Autumn at Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area, Ontario

October 2010

Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area is a 727 acre park which is situated in the Halton region of Ontario about a 45 minute drive west of Toronto. The park has a trail system that has 5 lookouts that provide beautiful views of the local countryside. In fact, on a clear day, you can see in the distance the Toronto skyline and the CN Tower. The park forms part of the escarpment which extends 725 kms from Queenston near Niagara to Tobermory which is at the tip of the Bruce Peninsula on Georgian.

 A popular trail with hikers is the Massagawega Canyon Trail to Crawford Lake which 14.4 km round trip.

 

The main features of the conservation include limestone cliffs that are a few hundred feet high. These cliffs which are dotted with ancient white cedars are a popular spot for rock climbing. While in the area be sure to visit Hilton Falls, Crawford Lake, Kelso, Mount Nemo and Mountsberg. In fact the Bruce Trail system connects all these parks.

 

 

 

  

For more information visit the ConservationHalton web site.