Rattlesnake Point- Crawford Lake
Join in this 10k hike on some of Southern Ontario's most beautiful stretches of land.
Fall colours might be winding down but there’s still lots of beauty to be found!
This area of Ontario is situated along the Niagara Escarpment. It is brimming with gorgeous land features, beautiful trails, not to mention the chance to spot some soaring hawks in the canyon!
We will depart Toronto at 9:00 AM from our pick up location at 34 Asquith. Once we arrive at Rattlesnake Point we will follow the Nassagaweya trail to Crawford lake. Here we’ll check out some of the sites around Crawford making it a roughly 10km hike through beautiful forests and escarpment terrain exploring the unique geological features in the area, including caves and potholes.
At the end of the day, we’ll have some free time! Explore the Iroquois Village and learn about local First Nations history, fire making, and life 600 years ago through interpretive displays held in the longhouses.
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
*This hike will go at a pace of roughly 3kms/ hr. Some of the trail is single-track meaning we’ll need to hike in a line as opposed to a group. The terrain is rocky and hilly for the first 5kms. If you’re new to hiking and worried about whether this hike is for you- please contact us: carly@parkbus.ca
Ticket Prices
Regular rate.............…59$
Students / Seniors.....…47$
Children.....................30$
Includes bus and guided hike!
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DAY SCHEDULE
9:00am - Pick-up at 34 Asquith
10:05am - Arrive at Rattlesnake Point Lake and start our hike!
10:15am- 12:45pm - RSP to Crawford Lake Hike
12:45pm- 1:15pm - Lunch along the trail (lunch is not included please bring your own)
1:15pm- 2:45pm - Check out Crawford Lake Trails/ or Explore the Iroquoian village at Crawford Lake
3:00pm - Depart for Toronto
4:15pm - Estimated Return to Toronto
*Do not be late for pick-up! We cannot wait for you.
WHAT TO BRING
Lunch — LUNCH WILL NOT BE PROVIDED! We will be having lunch on the trail.
Good walking shoes — The trail is in good condition. Make sure you have a pair of hiking shoes or boots that you feel comfortable in. The terrain is limestone (Slippery when wet) make sure your shoes have some good traction
Water- AT LEAST 1.5 LITRES
Day pack — To carry all that you need
Weather appropriate clothing- keep your eye on the weather, if it looks like it might rain or might snow- pack accordingly!
Medications — in particular if you require an epipen or inhaler.
Whatever else you need to have fun on the trail, and be entertained on the bus!
WHAT TO EXPECT WITH ACTIVEDAYS
To us, facilitating this event is about creating an environment that you can engage with in your own way. This is your experience and everyone has their own relationship with the outdoors and their bodies. We want to meet you where you are at. There may be a number of groups hiking at various speeds for you to take part in, or the option to explore o your own.
Active Days is also a community. This is an inclusive space to meet new people, share stories and have fun! To us, there is no better place to get to know someone than the outdoors. We all share a desire to get out, explore and move.