BT Iroquoia Section E2E - Day 7: Guelph Line to Killbride, 16.5 km to 19 km

Day 7: GuelphLine to Killbride will take us through Mount Nemo. There will be gorgeous views. There will be ~ 8-9 km of road walking which will help us make good time and possibly, if weather is good, we will include a side trail: River and Ruin, near Cedar Springs, which will make this hike a little longer - 19 km instead of 16.5 km. This hike will be led by Joanna only.

Hike leader: Joanna Mazur
Contact: Joanna: hugyourday@gmail.com | 519-497-2254
About the leader:  
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.

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 10.
Length: Approx. 16.5 km or 19 km
Category: Linear with car shuttle.
Pace and duration: Moderate, 3.25 km/hr. About 6 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.

Parking and departure: Meet at 9:00 am at parking lot behind the Killbride School at the north end of Panton St. (43.427756,-79.937991). From there we will carpool to the start of the hike from roadside parking where trail crosses Guelph Line, South of N 1 Sideroad. (43.388366, -79.854231). 

Directions: Please use your favourite GPS app to obtain directions.

What to wear and bring: This is a spring hike, please dress accordingly in layers, and bring a hat and sunscreen. Wear good hiking boots: rain, mud is possible. Bring rain gear. 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