Hiking Escarpment and Canyon

HIKE TITLE

Escarpment and Canyon

DATE

Saturday Sept 6^th, 2025

HIKE LEADER(S)

Anne Armstrong

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

hikingrandma@gmail.com

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Rattlesnake Conservation Area, 7200 Appleby Line

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 Rattlesnake Conservation Area 7200 Appleby Line, west off of Appleby  Line, north of Derry Rd. (Beware of twisty road going up Appleby Line).

In spite of what it says on google maps, reservations are NOT required. However, it is recommended (and saves money on gate fees) to make an on-line reservation with Halton Conservation Authority Parks to enter the area. Unless you hold an annual pass, the reservation cost is $10.50 per adult, $8.25 per senior. Choose the 9:30 time slot. To make a reservation:  Rattlesnake Point - Conservation Halton

DISTANCE

Approx. 8 km.

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Leisurely

DURATION APPROX

2.5 hours.

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate with some rocky areas. There will be one hill to descend and one to ascend.

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

Loop

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!) Parts of this hike are the escarpment at its best!

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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