March 5, 2019 Tuesday Evening Not-the-Bruce Trail Hike Start: 7:00 PM End: 8:45 PM Location: Hamilton west mountain Distance: 8 km

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1 Spring Day Hike Schedule The following hikes are published by the Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club They are led by members of the Halton Outdoor Club. You should sign the waiver and emergency contact sheet that the leader will normally present. If you are not a member of Bruce Trail but are a member of Halton Outdoor Club you should check the member box N Every Friday Evening Burlington Waterfront Evening Hike Start: 7:30 PM End: 9:00 PM Location: Meet in the Lakeshore Road parking lot just east of the Waterfront Centre and restaurant Pace: Brisk Terrain: Easy Description: This will be a brisk walk along Lake Ontario, to the canal and back. Hike will be cancelled in poor weather. Hike Leader: Lorne Carruthers. For information call Lorne at or l.carruthers@ hotmail.com Every Monday Morning Radial Trail, Hamilton Start: 9:30 AM End: 12:00 PM Location: Parking lot of the Chedoke Golf Club in Hamilton. Distance: 10km loop. Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate Hike Description: Hamilton Radial Trail +/- 10km loop. Hike Leader: Daljeet Juneja ds.juneja@gmail.com Phone: Every Wednesday Evening starting March 13, 2019 Walk for Health and Fun - West Hamilton Start: 7:00 PM End: 9:00 PM Location: Corner of Mohawk and Upper Paradise in the Westcliffe Mall parking lot (near Food Basics) Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate Hike Description: Climb the steps and walk the streets and trails of West Hamilton. We will hike sections of the Bruce Trail as well as the trails of Iroquoia Heights C.A. There will be weekly walks all summer. Now we are all getting older we are not hiking as fast as we used to! Hike is cancelled if there is heavy rain. Hike Leader: Paul Lewis (905) or outdooractive@ hotmail.com March 5, 2019 Tuesday Evening Not-the-Bruce Trail Hike Start: 7:00 PM End: 8:45 PM Location: Hamilton west mountain Distance: 8 km Phill Armstrong 3 Mar 2019 page 1 of 11

2 Pace: Brisk Terrain: Easy Hike Description: This hike follows pieces of the Chedoke Rail Trail and streets along the escarpment edge and the pace will be brisk only where possible. The meeting place is the parking lot behind the club house of Hamilton's Chedoke Golf Course. The entrance to the course is near the west end of Aberdeen. Wear boots and bring icers in case. After all, it's March. An optional pub stop follows the hike. Hike Leader: Richard Reble at or (Tuesday night hikes will continue throughout the fair weather time of year to the end of November with the exception of Mar. 12 and a few Tuesdays around of late June and early July. I hope to see you again on the next Tuesday hike which is Mar. 19.) March 6, 2019 Good Companions - Oakville Ravines Start: 10:00 AM End: 12:30 PM Location: Oakville Distance: Approx. 9 km Pace: Leisurely Terrain: Moderate Hike Description: This hike will take us through a beautiful wood lot and along some of the winding ravines of Northeast Oakville. Expect some hills and poor footing. Icers may be necessary. Meet for a 10:00 am. start on the east side of the LCBO at Upper Oakville Shopping Mall located at Upper Middle Road and Eighth Line. Bring water and a snack. Hike Leader: Anne Armstrong hikingrandma@ gmail.com March 7, 2019 Monarch-Spring Creek Start: 10:00 AM End: 1:30 PM Location: Dundas Valley Distance: 11 km Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate Hike Description: For this loop hike, meet for 10:00 am start at the Sanctuary Drive parking lot for Sanctuary Park in Dundas. You can access Sanctuary Drive from Pleasant Avenue. We will doaloophikefirstaccessingthe Monarch Trail and continuing to the Dundas Valley CA Trail Centre. After a refreshment break at the Trail Centre, we will ontinue on the Spring Creek Trail back to Sanctuary Park. Bring water, icers and a snack/lunch. Hike Leader: Janina Vanderpost kayakhiker1@gmail. Com March 14, 2019 Thursday Group - Halton Agreement Forest Start: 10:00 AM End: 1:00 PM Location: Halton Agreement Forest Distance: 8 to 12 km. Pace: Leisurely Terrain: Easy Hike Description: Please join us for this loop hike in the always beautiful Halton Agreement Forest. The hike will be approx. 12 km. with an option to short hike the hike to 8 km. for those who prefer a shorter hike. The hike is mostly flat but could have some muddy and wet sections. Meet at the small parking lot on the east side of Guelph Line, opposite the Mohawk Raceway and Casino. Overflow Phill Armstrong 3 Mar 2019 page 2 of 11

3 parking is available in the north east corner of the Casino parking lot. Bring a lunch/snack and water. Icers may be necessary. Hike Leaders: Anne and Phill Armstrong - hikingrandma@ gmail.com March 17, 2019 Junior Hiker - Calcium Pits Adventure Start: 10:30 AM End: 12:30 PM Location: Calcium Pits Distance: 4 km. Pace: Leisurely Terrain: Moderate Hike Description: Please join me for an exploration of the Bruce Trail. Meet at the Calcium Pits on Twiss Rd. Km f (Map 11) for a 10:30 am. start. Bring a snack and water and $5 for the Winter Junior Hiker badge. Trail will have some hills and poor footing. Boot ices may be necessary. Please register with the leader. Hike Leader: Anne Armstrong - hikingrandma@gmail.com March 18, 2019 Happy Wanderers - Tiffany Falls to Dundas Trail Centre Start: 9:00 AM End: 1:30 PM Location: Dundas Valley Distance: 14 Pace: Medium, Brisk Terrain: Moderate Hike Description: We ll hike from Tiffany Falls parking lot (map 8 ed 29, 45.2 marker) to Sherman Falls to the trail centre and back. Bring lunch, water, icers, no dogs please. Hiking boots required. RSVP by wlr8362@gmail.com Hike Leader: Wayne Riley Cancellations the morning of the hike March 19, 2019 Tuesday Evening Not-the-Bruce Trail Hike Start: 7:00 PM End: 8:45 PM Location: East Hamilton Escarpment Rail Trail Distance: 8 km Pace: Brisk Terrain: Easy Hike Description: This hike mostly follows the Escarpment Rail Trail on Hamilton's east mountain. The pace will be brisk only where possible. The meeting place is a parking area on Mountain Brow Blvd. at the corner of Margate which is one block north of Fennell Ave. If there is no space left on Mountain Brow Blvd., park curbside on Margate. Wear boots and bring icers in case. After all, it s still only March. Optional pub stop will follow. Hike Leader: Richard Reble at reblerichard@gmail.com or before 9:00 p.m March 20, 2019 Hikers R Us - Hilton Falls Start: 9:00 AM End: 1:30 PM Location: Hilton Falls Conservation Area Distance: 14 K Pace: Medium, Brisk Terrain: Moderate Hike Description: We will meet at the main parking lot of Hilton Falls ( parking fee Phill Armstrong 3 Mar 2019 page 3 of 11

4 required ) and will hike the Hilton Falls, Red Oak and the Beaver Dam trails and return to the parking lot. Bring lunch, water, icers may be needed, no dogs please. Hiking bootsrequired.rsvpby wlr8362@gmail.com Hike Leader: Wayne Riley Cancellations the morning of the hike call March 26, 2019 Tuesday Evening Not-the-Bruce Trail Hike Start: 7:00 PM End: 8:45 PM Location: Hamilton Core Distance: 8 km Pace: Brisk Terrain: Moderate Hike Description: This hike will involve a very unusual look at Hamilton's core area. Let's just call it a mystery hike. After all, who knows where the Shadow lurks? Wear boots. We'll meet in the first parking lot on Mountain Brow Blvd. just to the east of the top of the Wentworth Street stairs. An optional pub stop will follow. Hike Leader: Richard Reble at reblerichard@gmail.com or before 9:00 p.m March 27, 2019 Good Companions - Loopy Hike Start: 10:00 AM End: 12:30 PM Location: Dundas Valley Distance: 8 km Pace: Leisurely Terrain: Moderate Hike Description: Meet at the Dundas Valley Trail Centre parking lot - lot closest to the Trail Centre. The entrance to the Trail Centre is located off Governors Road, Dundas. Parking fee or Hamilton Conservation Authority pass. Beginning at the Trail Centre, we will hike three loops involving the Spring Creek, John White and Sawmill trails. Some hilly and muddy sections to be expected. Hiking boots, icers? water and snack. Hike Leader: Janina Vanderpost vanderpostjm@gmail.com April 2, 2019 Tuesday Evening Not-the-Bruce Trail Hike Start: 7:00 PM End: 8:45 PM Location: Lake Ontario Waterfront Trail in East Hamilton Distance: 9 km Pace: Brisk Terrain: Easy Hike Description: This hike follows the Lake Ontario Waterfront Trail from Hutch's Restaurant to the Burlington Canal and back. Keep your eye out for patches of black ice. In truth, the pace can be as slow, moderate, or fast as you want since a trail that goes there-and-back doesn't require you to match your leader's pace. Just fall in step with a person whose pace is close to yours. The meeting place is Hutch's Restaurant on Van Wagner's Rd. in east Hamilton. When you turn into the parking lot in front of Hutch's, look to the line of cars just to the right of the restaurant. An optional pub stop will follow. Hike Leader: Richard Reble at reblerichard@gmail.com or before 9:00 p.m. Phill Armstrong 3 Mar 2019 page 4 of 11

5 April 7, 2019 Gentle Hike - Hilton Falls Start: 10:00 AM End: 12:00 PM Location: Hilton Falls Conservation Area Distance: Approximately 8 km. Pace: Leisurely Terrain: Easy Hike Description: Please join me for a leisurely hike at Hilton Falls Conservation Area. (Map 11). We may see some early Spring wildflowers. We will explore the Beaver Meadow Trail and go to the falls. Bring a snack/lunch. Parking fee in effect or a Conservation Area pass. Hike Leader: Anne Armstrong - hikingrandma@gmail.com April 8, 2019 Happy Wanderers - Crawford Lake Start: 9:00 AM End: 1:30 PM Location: Crawford Lake Distance: 14k Pace: Medium, Brisk Terrain: Moderate Hike Description: We will meet at the front parking lot of Crawford Lake C.A. ( fee applies ) map 11. We will hike the Crawford Lake side trail, Canyon bypass and Rattlesnake side trail and back. Bring lunch and water, no dogs please. RSVP by wlr8362@gmail.com Hike Leader: Roxanne Riley Cancelations morning of the hike: April 9, 2019 Tuesday Evening Not-the-Bruce Trail Hike Start: 7:00 PM End: 8:45 PM Location: Harbour Front Trail in west Hamilton Distance: 8 km Pace: Brisk Terrain: Easy Hike Description: This trail follows the Bay Front Trail in Hamilton. Since it's a thereand-back hike to Princess Point in Cootes Paradise (or Old Cootes Paradise if you wish), you can walk at your own pace or fall into step with someone whose pace is similar. We meet at the front door of William's Coffee Pub on Discovery Lane which runs north from Guise St. between James St. and John St. in Hamilton Park in the lot to the right of William's. I'm guessing that running shoes might be appropriate by this point, but I can't promise there won't be slippery patches. An optional pub stop will follow. Hike Leader: Richard Reble at reblerichard@gmail.com or April 10, 2019 Hikers R Us - Mono Cliffs Start: 9:30 AM End: 2:00 PM Location: Mono Cliffs Map 19 Ed 29 Distance: 15 K Pace: Medium, Brisk Terrain: Moderate Hike Description: We will meet at 9:30 AM at the Mono Community Centre gravel parking lot 200 m south of the Mono Centre. We will hike the W Tovell, Lookout, Split Rock and Main trails and return to parking lot. Bring lunch and water, no dogs please. Phill Armstrong 3 Mar 2019 page 5 of 11

6 Hiking boots required. RSVP by Hike Leader: Wayne Riley Cancellations the morning of the hike: April 14, 2019 Steps Steps Steps Start: 9:00 AM End: 2:00 PM Location: Meet in the parking lot at the top of the Chedoke Stairs at Scenic and Upper Paradise. We will then carpool to the parking lot at Albion Falls overlook and hike back Distance: 15km Pace: Medium Terrain: Strenuous Hike Description: We will do all 8 sets of escarpment stairs, including the Kenilworth stairs and Uli s 3 sets of stairs. In between the sets of stairs we will hike parts of the Bruce Trail and the Rail Trails. Hike Cancelled, if there is heavy rain (Rain Date will be Sunday May 12th). Hike Leader: Paul Lewis (905) , or outdooractive@hotmail.com April 16, 2019 Tuesday Evening Not-the-Bruce Trail Hike Start: 7:00 PM End: 8:45 PM Location: Red Hill Valley Distance: 8 Pace: Brisk Terrain: Moderate Hike Description: This route explores some of the trails of Red Hill Valley. Meet at the Albion Falls parking lot next to the mounted grindstone which stands as a monument to Hamilton's first water-powered mill. This parking lot is on the east side of Mountain Brow Blvd. overlooking the falls. There are two small brick pillars at the parking lot entrance. Wear hiking boots. An optional pub stopfollowsthehike. Hike Leader: Richard Reble at reblerichard@gmail.com or before 9:00 p.m April 17, 2019 Good Companions - Hendrie Valley Start: 10:00 AM End: 12:30 PM Location: Royal Botanical Gardens Hendrie Valley Distance: 8 km Pace: Leisurely Terrain: Moderate Hike Description: Meet at the southwest corner of the main Royal Botanical Gardens parking lot - near Spring Gardens Road directly across from Easterbrook's. From there we will walk along the Spring Garden Rd down into the HendrieValley,followsomeofthe trails and boardwalks, and return to the Hendrie Valley parking lot (which is just across Plains Rd from where we begin). We may see some spring flowers and birds. There will likely be muddy sections on the trails. Bring water and a snack. Hike Leader: Janina Vanderpost vanderpostjm@gmail.com April 18, 2019 Felker's and Albion Falls loop Start: 10:00 AM End: 1:30 PM Location: Hamilton/Felker's/ Albion Falls Distance: 10 km. Pace: Leisurely Terrain: Moderate Hike Description: Waterfalls are one of Hamilton's claim to fame. This hike will visit some of them, Felker's, Buttermilk and Albion. Meet Phill Armstrong 3 Mar 2019 page 6 of 11

7 in the Upper King's Forest parking lot on Mountain Brow Blvd. (Map 7). We will hike from here to Felker's Falls and back. Bring a snack/lunch, water, sunscreen and insect repellent. Hike Leader: Phill Armstrong - hikingrandpa@gmail.com April 28, 2019 Junior Hiker/Chedoke Rail Trail Start: 10:30 AM End: 12:00 PM Location: Hamilton/Chedoke Golf Club Distance: 4 km. Pace: Leisurely Terrain: Easy Hike Description: This hike will take us along the Bruce Trail/ Chedoke Rail Trail as it climbs the Escarptment, overlooking Hamilton and Dundas. We will return via the Blue Side Trail along Scenic Drive. Meet in the parking lot of the Chedoke Golf Course. Take the Aberdeen exit off the 403 and follow to past the rail overpass where you will turn right onto Sudholme and then left onto Beddoe and follow to the Golf Club. (Map 7). Bring water, a snack and $5 for the Spring badge Hike Leader: Anne Armstrong - hikingrandma@gmail.com April 30, 2019 Tuesday Evening Not-the-Bruce Trail Hike Start: 7:00 PM End: 8:45 PM Location: Stoney Creek Distance: 9 Pace: Brisk Terrain: Moderate Hike Description: This hike takes in park paths and escarpment trails of Stoney Creek including a bit of the Bruce. Meet in the parking lot of Battlefield Park in Stoney Creek. The park entrance is on King St. a stone's throw east of Centennial Parkway. Wear boots. An optional pub stop will follow. If you need more information, contact Richard Reble at reblerichard@gmail.com or before 9:00 p.m. May 1, 2019 Good Companions - Halton Agreement Forest Start: 10:00 AM End: 12:30 PM Location: Halton Agreement Forest/Guelph Line Distance: 8 km. Pace: Leisurely Terrain: Easy Hike Description: Come join the Good Companions as we explore this beautiful forest. Wildflower sightings are likely. Some short rocky sections. Bring a snack, water, sunscreen and insect repellent. The flying critters may be out. Meet for a 10:00 am. start in the small parking lot across from the Mohawk Raceway/Casino on the east side of Guelph Line, just north of Highway 401. (Overflow parking in the northeast corner of the parking lot of the raceway.) Hike Leader: Anne Armstrong hikingrandma@gmail.com Cell# May 7, 2019 Tuesday Evening Not-the-Bruce Trail Hike Start: 7:00 PM End: 8:45 PM Location: Hamilton Centre escarpment trails Distance: 8 Pace: Brisk Terrain: Moderate Hike Description: This is a mix of trails along Hamilton's Phill Armstrong 3 Mar 2019 page 7 of 11

8 central mountain area. Meet in the parking lot of Hamilton's Queensdale Avenue Public School on Queensdale Ave. one block east of James St. If you face the school from the front, the parking lot is off a small side street at the west end of the building. Wear boots. An optional pub stop will follow. Hike Leader: Richard Reble at reblerichard@gmail.com or May 11, 2019 In Search of Wildflowers Start: 10:00 AM End: 12:30 PM Location: Crawford Lake Conservation Area Distance: Approx. 7-8 km. Pace: Leisurely Terrain: Moderate Hike Description: Join me in looking for Spring Wildflowers in this lovely conservation area with it's Meromictic lake and history going back to early Indigenous peoples. Bring water, a snack, sunscreen and insect repellent. Some rocky sections. Parking fee or conservation area pass. Limit of 20 people. Register with leader. Hike Leader: Anne Armstrong hikingrandma@ gmail.com May 13, 2019 Happy Wanderers - Smokey Hollow, Waterdown Start: 9:00 AM End: 2:00 PM Location: Smokey Hollow, Waterdown Map 9, Ed 29, marker 72.4 Distance: 15 km Pace: Medium, Brisk Terrain: Strenuous Hike Description: We will head west from Smokey Hollow to # 6 highway and return. There is a lot of climbing on this hike. Bring lunch, water, no dogs please. Hiking boots required. RSVP by wlr8362@gmail. com Hike Leader: Wayne Riley Cancellations the morning of the hike: May 13, 2019 Tyandaga Evening Walk to 2 hours Start: 7:00 PM End: 9:00 PM Location: Meet at the parking lot for Kerncliff Park below the escarpment by the old quarry on the east side of Kerns Road, Burlington Distance: 7 Pace:MediumTerrain:Moderate Hike Description: We will hike various trails in Kerncliffe Park including portions of the Bruce Trail. Come and enjoy the longer evening daylight! Optional Apres Hike Pub Stop. Hike Cancelled, if there is heavy rain Hike Leader: Paul Lewis (905) , or outdooractive@hotmail.com May 14, 2019 Tuesday Evening Not-the-Bruce Trail Hike Start: 7:00 PM End: 8:45 PM Location: Dundas Valley Distance: 8 Pace: Brisk Terrain: Strenuous Hike Description: There are some dandy hills in Dundas Valley and this hike will include two of them. We'll meet on Martin Rd. at the back of Ancaster Community and Recreation Centre which is on Jerseyville across from Ancaster High and Vocational School. Martin Rd. is the street that turns north from Phill Armstrong 3 Mar 2019 page 8 of 11

9 Jerseyville Rd. at the west side of the community centre. Drive north on Martin till you come to the last parking areaonyourrightbeforeasteep hill. Wear boots. An optional put stop follows the hike. Hike Leader: Richard Reble at or before 9:00 p.m. May 15, 2019 Hikers R Us - Chedoke Radial Trail Start: 9:00 AM End: 1:30 PM Location: Tiffany Falls Map 8 Ed 29 Distance: 15 K Pace: Medium, Brisk Terrain: Moderate Hike Description: We will meet at the Tiffany Falls parking lot Map 8, marker This is an "in and out" hike from the parking lot to the Chedoke stairs and back. Bring lunch and water, no dogs please. Hiking boots required. RSVP by wlr8362@gmail. com Hike Leader: Wayne Riley Cancellations the morning of the hike: May 16, 2019 Bluebell Hike Start: 10:00 AM End: 1:00 PM Location: Sixteen Mile Creek Valley Distance: Approximately 9 km. Pace: Leisurely Terrain: Easy Hike Description: The Bluebells in the Sixteen Mile Creek Valley in Oakville are always a treat for the eyes. Depending upon the season they could be at their best. Other wildflowers may be blooming as well. Some long, gentle hills, but mostly flat. Meet in the parking lotatthesoutheastcornerofriver Glen Blvd. and Neyagawa, next to the baseball fields. Bring a snack/ lunch and water. Hike Leaders: Anne and Phill Armstrong - hikingrandma@ gmail.com May 19, 2019 Gentle Hike - Scottsdale Farm Start: 10:00 AM End: 12:15 PM Location: Scottsdale Farm Distance: Approximately 8 km. Pace: Leisurely Terrain:Moderate Hike Description: Scottsdale Farm is an Ontario Heritage owned farm located north of Georgetown, on the east side of Trafalgar Rd. Our hike will take us along some Blue side trails and Main Bruce trail in a loop winding through abandoned farm fields and forest trail. Some hills and rocky sections. Bring a snack/lunch, water, sunscreen and insect repellent. Map 12. Take Trafalgar Road North to the entrance to Scottsdale farm on your right. Be careful, it's easy to miss. Hike Leader: Anne Armstrong - hikingrandma@gmail.com May 21, 2019 Tuesday Evening Not-the-Bruce Trail Hike Start: 7:00 PM End: 8:45 PM Location: Spencer Creek Distance: 8 Phill Armstrong 3 Mar 2019 page 9 of 11

10 Pace: Brisk Terrain: Moderate Hike Description: This is a mystery hike in the woods. All shall be revealed. Meet in the parking lot of the small plaza at the corner of Hwy. 8 and Kirby in Greensville. To get there, drive west on King St. through DundasanduptheDundasHill to the top of the escarpment. At Bullock's Corners, turn left to stay with Hwy. 8 and drive up thehilltokirbywhichisthefirst street on the right at at the top of the hill. Turn on Kirby and then immediately right again into the parking area between the two rows of shops and offices. Wear hiking boots. An optional pub stop will follow. Hike Leader: Richard Reble at reblerichard@gmail.com or May 26, 2019 Junior Hiker - River and Ruin Start: 10:30 AM End: 12:00 PM Location: Loweville Distance: 4 km. Pace: Leisurely Terrain: Moderate Hike Description: Come discover the ruins of an old farmhouse along the River and Ruin walk. We will meet in the parking lot of Loweville, opposite the Loweville Bistro. We will make our way to the trail leading us to the ruins. Bring a snack/water, sunscreen and insect repellent. Also bring $5 for the Spring badge. Please register with the leader. Hike Leader: Anne Armstrong - hikingrandma@gmail.com May 28, 2019 Tuesday Evening Not-the-Bruce Trail Hike Start: 7:00 PM End: 8:45 PM Location: Grimsby Distance: 8 Pace: Brisk Terrain: Moderate Hike Description: In part, this hike follows the Bruce Trail in Grimsby (which too is a part of Iroquoia), but the second half follows an urban street along the base of the escarpment in order to make a loop which ends with one dandy climb. Meet on the wide shoulder of Park Rd. at the cornerofridgeroadingrimsby next to a long row of high cedar trees. Wear boots. An optional pub stop will follow. Hike Leader: Richard Reble at reblerichard@gmail.com or Phill Armstrong 3 Mar 2019 page 10 of 11

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