Hiking Lookout Series - Escarpment Views Rattlesnake Point

HIKE TITLE

Lookout Series - Escarpment Views Rattlesnake Point

DATE

Thursday, October 9, 2025

HIKE LEADER(S)

Anne Armstrong

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

hikingrandma@gmail.com 905 617 3937

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Rattlesnake Conservation Area,

7200 Appleby Line, Milton

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 upper parking lot of Rattlesnake Point Conservation on Appleby Line, north of Derry Rd. Appleby is twisty and turny from Derry up the hill.

Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area

You will need to make a reservation with Halton Parks, specifically, Rattlesnake Point. It is cheaper and more convenient to make your reservation ahead of time.

DISTANCE

Approx. 8 km.

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Leisurely

DURATION APPROX

Approx 2.5 to 3 hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate with some rocks and hills

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

There and Back

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

The Lookout Series offers hikes that showcase some of the wonderful vistas in our area

Join in this hike which takes us north along the escarpment and back. We will get some beautiful views from Buffalo Crag, looking towards Crawford Lake CA. Hopefully we will have some Fall colours. On the way back we will enjoy some Conservation Area side trails.

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