Hiking Craword Lake

HIKE TITLE

Crawford Lake

DATE

Tuesday December 9^th, 2025

HIKE LEADER(S)

Patti Blair and Jim Blair

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

905 906 6941     pattiblair87@gmail.com

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Crawford Lake Conservation Area – View of Nassagaweya Canyon between Crawford Lake and Rattlesnake Point

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

You can register ahead to enter and save a bit on entrance fees, or you can pay by credit card when you arrive at the gate. Cost is free with a Halton Conservation Membership.

DISTANCE

6 -7 km (optional 2 km extra)

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 on rocks and roots, some gentle hills.  It is the Bruce Trail.

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

The loop hike around the lake is closed for repairs, but we will hike a longer loop on the Escarpment Trail and the Lake Crawford Side Trail. An extra Woodland Loop on easy terrain will add an extra 2 kms (optional)

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

Enjoy the gentle trails of the Conservation area as well as the more rugged Bruce Trail which leads to a beautiful lookout over the Nassagaweya Canyon.

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.

• Icers (traction devices) are mandatory n snowy winter conditions.

Other Specifics to Your Hike

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