BT Iroquoia E2E - Day 1: Grimsby to Macdui Drive
Saturday, January 24th 2026
9 am – 2 pm
Grimsby, Ontario
Hike start time: 9:00 am meeting point.
Hike end time: 2:00 pm
Members only: anyone may register
Limit number of hikers: 10
Hike description:
Series of End-to-End (E2E) hikes 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 Joanna, 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.
First hike of the series: Grimsby to Macdui Drive will take us through the Beamer Memorial Conservation Area, and past the Beamer Falls, past Woolverton Conservation area. We will also go by McNeilly West Falls and Vinemount Falls which hopefully we might see. Maybe some other cascades on the way.
Carpooling meeting point: 8:00 am at Carpool Lot Hwy 401 exit 299 Morriston Queen St/Brock Rd S (Hwy 6) https://maps.app.goo.gl/Z2e68eC2KJwFyubx8. Carpooling is an option. Please communicate to hike leader if you will meet there. Please note ads 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.
All meet at 9:00 am on Macdui Dr. east of DeWitt Rd off Dundee Dr. Roadside parking.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/tupshPs8EhF4QMxw9 (43.207598,-79.712827).
From there we will organize car shuttle to the start of the hike parking lot at Grimsby Lions Community Pool (enter at 1 Elm St at the South end of Coronation Park); https://maps.app.goo.gl/z31KJVN9GDYWTyPi8 (43.193201,-79.565301)
What to bring:
This is a winter hike, please dress accordingly in layers. Wear good hiking boots; bring rain gear and icers; hiking poles are optional. Bring water, snacks and pack a lunch - we will stop for lunch around noon.
Hike rating info so hikers can determine if they are capable of joining
Hike pace: Moderate, 3.25 km/hr.
Hike difficulty: Level 3. Some hilly sections and uneven terrain. Be aware of the length of the hike and winter conditions.
Hike distance: 16 km. About 4.5 hours + car shuttle time
Leader contact info Joanna Mazur, 519-497-2254 or hugyourday@gmail.com
