Forget what you thought you knew about Rattlesnake Point. Beyond the bold-faced cliffs, 12.7 kms of trails awaiting your footprints. Bring along your hiking buddy, family, and even the pooch (on-leash, of course!). Put the phones away and take in the view as a reward of a trail completed. You’ll feel on top of the world.
Rattlesnake Point’s 12 kilometres of trails along with its five spectacular lookouts dotting the edge of towering cliffs make for some of the best combined hiking and scenic viewing available on the Niagara Escarpment. Campsites are available to book year round, as are picnic sites and two pavilions. For the adventurous, Rattlesnake Point has designated areas where experienced rock climbers can scale challenging cliffs and take in the extraordinary countryside vistas. Hiking enthusiasts can also trek through the Nassagaweya Canyon to connect with the Crawford Lake Conservation Area.
Hiking Trails
Vista Adventure Trail 1.5 km
Buffalo Crag Trail 3 km
Nassagaweya Canyon Trail 7.2 km (Not a loop–14.4 km round trip)
Link to map of trails https://www.conservationhalton.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Rattlesnake-Point-Updated-Jan-2020.pdf
We would also direct you to read our DISCLAIMER and our TRAIL USERS CODE.
Region(s): Halton RegionNearby towns and cities: Milton
Trail feature tags: Lookout
RATTLESNAKE POINT CONSERVATION AREA TRAILS characteristics
Length: 13 km. In total trail lengthDifficulty: Moderate (Trail classifications)
Trail surface: Natural
Trail use: Hiking and Rock Climbing
Accessibility Notes: Not wheelchair accessible
Fees: Entrance Fees
Flora & Fauna:
Not yet reported
Amenities: Washrooms
Attractions: Lookout
Contact:
rattlesnakept@hrca.on.ca
7200 Appleby Line, Milton, ON L9T 2Y1 Phone 905.854.0262
Find it: 7200 Appleby Line, Milton, ON
GPS Coordinates (main trailhead):
Latitude: 43.4713710
Longitude: -79.9127050
I have always enjoyed hiking the trail at Rattlesnake Point. Would go there as a child with my family and recently had an opportunity to hike it again with friends. The views from atop the escarpment are breathtaking. It is an easy trail to walk so is suitable for all types of hikers. If you are lucky you will be able to catch some rock climbers climbing up the escarpment as you are hiking along enjoying nature at it best! I highly recommend the trails at Rattlesnake Point.
Thanks for sharing, Barb!