- HikeType Tuesday Hikers
- PaceTypes Medium - 3 to 4 km/hour
- TerrainTypes Moderate - some hills and/or some poor footing
Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Iroquoia section, BT map 11, km 102.6, Twiss Road, midway from Conservation Rd. to Derry Rd.
Directions via Hwy 401 exit 312 (Guelph Line): From westbound, first go left (south) on Guelph Line. Then from westbound or eastbound, turn right (west) on Reid Sideroad 1.4 km, left (south) on Twiss Rd. 5.1 km to roadside parking on left (east) side.
Directions from QEW/403: Take Guelph Line north 14.8 km, turn left (west) on Derry Rd. (Halton Rd. 7) 1.5 km, then right (north) on Twiss Rd. 1.9 km to roadside parking on right (east) side.
NOTE RE PARKING: Roadside safe parking is limited. We have permission to park in the Camp Manitou driveway (100 m to the north) between the road and their gate, but ONLY on the LEFT (south) side as you face the gate. Camp Manitou is closed at this time, but their management needs access to enter, using the right (north) side to approach the gate.
Hike Leader(s): Bill McDonald, 519-489-0485 (cell 226-600-4280)rec@sweettalker.ca Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium - 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate - some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 14 km loop
Description
We’ll follow the main trail north through Crawford Forestry Tract, along the escarpment edge overlooking Nassagaweya Canyon to km 108.5, then south on the Crawford Lake Side Trail to the boardwalk for lunch. Finally, we will continue south to the cars. NOTE Rocky portions: Hiking boots are strongly recommended and poles will be valuable.
No dogs, please.