Hiking ET&T Series – Canyon Road

HIKE TITLE

Hiking ET & T Series Canyon Road

DATE

Thursday March 27, 2025

HIKE LEADER(S)

Patti Blair and Jim Blair

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

905 906 6941

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Milton, Crawford Lake

MEETING AND START TIME

9:15 for 9:30 start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

South end of Canyon Road, Milton

DISTANCE

7 km

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate 3-4 k/hr

DURATION APPROX

2.5 hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Rocky and steep hilly sections, some flat sections, creeks, boardwalks, mainly good footing. At this time of year be prepared for ice, snow, or possibly mud. Who knows?

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

A loop with a bit of out and back

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

Ascends up out of the Nassagaweya Canyon, with a hike to Buffalo Crag Lookout, before turning around and descending back into the canyon where we hike a creekside valley.

The ET&T Revisited series offers hikes that follow local trails that a group of hikers compiled into a guide book titled “Escarpment Trails and Treks: Two-Hour Hikes in Halton, Hamilton and Niagara”. These hikes are ideal for getting to know local trails in only 2-3 hours and all in close proximity to your home in Halton, Hamilton and Niagara Region, Southern Ontario. 

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 20 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 in snowy conditions.  Please note, there may be compacted ice on the trail even if most of the surrounding snow has melted.

Other Specifics to Your Hike

i.e. social to follow hike

There are no washroom facilities on this hike