- HikeType Rainbow Hike
- HikeIcon https://hikes.brucetrail.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/7/image.png
- PaceTypes ,Leisurely - 3km/hr or less,Medium - 3 to 4 km/hr
- TerrainTypes ,Easy - Mostly flat and usually good footing,Moderate - Some hills and/or some poor footing
- PaidOuting No
Registration Required:
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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Rainbow Hike
Location (Google Maps): Crawford Lake Conservation Area, 3115 Conservation Rd, Milton
Hike Leader(s): Doug O'Neill Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely - 3km/hr or less, Medium - 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Easy - Mostly flat and usually good footing, Moderate - Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 12 km approx
Description
On this all-inclusive 2SLGBTQIA+ Rainbow hike, we'll explore one of the gems along the Bruce Trail: Crawford Lake, and potentially Rattlesnake Point.
Expect a day of Indigenous history, geology, stunning scenery—and the September reopening of the boardwalk around Crawford Lake.
The hike: We'll follow a mix of the Nassagaweya Canyon Trail/Bruce Trail, as well as the Woodland, Escarpment and Pine Ridge trails. We'll allow time to visit the reconstructed longhouses, representing a 15th-century Wendat/Iroquoian village, and any exhibits at the nature centre. Note: If the reopening of the boardwalk is delayed, we'll extend the hiking component.
Getting there: This hike involves a carpool from Burlington GO Station. If you don't have access to a car—no worries. Take public transit to Burlington GO Station, and we'll divide into as few cars as possible for the 25-minute drive to the Crawford Lake parking lot.
Meet-up: We'll rendezvous at the Burlington GO parking lot at 9 a.m. for a 9:15 a.m. departure. Meet at the east door on the south side. If you're coming by GO TRAIN, go to the south/Fairview exit. I'll be at the east entrance.
Conservation Centre admission fee: $10.50 per person. I have a Halton Conservation Membership and can cover one vehicle with up to five passengers. Drivers should not pay; passengers can chip in a few dollars for the driver.
By Public Transit to Burlington GO Meet-Up: Take the eastbound GO Train from West Harbour GO (James Street North & Murray Street East—across from LIUNA Station) (NOT Hamilton GO Centre on Hunter Street). Exit at Burlington GO and head to the parking lot. Please arrive by 9 a.m.
Bring sufficient water (1 L minimum), lunch and energising snacks. Wear hiking boots or sturdy shoes. Avoid shorts during tick season. Bring a hat, sunblock and insect repellent.
Get your complimentary Bruce Trail Rainbow badge!
Feel free to reach out to the Hike Leader if you have any questions "Click here to contact Hike Leader" on this form.