BT Iroquoia Section E2E - Day 3: Buttermilk Falls to Chedoke Park, 16 km

Day 3: Buttermilk Falls to Chedoke Park will start us right away with a waterfall: Buttermilk Falls. Next Albion Falls. At the end we will add a little extra steps to see Upper Sanatorium Falls and Clefview Falls. Also lets not forget great views and lookouts.
After the hike you may want to visit Whitehern Historic House & Garden. https://www.hamilton.ca/things-do/hamilton-civic-museums/whitehern-historic-house-garden-national-historic-site

Hike leaders: Joanna Mazur & Didier Thevenard
Contact: 
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, Map 7.
Length: Approx. 14 km + 1.75 km to add 2 waterfalls which are not on Bruce trail
Category: Linear with car shuttle.
Pace and duration: Moderate, 3.25 km/hr. About 4.5 hours + car shuttle time.
Hike level: Moderate to difficult. Some hilly sections and uneven terrain. Be also aware of the length of the hike and winter conditions.

Parking and departure: Meet at 9:00 am at the parking lot on Upper Paradise Rd. North of Scenic Dr. (10 cars) https://maps.app.goo.gl/79iLaDaxDmLSymbz5 (43.244117, -79.907112). From there we will carpool to the start of the hike at parking lot found 420 m north of Limeridge Rd off Mountain Brow Boulevard, https://maps.app.goo.gl/d6QYgSijViejKu5YA (43.206103, -79.816764). 

Directions: Please use your favourite GPS app to obtain directions.
 
What to wear and bring: This is a winter hike, please dress accordingly in layers, and bring a hat and sunscreen. Wear good hiking boots; bring rain gear and icers, and 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_App.htm