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Iroquoia Summer Hikes 2014 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 These walks are suspended for the summer due to an injury sustained by the leader. To be restored at a later date. 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 Ontario, 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 Sun. June 1 - Greensville Falls Loop – approx. 10 km. 3 hrs. Meet for 9:30 am. start at Webster’s Falls parking lot (see Map 8 of the Bruce Trail Guide), on Short Road (off Harvest Road) in Greensivlle. Conservation area parking fee will apply. We’ll hike around Webster’s & Tew’s Falls and Dundas Park to enjoy the views. Snack at 11 a.m. For those interested, pub lunch after in downtown Dundas. Pace: Leisurely (3 km./hr. or less). Level of difficulty: Moderate (a few steps & hills). Leader: Gary Wrathall 905-681-6167 (Burlington) [email protected]. For any questions, call or e-mail no later than 5 p.m. day before hike. Sun. June 8 - Iroquoia (Waterdown) - 18 km. Meet at 9:00 am. Km 64.6. Map 9. QEW to 403 to Hamilton, N Hwy 6, W on York Rd, North end on old Guelph Rd. Do not turn left to Patterson Road. Car shuttle to starting point. BEEN TIRED OF LONG WINTER WAITING FOR RUGGED TRAIL ON HOT SUMMER !!. Pub stop after if you want to. Pace - brisk. Terrain - Strenuous. Leader: Henry Kim [email protected](Mon-Thur). Sat. June 14 - 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, located off Governors Road in Dundas, we will walk the Sawmill Trail, a loop of about 4 km. and return to the Trail Centre and a 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 steep hills. Hiking boots or sturdy shoes are necessary. Parking fee 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 Sat. June 14 - 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). Pace - medium. Terrain - moderate. Map 9. Leader: Vern Erickson 905-667-4370, [email protected]. Sun. June 15 - Scotsdale Farm Loop - 10 km. Meet for a 10:00 am. start in the parking lot of Scotsdale Farm off of Trafalgar Rd., north of Highway 7. Map 13. We will do a loop hike using a combination of blue side trails and main trail. Bring water, sunscreen, insect repellent and lunch. Pace - medium. Terrain - moderate. Lots of shade to keep us cool. Directions: North on Trafalgar Rd to where it meets Highway 7. Turn left and continue north to where Trafalgar Rd. goes off the right. Follow Trafalgar Rd. to the entrance to Scotsdale Farm on your right. It’s easy to miss. Leader: Anne Armstrong [email protected] Sun. June 15 Iroquoia (Dundas) 15 km. Meet at 9:00 am. at Km. 40.6. Map 8. QEW to 403 to Hamilton. Get on Lincoln Alexander Pkwy, exit Mohawk Rd and Golf Links Rd. At intersection left turn(east bound) on Mohawk Rd W, left on Scenic Drive to the Escarpment under hydro tower.. Car shuttle to starting point. BEEN TIRED OF LONG WINTER. WAITING FOR RUGGED TRAIL ON HOT SUMMER !!. Pub stop after if you want to. Pace - brisk. Terrain - moderate. Leader: Henry Kim [email protected] (Mon-Thur). Sun. Fri. to Sun. June 20-22 12th 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. $35.00 for the glass bottom boat and Parks Canada fee). The wildflowers 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) 579-8210 [email protected]. Sun. June 22 - R.B.G. Arboretum - 7-8 km. Meet for a 10:00 am. start in the parking lot at the York Road entrance to the R.B.G. (you can park on the roadside near that lot). We will do a loop hike on the R.B.G. North Shore trails. Pace - medium. Terrain - moderate. Map 8. Leader: Vern Erickson 905-667-4370, [email protected]. Sun. June 22 - Gentle hike at Crawford Lake - +/- 4km 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. Rocky sections. Bring water and snack. Suitable for all ages. No dogs please. Pace – Leisurely. Terrain - moderate. Leader: Valerie Dobson 905-828-1729 VMDhiker@gmail. Sun. June 22 - Burlington-Waterdown - approx. 10 km. 3 hrs. Meet for 9:30 am. start in Burlington’s City View Park, atop the Escarpment, in the parking area closest to the Niagara Escarpment. If coming south from Dundas Street (former Hwy. 5), it’s the second park entrance on your left; if coming north on Kern’s Road, it’s the first entrance on your right. See Map 9 of the Bruce Trail Guide. We’ll hike over to Smokey Hollow & the ‘Great Falls’ in Waterdown, then back using some side trails. Snack at 11 a.m. For those interested, pub lunch after in nearby Waterdown. Pace: Leisurely (3 km./hr. or less). Level of difficulty: Moderate (small hills, some rocky footing). Leader: Gary Wrathall 905-681-6167 (Burlington) [email protected]. For any questions, call or e-mail no later than 5 p.m. day before hike. Sat. July 5 - Mike Weir Winery Hike - 3 hrs. Meet at Mike Weir Estate Winery (aka East Dell Winery, 4041 Locust Lane, Beamsville) at 9:00 am. and carpool to the Lion’s Club pool in Grimsby. Wine and juice tasting to follow. (Pace - Medium. Terrain -Strenuous) Leader: Bruce Manion 289-235- 9192 Sun. July 6 - Toronto (Silver Creek). - 16 km. Meet 9:00 am. at Km. 38.5. Map 13. 401 W, N on Winston Churchill Blvd. to Terra Cotta, W on 27 Side Rd, N on Tenth Line 2 km drive where the trail cross the road. Car shuttle to starting point. BEEN TIRED OF LONG WINTER. WAITING FOR RUGGED TRAIL ON HOT SUMMER !!. Pub stop after if you want to. Pace - brisk. Terrain - moderate. Leader: Henry Kim [email protected](Mon-Thur). Sat. July 12 - Toronto Section - Approx. 5 km. Limehouse, Map 12. This less than 5 km loop hike will take approximately 2 hours and is at a leisurely pace over easy terrain.There is no dropout point. No dogs please.There will be a refreshment/pub stop afterwards. Depart: 8:00 am. Parking lot in front of Limehouse Public School. GPS Coordinates: N 43 38.300' W 79 58.750' Directions: Take Trafalgar Road north from the 401 to Highway #7. Turn left, then after half a kilometre turn left again on 22 Sideroad, and follow to Limehouse where the school is on the right hand side of the road. Hike Description: A photography hike offering many creative possibilities in the Conservation Area at Limehouse. The slow pace allows for plenty of opportunity for all to take photographs of whatever takes their imagination. (If you are looking for a hike that is a good physical workout, this is the WRONG hike!) This hike is open to all who own a camera, whether digital or film, from Box-Brownie to the latest top of the line DSLR. Tripods will be available to use, but please bring your own if you have one. Note, if working with a digital camera, please ensure your memory card is empty of other photographs before coming on the hike.
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