Burlington & Milton Escarpment
Find trails nearby or a quick drive away.
Trails Included:
Mount Nemo
Rattlesnake Point
Crawford Lake
Kelso Summit
Mount Nemo
Conservation Area
Reservations are required. Book ahead.
This hike is an easy loop with fantastic scenic views. Follow along the ridge where you can see Lake Ontario on one side of the trail and then the continuation of the escarpment of Rattlesnake Point.
The trail is well maintained and wide enough for two people. It’s great for walking your dog.
Secret spot:
There is a second smaller parking lot on the southeast side of the trail. It is an uphill hike to get up to the main trail but you get a cool feature. Use a ladder to summit the ridge.
HOW FAR:
5 km
45 mins - 1.5 hrs
TYPE:
Out & Back, Loop
LEVEL:
Easy
DOG FRIENDLY:
YES
FEE:
$10.50 + Tax (Online Adult)
$12 + Tax (At Gate Adult)
Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area
Reservations are required. Book ahead.
This trail is popular so it gets busy but it is worth it. Following along a meandering trail that offers beautiful lookouts.
See caves and a impressive cracks in the rock.
Then go to the Buffalo Cragg Lookout. A perfect place for a view of the escarpment. Look south to Mt. Nemo and Lake Ontario, or north to a cliff-lined valley loaded with trees.
The best time to visit is definitely in the fall when the leaves are turning colours. The views from the lookouts are beautiful and the hike feels more magical and rejuvenating.
Secret Spot:
To extend your hike, at the far end of the trail, take the path below the ridge to Crawford Lake. It’s interesting to see above and below the ridge. It’s a nice way to get away from some of the crowds.
HOW FAR:
6.4 km
45 mins - 1.5 hrs
TYPE:
Out & Back
LEVEL:
Easy
DOG FRIENDLY:
Yes
FEE:
$10.50 + Tax (Online Adult)
$12 + Tax (At Gate Adult)
Crawford Lake
Conservation Area
HOW FAR:
+6 km
45 mins - 2 hrs
TYPE:
Multiple Loops
LEVEL:
Easy
DOG FRIENDLY:
Yes
FEE:
$10.50 + Tax (Online Adult)
$12 + Tax (At Gate Adult)
Reservations are required. Book ahead.
Crawford Lake Boardwalk Loop Trail
Distance: 1.4 km Time: 20 mins
The trail around the lake is short but pretty.
Pine Ridge Trail
Distance: 6.6 km Time: 1 hr 20 mins
Visit a more wooded part of the park. Get the wilderness vibe as you hike beneath the ridge above.
Secret Spot:
Archeologists discovered the footprint to a Wendat or Attawandaron village on the shore of the lake. Three longhouses were reconstructed on their original locations you can explore.
Crawford Lake provides educational programs, exhibits, workshops and more, developed with Indigenous partners.
Learn more here.
Kelso Summit
Conservation Area
HOW FAR:
6.4 km
1 hr 20 mins - 2 hrs
TYPE:
Loop
LEVEL:
Easy
DOG FRIENDLY:
Yes
FEE:
$10.50 + Tax (Online Adult)
$12 + Tax (At Gate Adult)
Reservations are required. Book ahead.
This park is the ski hill Glen Eden in the winter but through the rest of the year it’s a fantastic place to hike, mountain bike, and spend the day.
There is great hiking above the ridge and through the forest but the park also has fun facilities for families like a beach and picnic spots. The heritage village is a reminder of this regions history
Secret Spot:
There is a parking lot at the Kelso Summit. This allows you to avoid climbing the ski hill and start directly in the forest above.