Hiking Crawford to Nassagaweya and Back

HIKE TITLE

Crawford to Nassagaweya and Back

DATE

Saturday, July 26, 2025

HIKE LEADER(S)

Anne Armstrong

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

hikingrandma@gmail.com

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Crawford Lake Conservation Area

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 at Crawford Lake Conservation Area, 3115 Conservation Rd., east off of Guelph Line, north of Derry Rd. Crawford Lake Conservation Area - Google Maps

Register at Home - Conservation Halton to enter the Crawford Lake Conservation Area. It is easier to do ahead of time and cheaper, but you can also pay at the gate by credit card. Entrance is free if you hold a Halton Park annual pass.   

DISTANCE

Approx. 8 km.

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Leisurely

DURATION APPROX

2.5 - 3 hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Easy to moderate with some rocky areas. There will be two hills to ascend and two to descend.

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

Out and back with a loop, plus there and back in the middle.

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

We will use a combination of Bruce Side Trail, Main Bruce Trail and Conservation Area trails to explore Nassagaweya Canyon and get good views from  the escarpment back to Crawford Lake Area. (We may have to compete with trees!)

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.

• Sun and bug protection if necessary.

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