Rattlesnake Point to Crawford Lake - Sat, Aug 18 2007

Rattlesnake Point to Crawford Lake (8/18/2007)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Near Milton

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Aug 18 2007 8:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Aug 18 2007 11:59:00 PM

Event Duration:

5.0 to 6.0 hrs

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Julian L
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Member Cost:

$4.50/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

24 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

length: approx. 15 km
elevation: 296 m

We'll start at Rattlesnake Point Conservation area and follow the Nassagaweya Canyon Trail (7.2 km - about 2 to 2.5 hours) to Crawford Lake Conservation Area. We'll take a lunch break, and have a chance to see the reconstructed 15th century Iroquoian village at Crawford Lake. Then we'll hike back to our starting point on the same 7.2 km (the trail isn't a loop). You can find more information on the area and the trail at http://www.torontohiking.com and http://www.conservationhalton.on.ca/rattle.html

Fees: There is a fee of $4.50 per person to use the park facilities. Bruce Trail members do not have to pay. This does not include the voluntary donation to the TOC.

Weather update Looks like we'll have a sunny day after all!

Required Items to Bring:
water (1+ L)
lunch/snacks
good hiking shoes

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take 401 west to Interchange 320 south (Milton) onto Martin St. Turn right onto Steeles Avenue (Regional Rd 8). At Appleby Line turn left. Follow Appleby Line southeast past 14th Sideroad and on to the Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area entrance on the right. Park in the Upper parking lot.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

150Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $38.70 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Thursday, October 31, 2024). This is based on $0.08/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divide by 9. Your event coordinator will confirm exactly how much money is required from each person.

Notes:

This hike will go ahead rain or shine if we have the minimum group size.
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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$4.50/Person

Non-Member Cost:

$4.50/Person

Cost Includes:

admission to Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area (free if you have a Bruce Trail membership)

Make a Payment:

Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the TOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.

Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!