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View from Rattlesnake Point Lookout over the Niagara Escarpment, Milton
EscarpmentModerateBest in Fall

Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area

Milton·13 km·3-5 hours

Length

13 km

Elevation

210 m

Surface

Dirt

Type

Loop

Perched atop the Niagara Escarpment near Milton, Rattlesnake Point offers 13 kilometres of trails with dramatic cliff-edge lookouts rising 300 metres above the surrounding farmland. The popular Nassagaweya Trail connects to Crawford Lake Conservation Area through dense Carolinian forest and ancient cedar groves.

Highlights

Niagara Escarpment cliff-edge lookoutsBuffalo Cragrock climbingNassagaweya Trail to Crawford Lakeancient cedar treesraptor migration

Amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Stroller-friendly
  • Washrooms

Getting There

Transit

No direct transit. GO Transit Milton line runs to Milton GO station; from there it's a 20-minute taxi/rideshare. About 45 minutes by car from downtown Toronto via Highway 401.

Parking

On-site parking included with admission ($10/adult, reservation recommended via Conservation Halton).

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Seasonal Notes

Best: Fall

Stay behind fences at lookout points — the cliffs are sheer and exposed. Rock climbing is popular. Fall colours peak mid-October.

Official Trail Page

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