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Crawford Lake surrounded by forest, Milton
EscarpmentEasyBest in Fall

Crawford Lake Trail

Milton·1 km·30-45 minutes

Check before you go

The lake loop is short; the Nassagaweya Canyon Trail is a separate, strenuous 9.4-kilometre round trip. Keep dogs leashed and check current reservation requirements.

Length

1 km

Surface

Mixed

Type

Loop

A 1-kilometre boardwalk loop around a rare meromictic lake whose undisturbed sediment preserves a remarkable environmental record. The route sits beside Conservation Halton's longhouse village and connects to several longer escarpment trails.

Highlights

Meromictic lakeone-kilometre boardwalklonghouse villageescarpment trail connections

Amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Stroller-friendly
  • Washrooms

Getting There

Transit

No direct transit. About 45 minutes by car from downtown Toronto via Highway 401.

Parking

Conservation Halton admission and a park reservation may be required. Check and book through the official page before travelling.

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Official Trail PageGuide updated July 2026

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