The Iroquoian. Official Newsletter of the Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club SIGHTS ON THE TRAIL. A Racoon runs up a tree as hikers approach

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1 The Iroquoian Official Newsletter of the Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club FALL 2013 VOL 51. No 1 SIGHTS ON THE TRAIL END TO END Look inside for more details on the 50th Anniversary END TO END with special badge! BRUCE TRAIL DAY OCTOBER 6, 2013 Wildlife on the trail The diverse landscape of the niagara escarpment provides habitat to 350 bird species, 53 species of mammals, 36 species of reptiles and amphibians and 90 varieties of fish. As a Bruce Trail member, your valued membership dues and donations help to preserve this precious ecosystem. Fortunately for us hikers, the Bruce Trail winds through this A Racoon runs up a tree as hikers approach amazing habitat. One of my absolute favourite things about hiking is encountering wildlife on the trail. While I do love how the birds provide a soundtrack of song while I hike, there is nothing more exciting than an encounter with a grazing deer or a surprised racoon. I would imagine that many of you have your own amazing wildlife encounters. Some are already legendary within the club! For the next edition of the newsletter, send in your amazing story about a wildlife encounter on the trail. We will post a few of the best stories in the winter edition of the Iroquoian. 1

2 IBTC Board of Directors 2013/2014 President CathieMills Vice-President Gary Wrathall Secretary Lynette Weber Treasurer Martin Hazleden Fundraising Director Doug Stansbury BTC Board Rep. Paul Toffoletti Membership Director Vern Erickson Media Director Michael McDonald Trail Director Ken Lawday Hiking Director Anne Armstrong Landowner Relations Director John Farquharson Land Stewardship Director Gary Beaudoin Volunteer Membership Ron Simpkin VISIT THE CLUB S WEBSITE FOR INFORMATION AND ACTIVITIES: The Iroquoian Newsletter is published quarterly by the IBTC, one of nine member clubs of the Bruce Trail Conservancy, a registered non-profit organization. We welcome submission of articles or photographs for publication from our members. All submissions will be reviewed and must be approved by the Board of Directors. Contact the Newsletter Editor at editors.iroquoian@gmail.com For Advertising submissions please contact KATHY BOYCE - kathyjboyce@gmail.com THE IROQUOIAN PUBLICATION DEADLINES SPRING ISSUE - JANUARY 20 SUMMER ISSUE - APRIL 20 FALL ISSUE - JULY 20 WINTER ISSUE - OCTOBER 20 PLEASE STRONGLY CONSIDER SIGNING UP FOR THE ELECTRONIC VERSION OF THIS NEWSLETTER We have an active FACEBOOK page with lots of pictures and updates about the club. Join the social media revolution and like our page! IroquoiaBruceTrailClub We ARE ALSO ACTIVE ON TWITTER. PLEASE FOLLOW US! IroquoiaBruceTr 2

3 50th Anniversary END TO END The annual Iroquoia Club End to End is held in four hikes over two weekends and will take place on October 19, 20 and 26, 27, The section is 130 km. long and each hike averages 32 km or more. This is a challenging, but richly rewarding series of hikes. All hikes will start at 7:00 a.m. at predetermined locations. A bus will take all participants to the start of the hike. Space is limited to the number of people on the bus. Volunteers will be at check points with water and snacks along the way. The hike can be completed at your pace, but it is expected that participants will be able to finish by 4 pm. The registration fee is $30 for all four hikes, or $8 per day that you wish to hike. The fee covers the cost of transportation and receiving a special 50th Anniversary badge for those who complete all four hikes. Hikes will go rain or shine. The first day meeting location will be on the west shoulder of Guelph Line, between Dundas Street and No. 1 Sideroad in Burlington. Map 10, km You will receive a document with the meeting point locations for the remaining three hikes on the first day s hike. Please make your cheque payable to the Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club, and mail to Dan Welsh, 812 8th Concession Road West, R.R. 3, Puslinch ON, N0B 2J0. Please include your phone number. For further information, call Dan Welsh at or bluebird6@sympatico.ca 3

4 A N O T E F R O M T H E T R A I L D I R E C T O R - K E N L AW D AY Trail Maintenance Award Nominations! Come September, the BTC will be holding it s Annual General Meeting. During the Saturday evening dinner, the attendees are given an insight into all the hard work done by each Club s trail maintenance volunteers but that s not all! The presentation culminates in the presentation of the Annual BTC Trail Awards. These awards highlight the very best in trail maintenance. Two of these prestigious awards are the Tom East Award and the Philip and Jean Gosling Award. The Philip and Jean Gosling Award recognizes a Bruce Trail Club that has clearly demonstrated excellence in improving an existing trail section. The criteria includes: a high over all standard of trail maintenance with emphasis on improved environmental management of the tread way; development of trail structures that result in environmental and innovative improvements to a complete trail section and; construction of trail structures which display a high degree of excellence in design, workmanship and volunteer effort. The Tom East Award highlights trail building and development by a Bruce Trail Club. The selection criteria include rerouting of the main trail on to the Optimum Route, off road or other desirable location. Your Iroquoia Club trail maintenance team has submitted nominations for both of these awards: The Philip and Jean Gosling Award: Heading northwards from Governors Road in Dundas, the main Trail passes through a portion of the Dundas Valley Conservation Area and an associated area of marsh. This are is seasonally flooded and can remain as an area of mud. Some years ago, one boardwalk was built over the mainly wet area, but subsequent weather pattern changes have increased this area. The result has been that users have laid odd pieces of wood across the trail as an attempt to keep their feet dry. A decision was taken in early 2012 to build an 18m (60 ft) extension on the south side of the existing boardwalk over he area where the logs had been laid. This would allow for the removal of the wood debris and restoration of the natural ground cover. This project would not normally be much of a challenge well within the normal activities of the Club s Trail Maintenance team. There was, however, one significant factor to take into consideration; this was a recognized Jefferson Salamander habitat. As required for any new structure on the Trail, an NEC permit was applied for and this in turn led to much discussion among many interested parties. To cut a long story short, when the NEC permit was finally issued it contained a long list of conditions that had to be fulfilled before construction could begin. These conditions included: - Approval of a Minor Site Plan application by the City of Hamilton. - A Building permit from the City of Hamilton. - A special Permit from the Ministry of Natural Resources in relation to the Jefferson Salamanders as a species at risk.! 4

5 Further discussions with the City of Hamilton allowed for approval of this construction without the need for the formal Site Plan or Building Permits. However, discussions with the Species at Risk Biologist at the MNR highlighted that we would need a certified Ecologist complete with a Wildlife Capture Permit on site throughout the construction. If, during construction, we found a Jefferson salamander then work would stop while the Ecologist carefully moved the salamander to another location. Fortunately, staff at Conservation Hamilton agreed to obtain the required permit and be on site with us. They also volunteered to assist in moving the required lumber to the site, saving us much time and effort! The planning and construction of this simple boardwalk actually involved much behind the scenes work that often goes unrecognized. It also showed how mutual involvement and cooperation between many independent bodies can actually work on occasion to improve the Trail whilst still being mindful of the environment that we are pledged to protect. 5

6 The Tom East Award: If there is any one aspect of the Bruce Trail that speaks most loudly to those members and visitors using the Trail, it is the condition and positioning of the trail blazes. Over the years many of the Iroquoia Club s trail captains have worked hard to keep the blazes up to standard, but inevitably the overall quality and consistency of both the main Trail and side trail blazes deteriorates. Fall, 2012, saw the culmination of a 2-year project within the Iroquoia Club where dedicated teams of trained volunteers went out and re-blazed not only the main Trail, but also every side trail within the Club s section. Using this dedicated team approach, working with each Trail Captain as required, gave a unified standard for all the blazes and ensured the blazes were in the correct locations. The teams also renewed or moved trail diamonds and other signage as appropriate. In total, 982 volunteer-hours were dedicated to re-blazing the main Trail and 123 volunteer-hours to re-blazing all side trails. Team volunteers were fitted out with complete blazing kits and special T-shirts to help spread the message along the trail as they worked.! This project was a good example of volunteer teamwork and training paying dividends! Caledon Hills Bruce Trail Club Annual End-to-End Hike Thanksgiving Weekend - October 12, 13, and The Caledon Hills Bruce Trail Club invites you to join us for our annual end-to-end hike of the Caledon Hills section of the Bruce Trail on the Thanksgiving weekend. Plan now to participate in one of the most enjoyable and challenging hiking experiences of the year, a 70 km hike through the spectacular fall colours of the Caledon Hills. You can complete the 70 km distance over the three days of the Thanksgiving weekend or the same distance over Saturday and Sunday. Join the select group of hardy hikers who have earned the "Fall Colours" end-to-end badge, awarded only to those who complete this event. The cost is: $25.00 for the three-day event. $20.00 for the two-day event. $10.00 for a single day. To register please send a cheque payable to the Caledon Hills Bruce Trail Club, to: Peter Leeney 902 Silver Birch Trail Mississauga, ON L5J 4C1 6

7 VOLUNTEER - Be a part of the Bruce Trail The Bruce Trail needs you! After enjoying all the gifts the Bruce Trail has to offer, many people have decided to give something back to the Trail. This is your opportunity to help secure the Bruce Trail, share your experiences, be a part of a team, learn new skills and develop lasting friendships. Volunteering with the Bruce Trail Conservancy allows you to choose from a variety of opportunities with various levels of commitment. From the boardroom to the Trail, volunteers typically commit between 4 to 16 hours a month to their positions. Today, more than 1250 volunteers donate their time and talents to the Bruce Trail Conservancy and its nine member Clubs. With opportunities to suit everyone, there is a place for you. Please join our effort to secure the Trail. Volunteer and be a part of the Bruce Trail! Learn more about the many volunteer positions within the Bruce Trail Clubs and the Bruce Trail Conservancy. Read our newsletter for BTC trail maintenance volunteers -Treadway Take the online quiz and test your knowledge of the Bruce Trail Conservancy Apply online today For more information, contact: Ron Simpkin - Iroquoia Volunteer Membership Director - ronnies6214@gmail.com OR Jackie Randle, Director of Volunteer Programs - Bruce Trail Conservancy jrandle@brucetrail.org 7

8 NEWS FROM THE TRAIL... BRUCE TRAIL DAY City View Park (Burlington) Hosted by: Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club ( Date & Time: Sunday, Oct. 6, :00 & 11:00 am. and 1:00 & 2:00 pm. Description: Join us for a guided hike along the Bruce Trail on the edge of the Niagara Escarpment, with beautiful views overlooking Burlington and Lake Ontario. Follow the trail as it winds through forests, along the escarpment and learn more about the Bruce Trail from Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club members. Learn about our year-round hiking program and trail maintenance opportunities. This event is not suitable for persons with walking difficulties. No pets or strollers please. Directions: From QEW/ 403, exit at Brant Street and turn north, turn left onto North Service Road, turn right onto Kerns Road and drive up to the top of the escarpment. City View Park will be on your right after you go up the winding road. Look for our sign indicating which park entrance to use. From Highway #5, turn south onto Kerns Road and proceed to the second (most southerly) parking lot on the east side. END TO END REMINDER The annual Iroquoia Club End to End is held in four hikes over two weekends and will take place on October 19, 20 and 26, 27, The section is 130 km. long and each hike averages 32 km or more. This is a challenging, but richly rewarding series of hikes. All hikes will start at 7:00 a.m. at predetermined locations. A bus will take all participants to the start of the hike. Space is limited to the number of people on the bus. Volunteers will be at check points with water and snacks along the way. The hike can be completed at your pace, but it is expected that participants will be able to finish by 4 pm. The registration fee is $30 for all four hikes, or $8 per day that you wish to hike. The fee covers the cost of transportation and receiving a special 50th Anniversary badge for those who complete all four hikes. Hikes will go rain or shine. The first day meeting location will be on the west shoulder of Guelph Line, between Dundas Street and No. 1 Sideroad in Burlington. Map 10, km You will receive a document with the meeting point locations for the remaining three hikes on the first day s hike. Please make your cheque payable to the Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club, and mail to Dan Welsh, 812 8th Concession Road West, R.R. 3, Puslinch ON, N0B 2J0. Please include your phone number. For further information, call Dan Welsh at or bluebird6@sympatico.ca 8

9 Official Launch of the Cootes to Escarpment EcoPark System Canada s newest urban ecopark The creation of Canada s newest urban ecopark, the Cootes to Escarpment EcoPark System, was celebrated Saturday, June 22, 2013 in a public launch event at Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington. The Cootes to Escarpment EcoPark System lies at the western end of Lake Ontario between the Niagara Escarpment and Cootes Paradise/Hamilton Harbour. It comprises almost 1,900 hectares (4,700 acres) of natural lands and open space distributed across more than 150 different properties owned and managed by nine organizations including the Bruce Trail Conservancy, City of Burlington, Conservation Halton, Halton Region, City of Hamilton, Hamilton Conservation Authority, Hamilton Naturalists Club, McMaster University and Royal Botanical Gardens. The Cootes to Escarpment EcoPark System was created on June 20, 2013 via a Memorandum of Understanding among these organizations. Several dignitaries were on hand to mark the historic event, including MPs David Christopherson (Hamilton Centre) and Mike Wallace (Burlington); the Honourable Ted McMeekin, Ontario Minister of Community and Social Affairs and MPP for Ancaster-Dundas-Flamborough-Westdale; Bob Bratina, Mayor of Hamilton; Rick Goldring, Mayor of Burlington; Patrick Deane, President of McMaster University, along with senior representatives of the other partner organizations. A Letter of Greeting from Halton Regional Chair, Gary Carr, was read aloud. This achievement represents the good faith efforts of ten different local government and non-profit organizations, and the expanded green space it creates is a legacy we can be proud to leave our children, said Ted McMeekin, MPP of Ancaster-Dundas-Flamborough-Westdale. As the Mayor of Hamilton, this is another example of how working together and building strong trusting relationships benefits the City s future goals. As Hamilton city moves forward economically, we must also stay focused on the richness of our unique and cherished natural lands locally, regionally and nationally, said Hamilton Mayor Bob Bratina. The City of Burlington is extremely pleased to be one of the 10 partner agencies collaborating on this innovative and effective approach to preserving valuable natural and cultural heritage. The Cootes to Escarpment Park System will create a lasting legacy for future generations and provide sustainable outdoor recreation and education opportunities for our communities, said Burlington Mayor Rick Goldring. Mayor Golding also noted that "there's plenty of room at the table" for the provincial and federal levels of government to contribute to the partnership. The Cootes to Escarpment EcoPark System initiative has been under way since 2006, when the partner organizations began to explore how they can best protect, restore and connect the natural lands and open space they own and manage at the western end of Lake Ontario. This is one of the most biologically rich areas of Canada, home to more than 1,500 plant and animal species, including more than 50 species-at-risk. It is also the last intact ecological connection between Lake Ontario wetlands and the Niagara Escarpment, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. These natural lands are also situated in one of Canada s most vibrant and rapidly growing urban regions, the Hamilton- Burlington region. Economic growth and urban development have caused the natural areas to become fragmented by roads, rail lines and other features of urbanization. The result is a disconnected patchwork of smaller protected areas, each valuable but isolated and ultimately unsustainable. This situation presents an urgent need to reconnect, restore and protect these valuable lands, and to create a lasting legacy for current and future generations. The Cootes to Escarpment EcoPark System provides a framework for the partners to work together to restore the lands they currently own, secure new lands to connect existing green space, and support stewardship on privately-owned lands. The Cootes to Escarpment EcoPark System is one of the largest near-urban parks in Canada. It builds on the legacy of local visionaries who protected the natural lands that today make up Royal Botanical Gardens and the numerous parks and protected areas in Burlington and Hamilton, preserving remarkable natural and cultural heritage for future generations. The project is made possible through funding from the Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation and the Ontario Trillium Foundation, along with financial and in-kind contributions from the partner organizations. Visit for more information. 9

10 The Adventure to Tobermory What an adventure it has been for the fi2y eight hikers who were at the mee8ng point for the first hike. The some forty hikers who remain, now deep in the Peninsula sec8on with just six hikes remaining this Autumn, can t say they weren t warned that adventure would present itself in many forms, whilst walking the complete length of the Bruce Trail from Niagara to Tobermory. A2er all, it was on the car shuhle to the start point of the second hike that they got their first adventure experience, when the leader got the convoy lost around Beaver Dams Road, south of St. Catharines! (Unexpected construc8on will do that to you every 8me.) And it went from there. What other forms did adventure take? Well they cover the whole spectrum. Naviga8on to mee8ng points provided further moments, with the best example occurring just this past Spring. Inglis Falls was the loca8on on the Sunday, which had been the shuhle to point for the previous day s hike. All were present who had hiked the previous day, except one, and it was the 8me for departure, with all present in their cars and the convoy heading up the driveway. Then there appeared an OPP cruiser around the bend ahead, providing police escort to a certain silver compact car, driven by our missing hiker who had gone to Walter s Falls by mistake! All had a good laugh at that, including our missing hiker. Were flashing cherries and higher than posted speeds involved? Nobody s saying. It was around the fourth hike that the group stood in steady falling rain, when they were reminded of one of the solemn announcements at the first gathering, that it would NOT be possible for them to hike all the way from Niagara to Tobermory without hiking in the rain on occasion. Later that day we found ourselves fording knee deep water, in seasonal streams that normally only flow with snow melt in the Spring thaw. Then later that morning we watched the sober sight of a large, mature maple come crashing down as a result of a lightning strike some 300 yards away along an adjacent slope of the escarpment. (Our loca8on, at the bohom of the slope in dense bush was a considerably safer loca8on, albeit just as wet.) Since then, wet hike incidents have been a regular feature, such as the unforgehable one in the Beaver Valley, when we watched one of our number take a long slide down a muddy slope, complete with a full expedi8on pack strapped to her back. Real wildlife encounters have provided opportuni8es for first hand experiences, for some, of creatures only ever seen on TVO documentaries. Wild turkeys do fly (albeit clumsily), indigo bun8ngs are gorgeous, and though porcupines don t ahack, they could be cuddly if it were not for the quills. September and October this year will see us walking through black bear and massasauga rahlesnake country in the Peninsula sec8on, but as ever, the leader is not promising encounters. New skills have been learned by all, most notably from another poten8al health threat from the environment that some had never encountered before. As the presence of an approaching vehicle on a road stretch brings the cry of, CAR! similarly this year we have had the cry of POISON IVY! All the group have become quite experienced in recognizing poison ivy now, in its many varia8ons of shape and size. Members of the group have mostly been from the Iroquoia, Toronto and Caledon clubs, with individuals traveling from places as far afield as the east side of Toronto, Grimsby, and Windsor. Strong friendships have formed between people from all backgrounds, age groups, diverse (yet s8ll respected) opinions and idiosyncrasies. I mustn t forget a special thank you to Earl Cowan from all the rest of us, for the lunch8me cookies. What Bruce Trail characters, personali8es and legends have been met along the way. But now though, we are near the end of the fi2y hikes it will take to get to the northern cairn in Tobermory. Of one thing I am certain, the friendships between members of the group will remain. Also, that if you want a bucket list adventure, hike the Bruce Trail end- to- end. Will this group con8nue to hike together, somewhere, somehow, some way next year? At the 8me of wri8ng (the end of June), who knows, but the possibility is the frequent subject of snack break discussion. First though, we have the celebra8on brunch to get to, at the Princess Hotel, Tobermory, on 6 th October! Bob Humphreys 10

11 IROQUOIA FRIENDSHIP TRAIL HIKE SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 28 12KM MODERATE PACE CITYVIEW PARK TO SMOKEY HOLLOW AND BACK READ RSVP DETAILS BELOW The Bruce Trail Conservancy (BTC) and the Offa s Dyke Path (Wales) are working together to create a Friendship Trail. The Friendship Trail will consist of each trail naming one sec8on of trail as the Bruce Trail Offa s Dyke Path - Friendship Trail. The Friendship Trail will contain signage recognizing the Friendship between the two organiza8ons. The Friendship Trail will be located on the Bruce Trail from Smokey Hollow in Hamilton to City View Park in Burlington. This Friendship signified by the Friendship Trail will encourage each organiza8on to share informa8on on how the trails are built and maintained and the type of structures and facili8es on the trail. The main goals of the Friendship Trail program are: To create a venue for sharing of informa8on interna8onally To promote the importance of hiking trails To recognize the interna8onal significance of crea8ng an ongoing rela8onship with hiking trails around the world To increase publicity and tourism both locally and interna8onally for the Bruce Trail and for the municipali8es that thetrail runs through. There are currently three Friendship Trails on the Bruce Trail. They are with the Jeju Olle Founda8on (South Korea), the Cotswold Way (England) and the Lebanon Mountain Trail (Lebanon). This will be the fourth Friendship Trail to open. The Bruce Trail Conservancy would like to invite you to be a part of the opening ceremony for this trail. A special hike will take place along the Friendship Trail from Cityview Park to Smokey Hollow and back. Meet at Cityview Park in the SOUTH parking lot from Kerns Road ( near km 74.9 map 9). Approx. distance is 12km at a moderate pace with some steep hills on the Ian Reid ST and the Waterdown Road ST. When the hikers get to Smokey Hollow, there will be a special ceremony and light lunch offered to all those who register. BUT YOU MUST REGISTER. Please RSVP by September 15 th to Jackie Randle at jrandle@brucetrail.org or call

12 ONCE UPON A TRAIL PART 3 By Paul Toffoletti Happy 50 th Birthday Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club. The Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club was born at 8:00 pm on September 5 th, 1963 at the Royal Botanical Gardens, and weighing in at 21 members present for the organizational meeting. For the past year, Howard Petch, was the Chair of the Greater Hamilton Bruce Trail Field Committee, whose responsibility was mainly to build the trail and get landowner approvals. Since the BTA now had it s Letters Patent and was an independently recognized organization, it was felt that the Hamilton group had to move on to the next phase and become a fully functioning Club with expanded roles. The first item on the agenda was progress reports from all the sections. As you read below, you will see that the area through Burlington and up to the 401 was moving slowly. In fact, nobody was really doing much work north of Mount Nemo. It would take a few more years before they got all the landowner approvals to have a continuous trail between Mount Nemo and Highway 401. You will also note that the work to open the trail was in various stages of development, and not done all at once, which is what a lot of people (including myself) thought. Mr. Laurie Eaton Grimsby Hamilton: 4.5 miles have been blazed, 3 miles ready to blaze, 4 miles walked (not blazed), 3 miles not walked. Section from Devil s Punch Bowl to King s Forest not yet surveyed. The is a proposed zoo to be placed in King s Forest that may impact the location of the trail. E. Dinniwell Central Hamilton: Most of this area has been blazed and expect to have it completed by year end. Considerable earth slippage in the Chedoke area. This area is now awaiting removal of the earth by the City Works Dept. Dr. Howard Petch Ancaster: Whole section walked, almost 100% owner approved. Ready to start blazing. Mrs. Edith Lloyd Dundas: 100% walked, owner approved, and blazed, and ready for walking September 7 th. Mrs. Lloyd expressed her thanks to the 60 workers who have helped in the construction of this difficult section. Noted that some parts are already showing wear. Jim Lemon Waterdown: Total length walked, and several miles owner approved. Start blazing next spring. Eric Hill Burlington to Mount Nemo: Little to report. Almost 100% walked. Owners will be approached for their permission in the near future. The next item was the nomination of Officers for the newly formed Club. Dr. Petch called on Mr. Eaton to name the nominating committee selections for President. Mr. Jan Kamermans was acclaimed as the first President. The following Officers were also elected: Mr. Cecil Corfe VP; Mr. Laurie Eaton Secretary; Miss A. Boland Treasurer; Mrs. E. Lloyd - Director; Dr. H. Petch Director; Mr. J. Lemon Director. After a short recess, the newly elected President took over from Mr. Petch. Mr. Kamerman pointed out to the members that it was this Boards job to get the Club off the ground. It was suggested that a Technical Committee be formed to familiarize itself with certain aspects of the trail still to come, such as camping places, shelters, quartermasters stores. One of the other items on the agenda that evening was the naming of the Club. According to the minutes: A motion proposed by Leon Hogg and seconded by Howard Petch to call the new club Hamilton Bruce Trail Club, was withdrawn with Mr. Petch s consent, in favour of a motion that a number of names be put on the blackboard and a vote be taken. Out of approximately six different names, the most popular was IROQUOIA BRUCE TRAIL CLUB. The Club will be henceforth be known as that name. As I stated in my first article, there were some names proposed when the Field Committee was formed, but we do not have a record of what other names were proposed at this meeting. According the Bruce Trail News Vol. 1 Issue 2, The name Iroquoia is the name given to the tourist region from Grimsby through Hamilton to Burlington, and as our 60 miles of trail will run through this area, Iroquoia was the name chosen for the trail club. In the future Club minuites, there is reference to the Niagara Iroquoia Tourism office requesting information on the Bruce Trail. Interesting that our Club was named to fall in line with a government tourist region that no longer exist! From what I could tell, the first organized hike in Iroquoia took place on Saturday September 7 th in Dundas and was held as an official opening of the trail in the Iroquoia section. There were two hikes held but we do not know where the meeting place was. The CBC had a crew come and film the event. It was broadcast later that night. I will have to do some investigation work on this event. Here are some interesting notes from other meetings that I thought would be of interest to readers. Sept. 13, 1963 Mr. Kamermans contacted the CBC to request a copy of a film showing the recent opening of the trail in Dundas. The CBC refused his request. This is worth looking into again 50 years after. The first BTA AGM would take place at the RBG ON October 5 th 1963 and the Club was asked to help out. Sept. 30, 1963 Harvey Currel of the Toronto Telegram wanted to come walk the trail in Dundas and write an article about the trail through Spencer Gorge that would appear in the October 9 edition. Oct. 21, 1963 Balance of $94.43 with 18 paid members. An attempt is being made to restart work in the Rattlesnake area with the help of Brad Clements. A small article in the Globe and Mail announcing an organized hike lead to a crowd of people and cars filling up the parking lot at the Dundas train station (now demolished) which was not desired. Signs were installed informing people that parking was for rail service only. Sources: Iroquoia Minutes; Bruce Trail News Vol. 1 Issue

13 BECAUSE YOU LOVE THE BRUCE TRAIL [RISK & LIABILITY] I am sure you have noticed that many BTC activities, including hiking, now ask you to sign a waiver when you register. I know that many of you are puzzled even angry that you are being asked to do this. I hear comments like, why, after 50 years, is the BTC now requiring this? or I use the trail at my own risk and I would never dream of suing the BTC even if I do get badly injured. I will do my best to explain. We all know that the Bruce Trail can be a dangerous place: terrain (cliffs, crevasses, loose rocks, mud, ice, bogs): weather (extreme heat and cold, fog, wind); insects (ticks, mosquitoes, black fly); critters (snakes, bears), flora (poison ivy, giant hogweed). We love the escarpment and we will continue to enjoy it knowing full well the risks. The BTC owns significant lands along the trail. These lands have been acquired over decades through fundraising, donations and bequests. It is vital that the BTC protects those assets for our and future generations by practicing proper stewardship. Also substantial sections of the Bruce Trail cross private land. Comfortable Hiking Holidays (416) info@letshike.com ISRAEL March 17 to 30, 2014 Fascinating and complex, Israel offers immense diversity. Hike the lush vineyards of the Golan Heights & the deep canyons of the Judean Desert, plus the famed Jesus Trail from Nazareth to the Sea of Galillee. We shall visit Jerusalem, the Dead Sea, Masada, Bethlehem and Tel Aviv, and although this holiday is not religious by design, we cannot help but be immersed in the dominant role it has played for centuries. AMALFI COAST April 7 to 19, 2014 October 6 to 18, 2014 Italy never fails to captures the hearts (and stomachs) of its visitors, and the Amalfi Coast lives up to that reputation - towns perched impossibly on mountainsides, one of the most famous stretches of coastline in the world, sapphire-blue water in every direction, an infamous volcano and some of the finest Limoncello anywhere. Come hike in Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi and on the posh island of Capri. CORFU, GREECE May 12 to 25, 2014 This Greek island is the perfect combination of European flare and tranquil sea-side living. Hike to the heavens to visit holy monasteries and trek in shade of ancient olive groves. We promise - you will never tire of the deep, deep blue of the sea that surrounds you. Opa! IRELAND June 3 to 13, 2014 With more shades of green than you can imagine, the Emerald Isle lives up to its deserving reputation. From historical Dublin to picturesque Killarney & parts in between, we will take you hiking through some of the most sought-after scenery the country has to offer - and we'll even make a few pub stops along the way! KENYA July 6 to 18, 2014 Don t just drive through Kenya hike it too! Imagine encountering herds of zebras, giraffes and gazelles right on your path! Travel to 3 different parts of the country, take in incredible sunsets over the savannah, visit Masai herdsmen in their homes and, of course, see lions, elephants & leopards on our game drives. Accommodations include luxury tented camps and one night at The Ark! And did you know that July is the coolest month of the year in Kenya? 13

14 For a landowner to allow access he/she has a right to expect a level of responsible behaviour by BTC members and leaders. In many cases this means holding the landowner harmless against claims and carrying an appropriate level of liability insurance. The BTC carries Liability Insurance and you pay the premiums from your subscriptions. In order to obtain insurance at affordable premiums, the insurance company is entitled to a duty of care in return. That means that the BTC, its officers, staff and volunteers must carry out their functions in a responsible manner. This can include such things as hike leader training, trail maintenance protocols and asking hikers to sign disclosure waivers. These precautions will not prevent the BTC from being sued but it will go a long way towards having the case dismissed or mitigating any final damages. We live in an increasingly litigious society and waivers are now part of everyday life just ask any young parent signing their kid up for daycare or a soccer program. We ask for your patience and understanding in helping to protect this World Biosphere Reserve and our access to it because you love the Bruce Trail. IMPORTANT REMINDER From June to September 2013, the main Trail will be closed from east of James Mountain Road to west of Queen St. South/Beckett Drive in Hamilton due to the major reconstruction of Queen Street S. A reroute using local City streets is in effect and should be followed. Note that access through the construction zone is not possible. All hikers should heed temporary signage and follow the blazed reroute. 14

15 IROQUOIA FALL 2013 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 Slow km/hr Medium km/hr Very fast km/hr + Difficulty of terrain: Moderate km/hr Fast km/hr Mostly flat and easy, good footing Normal, some hills and poor footing Strenuous, hilly and poor footing Difficult, very hilly, rocky, poor footing Most rugged, very hilly, very rocky, Bad footing 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 Tiffany 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! 15

16 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 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 MISSISSAUGA 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 nancystevens7@gmail.com 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) or outdooractive@hotmail.com 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 don.matheson123@gmail.com (Alternate Contact: Bruce Manion bamontrails@cogeco.ca) 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 or l.carruthers@hotmail.com 16

17 GENERAL HIKES Sat. Aug Owen Sound km Meet 8:30 am. Map 32, Km 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 Difficult, variable and challenging. No dogs and no dropout points. Hiking Boots. Leader Ron Granger: (519) pm. Sun. Sept. 1 - Sydenham /Bayview Extension km. Meet 8:30 am. Map 30, Km Roadside parking on St.Vincent-Sydenham Townline at the entrance to Bayview Escarpment Provincial Nature Reserve. Car shuttle to Km Map 29 and hike back through Bognor Marsh and Bayview Escarpment Provincial Nature Reserve. Med Difficult, variable and challenging, No dogs and no dropout points. Hiking Boots. Leader: Ron Granger (519) 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 hikingrandma@gmail.com Mon. Sept. 2 - Sydenham Bayview Extension km Meet 8:30 am. Map 31, Km 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) 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 Niagara Escarpment on Fifty Road, and hike back. Snack break about 11 am. Moderate pace, level five difficulty. Questions: call or before 4 pm. day before hike. Leader: Gary Wrathall (Burlington) or gary.wrathall@sympatico.ca. Mon. Sept. 2 - Albion Falls (Orange Hike) 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 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 before 4 p.m. day before hike. Leader: Gary Wrathall (Burlington) or gary.wrathall@sympatico.ca. 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 , W Leader: Bob Humphreys, , 7-10 pm. walk2tobermory@gmail.com 17

18 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 , 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 , W Leader: Bob Humphreys, , 7-10 pm, walk2tobermory@gmail.com Sat. Sept 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 michaeldouglasmcdonald@gmail.com Tues. Sept 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) , or outdooractive@hotmail.com Sat. Sept 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 , verickson@cogeco.ca. Sat. Sept 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 , W Leader: Bob Humphreys, , 7-10 pm. walk2tobermory@gmail.com Sun. Sept 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 , 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 , W Leader: Bob Humphreys, , 7-10 pm, walk2tobermory@gmail.com 18

19 Sat. Sept 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 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 , or outdooractive@hotmail.com Sat. Oct. 5 - Caledon Hills, Albion Hills km Meet 8:30 am. Map 18, Km 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) 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 , 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 , W Leader: Bob Humphreys, , 7-10 pm. walk2tobermory@gmail.com Sunday October 6, Mountsberg Conservation Area. Loop 13 km. Med 3. Meet for 12:45 pm at the Mountsberg Conservation Area, Milborough Line, north of Campbellville Road. We will hike a loop including Pioneer Creek Trail, Sugarbush and Lookout Trails. Parking fee in effect or use your Conservation Area Pass (reduced rate for Bruce Trail members). Wear hiking boots and bring a snack and water. Contact Gayle Laws atgayle.laws@rogers.com. Will not proceed if raining. 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 , verickson@cogeco.ca. 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 , W Leader: Bob Humphreys, , 7-10 pm. walk2tobermory@gmail.com Sat. Oct R.B.G. Arboretum 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 , verickson@cogeco.ca. 19

20 Sat. Oct Sydenham, Bognar Marsh km. Meet 8:30 am. Map 29, Km 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 Difficult, variable and challenging. No dogs and no dropout points. Hiking Boots. Leader: Ron Granger - (519) pm. Leader: Ron Granger - (519) pm. Sun. Oct Sydenham /Walter s Falls Bay 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 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) pm. Mon. Oct Beaver Valley, Blantyre Km. Meet 8:30 am. Map 27, Km Epping Lookout parking lot. Eric Winkler Parkway, 300 m. north of County Rd 19 sideroad. Car shuttle to Km 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) 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: or gvincent@golden.net Sun. Oct. 20, - McCormack Trail 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 , verickson@cogeco.ca. Sun. Oct 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 15 th 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 hikingrandma@gmail.com Sun. Oct 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 Conservation Halton 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 before 4 p.m. day before hike. Leader: Gary Wrathall (Burlington) or gary.wrathall@sympatico.ca 20

21 Sat. Oct King's Forest 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 , verickson@cogeco.ca. Sat. Oct 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 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) Mon-Thur before 10 pm. or peter.leeney@utoronto.ca Sat. Oct Caledon Hills, Cheltenham Badlands Km. Meet 8:30 am. Map 27, Km 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) pm. Sat. Oct 26 - Britannia/Blind Line to Rattlesnake 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 jbertrand11@gmail.com (Please note: due to limited parking at the starting point, please call/ ahead to register as only 3-4 cars can be accommodated at the starting point) Sun. Oct 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) , or outdooractive@hotmail.com Sun. Nov. 3, - Sulphur, Main Loop & Spring Creek Trails 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 , verickson@cogeco.ca. Sat. Nov Toronto Section, Hilton Falls km. Meet 8:30 am. Map 11, Km Parking Lot on Sixth Line Access to Hilton Falls Side Trail. Loop hike the Hilton Falls Side Trail. Med Difficult, variable and challenging. No dogs and no dropout points. Hiking Boots. Leader: Ron Granger: (519) pm. 21

22 Sat. Nov 9 - Hilton Falls Side Trail Loop 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 jbertrand11@gmail.com 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 , verickson@cogeco.ca. 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) Mon-Thurs. before 10 pm. or peter.leeney@utoronto.ca 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 Kelso Conservation Area, 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 , W Leader: Bob Humphreys, , 7-10 pm walk2tobermory@gmail.com Sun. Nov 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 hikingrandpa@gmail.com Sun. Nov 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 , verickson@cogeco.ca Sun. Nov 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 hikingrandma@gmail.com Sat. Nov Speyside, Toronto Section 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 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 15 th Side road, and the parking lot is 300 metres along on the left hand side. GPS co-ordinates, N , W 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, , 7-10 pm. walk2tobermory@gmail.com 22

23 Sat. Nov Red Hill Valley 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 , verickson@cogeco.ca. *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 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 e.mackenzie@sympatico.ca or Tel (905) Dundas 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 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 stewch@mcmaster.ca Mon. Sept 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 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 /-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 /_15 km. Loop hike. Mon. Sept 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 along Hockley Hts ST and Main Trail back to cars on Hockley Rd. parking. Hilly, hiking boots, no dogs. Med /- 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 Hike main trail to Effingham St. and return via Black Walnut ST. Hiking Boots, no dogs. +/- 14 km. Med

24 Monday, October 14 - No Hike - Thanksgiving Holiday Mon. Oct 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 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 Toronto hikers can meet us at 9:15 am. Hike the trails of Silver Creek Conservation Area. Hiking boots, no dogs km. Med - 3. Mon. Nov No Hike - Remembrance Day Mon. Nov 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 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 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 or him at therebels@shaw.ca 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. 24

25 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. 25

26 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, 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 - ibtcrbguu@hotmail.com - Telephone Cell Phone Number 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 Meet at Lowville Park on Guelph Line, north of Highway 5, for a short loop hike, with lunch at the Lowville Bistro. Tues. Oct 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 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) 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 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

27 Wed. Sept 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 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 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 Toronto 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 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 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 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 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

28 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 c.rusynyk@sympatico.ca 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: fdouglas1@cogeco.ca Wed. Sept 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 afterhike 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, langlaislouise@gmail.com Wed. Sept 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, (Burlington) mikmac@cogeco.ca Wed. Sept 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. stewch@mcmaster.ca Cell on morning of hike Wed. Oct 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 akeenan@cogeco.ca 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, langlaislouise@gmail.com 28

29 Wed. Oct 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 myoung2@sympatico.ca Wed. Oct 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 (Burlington) mikmac@cogeco.ca Wed. Oct 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 rkihs@cogeco.ca 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 afterhike 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, langlaislouise@gmail.com Wed. Nov 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 myoung2@sympatico.ca Wed. Nov 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. stewch@mcmaster.ca Cell on morning of hike Wed. Nov 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 rkihs@cogeco.ca 29

30 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, c.rusynyk@sympatico.ca 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. c.rusynyk@sympatico.ca Cell at time of hike: Thurs. Sept 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 hikingrandma@gmail.com Thurs. Sept 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 hikingrandma@gmail.com 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 1looney@sympatico.ca 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 kayakhiker1@gmail.com Thurs. Oct 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. 1looney@sympatico.ca 30

31 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) termarintl@cogeco.ca Thurs. Oct 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 Credit River. Mod - 3. Bring a lunch and water. Leader: Anne Armstrong hikingrandma@gmail.com Thurs. Oct 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 hikingrandpa@gmail.com 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 Hike Leader: Lorraine Sherred. Please 1looney@sympatico.ca Thurs. Nov Tews and Websters Falls 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) Thurs. Nov 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 hikingrandma@gmail.com Thurs. Nov 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) termarintl@cogeco.ca 31

32 I R O Q U O I A B R U C E T R A I L C L U B Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to: The Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club Publication Mail Agreement # PO BOX 71507, Burlington, ON L7T 4J8 32