Hiking Twiss Road to Crawford Lake

HIKE TITLE

Twiss Road to Crawford Lake

DATE

Saturday, September 2, 2023

HIKE LEADER(S)

Lisa Raftis, Bill Pote

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

raftislisa@gmail.com 416-829-5053

GENERAL LOCATION

Twiss Road

START TIME

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

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

Twiss Road, north of Derry Road. 102.6 on Bruce Trail map.

43.447743,-79.953436. There is free parking on both sides of the road. https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Bruce+trail+parking+lot

DISTANCE

6 - 8 km

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate 3-4 km per hour

DURATION APPROX

2 hours walking time.

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate/Challenging

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. loop or out and back

Out and back along the main Bruce Trail. Hiking through a rocky area (a bit of scrambling) going north towards Crawford Lake Conservation Area and along the rim of the Nassagaweya Canyon.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

Crawford Lake and 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.

REGISTRATION OPENS

2 weeks before the hike

WHAT TO BRING

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

•    Dress in layers according to weather

•    Bring snacks, lunch, lots of water and electrolytes

•    Sun protection, sun hat and insect repellent

•    Bring tick removal kit if you have one