Hiking Crawford Lake Ramble

HIKE TITLE

Crawford Lake Ramble

DATE

Sunday, March 16, 2025

HIKE LEADER(S)

Anne Armstrong

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

hikingrandma@gmail.com       905-617-3937

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Crawford Lake Conservation Area, 3115 Conservation Rd., east side of Guelph Line

MEETING AND START TIME

Meet at 9:45 am. for a 10:00 am. start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

(Include exact address, GPS coordinate and/or map)

Meet in the LOWER parking lot of Crawford Lake Conservation Area at 3115 Conservation Rd.

It is recommended (and saves money on gate fees) if you make an on-line reservation with Halton Conservation Authority Parks to enter the area. Unless you hold an annual pass, the reservation cost is $10.50 per adult, $8.25 per senior. Choose the 9:30 time slot.

 Crawford Lake - Conservation Halton

DISTANCE

Approx.  7 km. 

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Leisurely

DURATION APPROX

2.5 hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Easy to moderate with some hills and rocky areas.

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

Loop

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

Come enjoy this hike with its interesting Meromictic lake, wonderful views to Rattlesnake Point across the Nassagaweya Canyon and lovely wide trails.  Having icers with you is mandatory and poles would be useful. You have the option of visiting the Indigenous village afterwards.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Yes. A Must.  Leaders appreciate early registration and at least 24 hours before the event.

CANCELLATION

• If your plans change, please self-cancel as soon as possible so that other HOC members may take your spot.

• The club may cancel due to bad weather that may impact the safety of participants or due to low attendance.

ONLINE REGISTRATION &

HIKER GROUP SIZE 

Registration opens 2 weeks before the hike. Up to 15 hikers are welcome to participate in this event

WHAT TO BRING

• Wear supportive hiking boots with good tread. Hiking poles will be helpful.

• Dress in layers according to weather; wear/bring waterproof rainwear.

• Bring snacks and enough water for the duration of the hike.

• Icers are mandatory

• Sun and bug protection if necessary.

Other Specifics to Your Hike

i.e. social to follow hike

Optional refreshment stop afterwards.