Rattlesnake Point and Crawford Lake — Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area
Rattlesnake Point and Crawford Lake — Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area
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Rattlesnake Point and Crawford Lake — Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area
02:56
10.7km
160m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: November 2, 2025
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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123 m
Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area
Highlight • Viewpoint
This park is very popular with rock climbers and advanced hikers. Trails are very well marked and maintained.
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3.84 km
Crawford Lake Trail
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**Note: As of fall 2025, the boardwalk is temporarily closed for reconstruction, with completion expected by February 2026. Alternate trails in the area include Woodland, Escarpment, and Pine Ridge.
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5.59 km
Crawford Lake
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Crawford Lake is a unique body of water referred to as the Meromictic Lake. In a meromictic lake, the water in the lower half of the lake does not mix with the water in the upper half. This results in a condition that preserves sediments in light and dark layers at the bottom of the lake. By examining the strata, scientists can learn about changes in climate, vegetation, human habitation, and atmospheric chemistry.
Crawford Lake has garnered international attention as one of ten locations (including the Great Barrier Reef, the Baltic Sea, and the Antarctic Ice Sheet) that could be used to officially mark the end of the Holocene Epoch and the start date of the Anthropocene Epoch. This marker of change is known as the "Golden Spike".
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10.7 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
5.74 km
4.84 km
< 100 m
Surfaces
7.35 km
3.22 km
109 m
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Elevation
Highest point (300 m)
Lowest point (250 m)
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