Hiking Lookout Series - Views of Nassagaweya Canyon, Crawford Lake

HIKE TITLE

Lookout Series - Views of Nassagaweya Canyon -- Crawford Lake

DATE

Thursday – November 6, 2025

HIKE LEADER(S)

Sharon Davis Payton

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

Spayton1988@gmail.com

905-920-2765 (day of hike only)

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Crawford Lake Conservation Area – View of Nassagaweya Canyon between Crawford Lake and Rattlesnake Point

MEETING AND START TIME

Meet at 9:15am for a 9:30am start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

Lower Parking Lot of Crawford Lake, 3115 Conservation Rd, just east of Guelph Line

Crawford Lake Conservation Area

You must register with Halton Parks (Crawford Lake -Conservation Halton) to enter the area.  Book online to reserve your spot and save money on gate fees. Cost is free with a Halton Conservation Membership.

Crawford Lake Online Reservation

DISTANCE

8-10Km

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate

DURATION APPROX

2.5 – 3 hours with water and snack stops

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate to challenging, some rough footing on rocks and roots, some gentle hills.  It is the Bruce Trail.

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

Loop hike around the lake on the boardwalk followed by a hike on the Bruce Trail loop. The Escarpment Trail and Nassagaweya Canyon Trail have some strenuous rocky sections.

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

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

Crawford Lake, a meromictic lake of scientific interest, follow the boardwalk around the lake, hike to the lookout and views across 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.

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 but not essential.

• 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