Wooden Bridge and Boardwalk – Crawford Lake loop from Calcium Pits

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Wooden Bridge and Boardwalk – Crawford Lake loop from Calcium Pits

Moderate

5.0

(9)

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Wooden Bridge and Boardwalk – Crawford Lake loop from Calcium Pits

04:12

15.6km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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5.22 km

View of the Niagara Escarpment

Highlight • Viewpoint

6.44 km

Wooden Bridge and Boardwalk

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

This boardwalk runs for about 150 metres, crossing Limestone Creek and winding through the lowlands before linking back up with the main trail. It's a nice place to slow down, …

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7.15 km

Crow Road Lane Trail Map

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9.95 km

Nassagaweya Canyon

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10.7 km

Crawford Lake Trail

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This short trail, just over 1.6 kilometres, circles Crawford Lake on a wide, accessible boardwalk that protects the sensitive shoreline while offering close-up views of the water. The lake itself …

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11.9 km

Crawford Lake

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Crawford Lake is much more unusual than it first appears. Its upper and lower waters never fully mix, making it a rare meromictic lake, and the yearly sediment layers on …

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14.1 km

Bruce Trail – Iroquoia Section

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This stretch of the Bruce Trail follows the Niagara Escarpment through hardwood forest and rocky limestone terrain on the approach to Crawford Lake. Watch for the familiar white blazes as …

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15.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.2 km

1.85 km

487 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.3 km