Day 8: Killbride to Rattlesnake Point will take us through Yaremko-Ridley Park / Crawford Lake Conservation / Rattlesnake Point Conservation Areas. There will be gorgeous views. We will also walk the Nassagaweya Canyon. We will also include a short detour to Crawford Lake - a rare example of meromictic lake. Car shuttle involved. See note below about car shuttle.
Hike leaders: Joanna Mazur & Didier Thevenard
Contacts:
Joanna: hugyourday@gmail.com | 519-497-2254
Didier: didier.j.thevenard@gmail.com | 519-497-9387
About the leaders:
Joanna, passionate hiker and backpacker in all seasons and conditions. If she is not plotting a hike or a trip, she is often walking the trails.
Didier has been leading hikes with the GVTA since 2018. He loves sharing his passion for nature and the outdoors with fellow hikers.
About this series of hikes:
Join Didier and Joanna on another End-to-End (E2E) trek, this one through the Iroquoia section of the Bruce Trail. This is a series of 9 hikes, to complete ~ 122 km of this section, running from Grimsby to Milton along the Niagara Escarpment. Come and hike with us, earn a badge or just have fun and, socialize. The Iroquoia section has lots to offer: beautiful waterfalls, few wineries, spectacular views specially passing near Hamilton, Mount Nemo and Kelso, and a varied terrain.
For those whose goal is to earn a badge we will create a log. Badge cost is 10$ for BTC members or 15 for non-members. Note, you need to hike the full length of Iroquoia section to earn a badge, but if you are not able to join us on one of the hikes, you can re-do the hike on your own.
Where: The Bruce Trail Reference, Edition 30, Maps 10/11.
Length: Approx. 16 km
Category: Linear with car shuttle.
Pace and duration: Moderate, 3.25 km/hr. About 5 hours + car shuttle time.
Hike level: Moderate to difficult. Some hilly sections and uneven terrain. Some road walking. Be also aware of the length of the hike and spring conditions.
Carpooling meeting point: 8:15 am at Carpool Lot Hwy 401 exit 299 Morriston Queen St/Brock Rd S (Hwy 6), (43.451406, -80.120985). Leaving at 8:25 at the latest. Carpooling is an option. Please communicate to hike leader if you will meet there. Please note: this is a linear hike we will need to make car shuffle. If you carpool, please make sure to have 2 to 3 spots free in your car.
Parking and departure: Meet at 9:00 am at Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area parking lot (43.469506, -79.913648). From there we will car shuffle to the start of the hike, parking lot behind the Killbride School at the north end of Panton St. (43.427756,-79.937991).
Park Fees: If you have Conservation Halton Parks membership your entry is free. If not please purchase the entry online / or at the gate. Click here to learn about entry fees. We will communicate this again 1 week before the hike to those who registered.
Car shuffle: All participants will be expected to take turns either driving to the start or driving the drivers back at the end of the day. Carpooling to our meeting spot with 2 to max 3 people in the car is generally ok but we would like to minimize and equalize the driving/shuttling as much as possible so it is fair for all participants.
Directions: Please use your favourite GPS app to obtain directions.
What to wear and bring: This is a spring/early summer hike, please dress according to weather; bring a hat and sunscreen. Wear good hiking boots. Bring rain gear. Bug repellent might be needed. Hiking poles if you like using them. Bring water, snacks and pack a lunch - we will stop for lunch around noon.
Sorry, no dogs on GVTA hikes with the exception of certified service dogs.
ALL ARE WELCOME ON OUR HIKES. Membership is encouraged as it helps to support our trails, $30 per household. To become a member please go to:
https://www.gvta.on.ca/Membership.
