Hiking Rattlesnake/Crawford Loop

HIKE TITLE

Rattlesnake/Crawford Loop

DATE

Thursday, August 14, 2025

HIKE LEADER(S)

Patti Blair and Jim Bair

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

 pattiblair87@gmail.com 905 906 6941

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area

north of Burlington

MEETING AND START TIME

9:15 for 9:30 start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

Upper Parking Lot at Rattlesnake Point

Reservations at Rattlesnake are recommended but not required but if you reserve on-line you can save a few bucks on your gate fees.

Adult gate fees are $12.00 pp ($10.50 on-line). Seniors are $9.75 ($8.25 on-line) plus taxes. To book: Rattlesnake Point - Conservation Halton Choose the 9:00 a.m. time slot and they give you all day

There is no fee if you hold an annual Conservation Halton Pass

DISTANCE

9 km +/-

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate

DURATION APPROX

2.5 – 3 hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate. This is primarily a Bruce Trail hike. Some flat smooth easy sections, but also some sections that are rocky and rugged with a bit of tricky footing. There is a long descent and ascent down and then up the Naasagaweya Canyon. Trails maybe slippery if wet.

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

Some out and back and some loops

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

Along the trail from Rattlesnake Point we will have sweeping views from lookouts at the top of the escarpment. We will descend into the beautiful Naasagaweya Canyon and back up. There are lots of rocky crevices, rockfaces, mature forest cover and a board walk down in the valley.

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.

Other Specifics to Your Hike

i.e. social to follow hike

** If the weather is fine, pack a lunch for after the hike and we will picnic in the park at Rattlesnake (optional)