Hiking boots, no dogs. +- 15 km. Med - 3. Mon. Nov. 11 - No Hike - Remembrance Day

Mon. Nov. 18 - Iroquoia, Crawford Lake to Rattlesnake Loop Meet for 9:30 am. Repeat 9:30 am. at Crawford Lake Conservation Area parking lot, Conservation Rd/Guelph Line Burlington. Map11. Hike the Crawford Lake ST, Main Trail, Rattlesnake Point ST,Leech Porter ST . Hilly, hiking boots. No Dogs. Medium 3, +/- 14km. Parking fee required. Mon. Nov. 25 - Oakville, ShellPark, BronteWaterfront, Loop Meet for 8:45 exit at Shell Park, Bronte, Lakeshore Road east of Burloak. Hike through Shell Park, trails along Bronte Creek and along Bronte waterfront to Coronation Park and back to cars. Hiking boots. No dogs. Loop hike. Med - 3 +/-14km.

REBEL HIKERS - 7:00 PM. TUESDAYS YEAR ROUND

We invite you to join us for 1-1.5- hr. weekly walks. Hiking boots are always recommended. The speed and the terrain vary, as does the meeting point which floats around Hamilton, Greensville, Ancaster, Dundas, Stoney Creek, Waterdown, Binbrook, Grimsby, and Burlington. A voluntary social hour at a nearby pub concludes each hike. Feel free to contact Richard Reble (the Reble of the Rebel Hikers) with questions and concerns before 9:00 pm. at 905-560-9556 or e-mail him at [email protected] All fall hikes are listed below under the song title Autumn Leaves. Autumn Leaves # 1 - Tues. Sept. 3 Meet in Greensville in the parking lot of the small plaza at the corner of Kirby Ave. and Hwy. 8. To get there, take King St. through Dundas and up the Dundas Hill to Bullock’s Corners. Turn left on Hwy. 8 at Bullock’s Corners and drive up the hill to Kirby Ave., the first street on your right. Turn right on Kirby and then right again into the parking lot of the plaza. We’ll hike in the Crooks Hollow area. Autumn Leaves # 2 - Tues. Sept. 10 Meet in the parking lot beside the Hamilton Brantford Rail Trail on the west side of Copetown Rd. between Copetown and Jerseyville Rd. Approaching from Hwy. 403, the parking lot will be on your left. Approaching from Copetown, it will be on your right. We’ll hike the rail trail towards Jerseyville and back. Autumn Leaves # 3 - Tues. Sept. 17 The meeting point is the same as last week’s Tuesday Night Hike (See Sept. 10), but this time we’ll hike the rail trail in the opposite direction. Autumn Leaves # 4 - Tues. Sept. 24 Meet in the parking lot next to Hutch’s restaurant at the right end of the building on Van Wagner’s Rd. in east Hamilton. We’ll hike in and around Confederation Park. Autumn Leaves # 5 - Tues. Oct. 1 Meet on Davidson Blvd. in Dundas for a hike in the area of the Dundas Golf and Curling Club. To get there, take Governor’s Rd. west from Main St. in downtown Dundas and drive to Davidson Blvd. which is the second to last street on your right before you reach Dundas Valley Conservation Area. Turn right on Davidson and go north to the escarpment. Turn right on the continuation of Davidson and park at the curb. Autumn Leaves # 6 - Tues. Oct. 8 Meet in the parking lot of University Plaza near East Side Mario’s. The plaza is on Osler Drive in Dundas. We’ll hike the ridges and ravines of Dundas Valley. Autumn Leaves # 7 - Tues. Oct. 15 Meet at the Bruce Trail crossing on Snake Rd., just south of Waterdown, for a loop walk including Lemonville, Hidden Valley, and Smokey Hollow. See Km 67.6 of Map 9 in Edition 27 of The Bruce Trail Reference. Autumn Leaves # 8 - Tues. Oct. 22 Meet on Innovation Drive near Clappison’s Corners for a loop walk in the Rock Chapel area. Drive west on Dundas St. (Hwy. 5) from Clappison’s Corners for a quarter kilometer and turn left on South Dr. Go to Innovation Dr. on your left. Turn left on Innovation and park at the curb. Autumn Leaves # 9 - Tues. Oct. 29 Meet on Upper Lion’s Club Rd. at the corner of Old Dundas Rd. in Ancaster for a loop walk on woodland trails. See Km 46.1 of Map 8 in Edition 27 of The Bruce Trail Reference. Autumn Leaves # 10 - Tues. Nov. 5 Meet in the parking lot at the entrance to Binbrook Conservation Area. Take Hwy. 56 south from Rymal Rd. in Hamilton to reach Binbrook. Continue south for another 2 km. from the traffic light in the village until you reach Kirk Rd. Turn right on Kirk Rd. and go about 2 km. to Harrison Rd. Turn left on Harrison and go about 1 km. to the entrance of Binbrook Conservation Area on your right. We’ll hike various trails of the park. Autumn Leaves # 11 - Tues. Nov. 12 Meet in the parking lot of Williams coffee pub by Hamilton Harbour on Discovery Dr. for an urban loop hike that includes the Waterfront Trail. Drive north on John St. from downtown Hamilton to where it ends at Guise St. Turn left on Guise, then immediately right on Discovery Dr. The coffee pub is on your left as you approach the bay. Autumn Leaves # 12 - Tues. Nov. 19 Meet in the parking lot of the millstone monument overlooking Albion Falls on the east side of Mountain Brow Blvd. on Hamilton’s east mountain. We’ll do a loop hike through Red Hill Valley. Autumn Leaves # 13 - Tues. Nov. 26 Meet in the parking lot under the hydro towers at the west end of Scenic Drive on Hamilton’s west mountain. This parking lot is located at the edge of the escarpment where the Chedoke Radial Trail reaches the top of the escarpment. It is also next to the east entrance to Iroquoia Conservation Area. See Km 40.6 of Map 8 in Edition 27 of The Bruce Trail Reference.

TUESDAYS WITH BILL

The following hikes were inspired by a turnout of twenty-five people to the Slowpokes Reunion on November 28th, 2012. They won’t be too strenuous …. just enough to work up a good appetite! The start time is 10:30 am. The leader is Bill Fulton - email: [email protected] - Telephone 905 627 0718. Cell Phone Number -289-253-4397. There is no need to register ahead of time; just show up. All hikes will be one to one and a half hours long.

Tues. Sept. 17 - Meet at Lowville Park on Guelph Line, north of Highway 5, for a short loop hike, with lunch at the Lowville Bistro.

Tues. Oct. 22 - Meet outside 70 Jerome Park Drive in Dundas for a return hike to the Trail Centre and back. Lunch at the Collins Hotel.

Tues. Dec. 3 - Christmas Lunch and Hike (Everyone is welcome) Al and Barb Hutchison would like to invite all Bruce Trail hikers and anyone that hiked with the slowpokes to come to a Christmas lunch and hike. The hike will start at Shell Park on the Lakeshore Rd. east of Burloak Drive in Oakville at 10:00 am. The hike is an hour and a half. The lunch will be at Tuckers Market Place on the South service road near Guelph Line in Burlington at 12:00 noon. We have reserved a room for the group and you must call Barb 905.639.1771 to register by November 26th so Barb can confirm the numbers. This will be a great opportunity to mix and mingle with old friends. The hike will be on some trails, some street walking and some by the lake. In case of bad weather we will still have the lunch.

GOOD COMPANIONS

All hikes begin at 10:00 am. unless otherwise noted and are at a moderate pace. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear for hiking. Bring water, a snack, sunscreen. bugspray and a sense of humour.. Kathy and Brian (905)632- 8934. Remember as in life, it’s the journey, not the destination that matters.

Wed. Sept. 4 - A Walk on the New Pier - 10k. Meet at the Central Library parking lot. We will hike the pathways and the new Pier at Spencer Smith Park, and then go on to the Canal and return. There is an opportunity for an optional picnic lunch on the return. Mod - 2.

Wed. Sept. 11 - Toronto Island - 8km. Meet under the clock in Union Stn. Toronto at 10:30 am. (9:17 am. Go train from Appleby Stn). We will walk to the Ferry, cross over to the island and then hike around through the village and the boardwalk admiring the amazing views of Toronto. Mod - 2.

Wed. Sept. 11 - Gage Park - 8km. Meet Elizabeth Gregory at the Greenhouses in Gage Park ,Hamilton. This is a special hike of the surrounding area that Elizabeth thought would be of interest to her fellow hikers. Mod - 2.

Wed. Sept. 25 - A Walk in the Woods - 10 km. Meet at the parking lot on Sideroad 4 (Nassagaweya). Take Guelph Line to Sideroad 10. (1.5 km. north of the 401 Hwy). Turn right onto Sideroad 10; it then becomes Sideroad 4. The Parking lot is .5km. on the right, past the bend. We will hike into the woods. Mod - 3.

Wed. Oct. 2 - Lowville/River and Ruin - 10 km. Meet at the arking lot in Lowville for a hike of the River and Ruin Trail. We have been told that the Salmon will be running up the creek, a sight to behold. Mod - 4.

Wed. Oct. 9 - Albion Falls - 10 km. Meet at the Old Mud St. parking lot at Pritchard Rd. (East Mountain in Hamilton). We will hike along the Mountain Brow, past the Falls, then down into the Red Hill Valley and back.There should be amazing Fall colours. Mod - 6.

Wed. Oct. 16 - Calcium Pits - 9 km. Meet at the parking at the back of the school in Kilbride.We will hike through this very diverse area of old fieldstone walls, old tree plantations and the old Calcium Pit that once fed the Steel industry in Hamilton. Mod - 3.

Wed. Oct. 23 - Toronto 1834 - 10 km. Meet Judy Creighton under the Clock in Union Stn. Toronto at 10:30 am. ( 9:17 am. Appleby Stn.) We will hike the boundaries of the City of Toronto in 1834, the year of its incorporation. The Hike will end at the Distillery district. Possible lunch /gelato. Bring water and snacks. Mod - 3.

Wed. Oct. 30 - Burlington Pathways - 10 km. Meet at Roly Bird Park on Industrial Drive. We will hike north along the pathways to Berton Park and return. Mod - 3.

Wed. Nov. 6 - Waterfront Trail - 10 km. Meet Valerie Dobson at the south side of Long Branch Stn. at 9:50 am. (9:17 am. Appleby.) We will hike the Waterfront Trail to Mimico, (Royal York Stn), wonderful parks and views of Toronto and for those who wish, lunch at the Blue Goose Tavern, Mod - 3.

Wed. Nov. 13 - Shell Park/Bronte - 10 km. Meet at beautiful Shell Park on Lakeshore Rd. We will hike through the woods then along the creek into Bronte, then on to the beach and return. Mod - 2.

Wed. Nov. 20 - Globe Park - 10 km. Meet at Hutch`s parking lot at Van Wagners beach in Hamilton. We will hike across the New Bridge into Globe park and then along the Waterfront Trail. For those who are interested, possible `fish and chips` at Hutchs afterwards. Mod - 2.

Wed. Nov. 27 - Springcreek Trail - 10 km. Meet at the Rail Trail Parking lot in West Hamilton at Ofield and Ewen Rd. We will hike into the Conservation Area along the Springcreek trail to the Station and return. Mod - 4.

HIKERS ‘R’ US

The fall is a wonderful time to hike along the Bruce Trail as well as other great locations. Good company and lots of laughter. Please be sure and 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. Wed. hike convenor: Connie Rusynyk [email protected] Wed. Sept. 4 - Mount Nemo Loop Hike - +/- 15 Km Meet for an 8 :45 am. exit in the Mount Nemo C/A parking lot, just east of Guelph Line and Colling Rd. Map 10 (91.5 Km). We will do a loop hike of the trails in the area. C/A fees apply. Hiking boots. Bring snack/lunch/bugspray/water. Hilly, rocky. Mod - 4. Leader: Fay: [email protected] Wed. Sept. 11 - Speed River Trail- (Part 1of 3) Cambridge/Guelph Area +/- 12 km. Meet for an 9:00 am. exit at the Tim Horton's on Townline Road and Jamieson Parkway. (Take the 401 west to the 286 exit turning right toward Cambridge onto Townline Road. Proceed to 900 Jamieson Parkway for the Tim Horton’s). We will carpool to the starting point and do an “in and out” hike. Following the hike we will return to Timmy’s for an after-hike snack. This will be the first of three hikes along the Speed River Trail. Those who wish to carpool from Flamborough can meet at the parking lot on the east side of Hwy 6, just south of the 410 at 8:20 am. Fairly flat terrain. Speed 4/4.5 km/hr. Hiking boots. Bring snack, lunch, bugspray, water and sunscreen. Mod - 3. Leader: Louise, [email protected] Wed. Sept. 18 - Agreement Forest, Guelph Line - 13 km. max, loop Meet for an 8:45am. exit from parking lot on Guelph Line , opposite the Mohawk Racetrack, Campbellville. The lot is hidden but watch for a hiker standing opposite the parking lot on Guelph Line. Bring lunch, water, snack and have proper footwear. Med - 2. Notify hike leader Mickey MacDonald if you plan to attend, 905 - 634 - 9367 (Burlington) email [email protected]

Wed. Sept. 25 - Agreement Forest # 2 hike (north) - 13 km. max Meet for a 9:00 am. exit from the Government Parking lot off Reid SR, just below Hwy. 401 , Guelph Line, Campbellville On. Car pool north on Guelph Line and at SR #10 (Traffic light) turn east. Soon a left turn will take you onto #4 Line and watch for a parking lot on your right. The parking lot is hidden but watch for a hiker on the road. A loop hike will be done in north area of the Agreement Forest. Easy hike, with no hills. Lunch will be enjoyed on the trail. Have proper footwear, sunscreen, water. Med - 2. Leader: Charlotte Stewart. [email protected] 905 628 0509. Cell on morning of hike - 905 906 0519. Wed. Oct. 2 - 16 Mile Creek - +/-13 km. Meet for an 8:45 exit in the parking lot outside Williams Coffee shop at Third Line and Upper Middle Rd., Oakville. We will hike the 16 mile Creek trails. Some hills. Mod - 3. Hiking boots. Bring snack, lunch, water and sunscreen. Hike Leader: Agnes [email protected] Wed. Oct. 9 - Speed River Trail (Part 2of 3) Cambridge/Guelph Area +/- 12 km. Meet for 9:00 am exit at the Tim Horton's on Townline Road and Jamieson Parkway. (Take the 401 west to the 286 exit turning right toward Cambridge onto Townline Road. Proceed to 900 Jamieson Parkway for the Tim Horton’s). We will carpool to the starting point and do an “in and out” hike. Following the hike we will return to Timmy’s for an after-hike snack. This will be the second of three hikes along the Speed River Trail. Those who wish to carpool from Flamborough can meet at the parking lot on the east side of Hwy 6 just south of the 410 at 8:20 am. Fairly flat terrain. Speed 4/4.5 km/hr. Hiking boots. Bring snack, lunch, bugspray, water and sunscreen. Mod - 3. Leader: Louise, [email protected] Wed. Oct. 16 - Toronto Cityscape Come and explore the history now and then at Wychwood Barns and Park. Meet at the north entrance to the Barns, 601 Christie St. at 10:30 am. OR in the Great Hall of Union Station to take the University subway and St. Clair Ave W. streetcar at 9:45 am. Bring a lunch, water and snack. Please confirm your attendance! Leader: Norman Young 905 845 0939 [email protected] Wed. Oct. 23 - Oakville - 13 km max. Meet for a 9:00 am exit at Valleyridge Park, Oakville. A loop hike will begin and end here using Oakville and Bronte Park Trails. Bring lunch and have proper footwear. A great Fall Season hike. Medium - 2. Notify hike leader Mickey MacDonald if you plan to attend. 905 634 9367 (Burlington) email [email protected] Wed. Oct. 30 - Waterdown Loop - +/-13 km Meet for a 9:30 am. exit at Grindstone Creek parking lot (Smokey Hollow) on Waterdown Rd., just south of Hwy 5 in Waterdown. Hike a loop towards Kerncliff Park and then return along main BT. Weather permitting we will hike along McNally and Waterdown side trail towards Smokey Hollow. Hilly, rocky. Hiking boots and poles. Bring snack/lunch, water, sunscreen. Med - 4. Leader: Ruth at [email protected] Wed. Nov. 6 - Speed River Trail (Part 3of 3) Cambridge/Guelph Area +/- 12 km. Meet for an 9:00 am exit at the Tim Horton's on Townline Road and Jamieson Parkway. (Take the 401 west to the 286 exit turning right toward Cambridge onto Townline Road. Proceed to 900 Jamieson Parkway for the Tim Horton’s). We will carpool to the starting point and do an “in and out” hike. Following the hike we will return to Timmy’s for an after-hike snack. This will be the third of three hikes along the Speed River Trail. Those who wish to carpool from Flamborough can meet at the parking lot on the east side of Hwy 6 just south of the 410 at 8:20 am. Fairly flat terrain. Speed 4/4.5 km/hr. Hiking boots. Bring snack, lunch, bugspray, water and sunscreen. Mod - 3. Leader: Louise, [email protected] Wed. Nov. 13 - Rattray Marsh - +/- 10 km. Meet for a 9:00 am. exit by the lake in the west parking lot of Jack Darling Park which is located at 1180 Lakeshore Rd W., Mississauga (east of the village of Clarkson). We shall stroll through the park and westward to the Bradley House grounds and back. Bring a lunch, snack and water. Please confirm your attendance! Leader: Norman Young 905 845 0939 [email protected] Wed. Nov. 20 - Kilbride to Crawford Lake (In and Out) - +/- 14 km. Meet for 9:00 am. start in the parking lot behind Kilbride school, Map 10 (98.5 Km). We will hike to Crawford Lake Visitor's Centre and back enjoying lunch along the trail. Some rocky hilly sections, no dogs, hiking boots, icers? water, lunch. C/A fees may apply. Med - 3. Leader: Charlotte Stewart. [email protected] 905 628 0509 Cell on morning of hike - 905 906 0519. Wed. Nov. 27 - Dundas Valley Loop - +/-12 km. Meet for a 9:30 am. exit at Sanctuary Park parking lot at end of Sanctuary Drive. From Old Ancaster Rd in Dundas take Pleasant Ave and turn right onto Sanctuary Dr. We will do a loop heading east along rail trail encompassing Monarch, Main trail and Spring Creek trail. Hilly, but good footing. Hiking boots, icers? Bring snack/ lunch, water. Med - 3. Leader Ruth at [email protected]

MIDWEEK HIKES

Great time to hike in the fall! Come out and enjoy the autumn colours, the bug-free trails and the great company. All hikes are at a moderate pace (unless otherwise stated) 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 the hike leader if you would like to make carpool arrangements. Thursday hike convenor: Connie Rusynyk, 905 689 2203 [email protected]

Thurs. Sept. 5 - North Shore Trails, Dundas - +/- 8 Km Meet for a 10:00 am. start at the entrance to the North Shore trails off York Rd. in Dundas. We will do a loop hike on the Pinetum, Marshland and Captain Cootes trails. Easy pace. Level - 1/2. Bring water, snack and camera if you like. For those interested we will head out to the Dutch Mill (on Hwy 5 and Millgrove Sideroad) afterward for lunch. Leader: Connie Rusynyk. [email protected] Cell at time of hike: 905 520 6502

Thurs. Sept. 12 - Mount Nemo/Loweville - +/- 11 km. (A repeat of July 21 hike missed due to extreme heat.) Meet in Loweville Park (on your right) in Loweville on Guelph Line for a 9:30 am. start. Map 10. We will carpool to the cemetery at the corner of No. 2 Sideroad and Walker’s Line and hike back. Some raodwalking. Mod - 4/5. Bring a lunch, water and sunscreen. Leader: Anne Armstrong 905-337-3937 [email protected] Thurs. Sept. 19 - Halton Agreement Forest - +/- 13 km. Meet for a 10:00 am. start in the small parking lot on the east side of Guelph Line, just north of Highway 401, across from the Mohawk Racetrack. (There is extra parking across the road in the northeast corner of the Mohawk parking lot.) We will hike the lovely trails of this forest. Some rocky sections. Mod - 2/3. Bring a lunch and water. Leader: Anne Armstrong - 905-337-3937 [email protected] Thurs. Sept 26 - A DAY IN PORT DOVER - +/- 6 km of walking. Meet for a 10:30 am. start at the gazebo in Powell Park on Main Street, Port Dover. From here we will walk up to Prospect Hill to see the homes of the rich and famous. Lunch will be at the Terrace Lounge at the Erie Beach hotel famous for its perch and celery bread! After lunch we will take a stroll to the pier and then on to the Harbour Museum. (Admission by donation). Comfortable shoes will do! Leader: Lorraine Sherred email: [email protected] Thurs. Oct 3 - Borer’s Falls to Waterdown - +/- 11 km. Meet for a 10:00 am. start at Grindstone Falls parking lot on Waterdown Road, just south of Hwy 5. We will carpool to Borer’s Falls on Rock Chapel Road and hike back. Great views to begin, then walks through the woods. The final stretch, up the Grindstone Creek cascade, is always lovely. Hiking boots. Rocky, hilly stretches. Bring a lunch, snack and water. Mod - 4. Leader Janina Vanderpost [email protected]

Thurs. Oct. 10 - 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. Mod - 3. Leader: Lorraine Sherred. Email [email protected]

Thurs. Oct 17 - Jordan/Balls Falls Loop Hike - 10 km . 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 Jordan. Please let the hike leader know if you plan to go directly to Jordan. Hiking boots. Bring water, snack and lunch. Pace: Moderate. Terrain: 4. Leader: Terry Rose. (905) 637-2918. [email protected]

Thurs. Oct. 24 - Culham Trail - +/- 10 km. Meet for a 10:00 am. start in the first parking lot of Erindale Park on the north side of Highway 5 (Dundas St.), just east of Mississauga Rd. in Mississauga. We will carpool to Rivergrove Community Centre on River Grove Drive and hike back along the . Mod - 3. Bring a lunch and water. Leader: Anne Armstrong - 905-337-3937. [email protected]

Thurs. Oct. 31 - Dundas Valley - +/- 10 km. Meet for a 10:00 am. start at the Tiffany Falls parking lot on Wilson St. in Ancaster for a loop walk to the Dundas Valley Trail Centre and back, passing the lovely waterfalls on our way. Bring a lunch and water. Map 8. Have your BTC membership card on display in your car for free parking, otherwise parking fee in effect. Hamilton Conservation Authority membership card can also be used. Mod -3/4 Leader: Phill Armstrong 905- 337-3937 email: [email protected]

Thurs. Nov. 7 - Eagles in Brantford - +/- 3 1/2 hrs. Meet for a 10:00 am. start at Glenhurst Gardens on 20 Ava Rd. in Brantford. Take the 403 to Brantford. Exit at Paris Rd. Turn left onto the Paris Rd. At the stoplights turn right onto Hardy Rd. Cross the railway tracks and turn left onto Ava Rd. and proceed to Glenhurst Gardens at 20 Ava Rd. Bring a snack, water, lunch, and sunscreen. Mod. - 2. Hike Leader: Lorraine Sherred. Please email [email protected] Thurs. Nov. 14 - Tews and Websters Falls - 10-12 km. Meet for a 10 am. start in the Dundas Driving Park in the east parking lot area. We will hike to the waterfalls and back. Hiking boots, sticks, water, snacks and lunch. NO DOGS. A strenuous hill. Mod - 4. Leader Marion Fletcher (905) 628-5537 Thurs. Nov. 21 - Mount Nemo - +/-9 km. Meet for a 10:00 am. start at the corner of Walkers Line and Number 2 Sideroad. We will do a loop hike of the area using main Bruce Trail and Conservation Area trails. Mod - 4. Map 10. Hiking boots, icers? Bring a snack and water. Optional lunch stop afterwards. Leader: Anne Armstrong - 905-337-3937. [email protected] Thurs. Nov. 28 - Patterson Road to City View Park - 10 km Meet for a 9:30 am. start at City View Park, Burlington (south parking lot). We will car pool to Patterson Road Highway 6 underpass. Hiking boots, icers? Bring water and snack. Pace: Moderate. Terrain: 4. Leader: Terry Rose. (905) 637-2918. [email protected]