Hiking The Trails at Crawford Lake

HIKE TITLE

Hiking The Trails at Crawford Lake

DATE

Thursday – June 19, 2025

HIKE LEADER(S)

Sharon Davis Payton

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

Spayton1988@gmail.com

905-920-2765 (day of hike only)

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Crawford Lake Conservation Area

MEETING AND START TIME

Meet at 9:15am for a 9:30am start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

Lower Parking Lot of Crawford Lake, 3115 Conservation Rd, just east of Guelph Line

Crawford Lake Conservation Area

You must register with Halton Parks (Crawford Lake -Conservation Halton) to enter the area.  Book online to reserve your spot and save money on gate fees. Cost is free with a Halton Conservation Membership.

Pay Online

DISTANCE

8-10Km

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate

DURATION APPROX

2.5 – 3  hours with water and snack stops

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate to challenging, some rough footing, some gentle hills

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

Loop hike around the lake on the boardwalk followed by a number of different loop trails. The Escarpment Trail and Nassagaweya Canyon Trail have some strenuous rocky sections

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

Crawford Lake, a meromictic lake of scientific interest, follow the boardwalk around the lake, hike to the lookout where we see across Nassagaweya Canyon, beautiful wooden cravings

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 but not essential.

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

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

• Sun and bug protection if necessary.

Other Specifics to Your Hike

i.e. social to follow hike