Rattlesnake Point

Park Operating Hours

Open Daily at 8:30am Rattlesnake
Point

Rattlesnake Point’s 10 kilometres of trails along
Closing times vary seasonally.

Trails
with its five spectacular lookouts dotting the edge
of towering cliffs make for some of the best Trails may be closed depending on trail
combined hiking and scenic viewing available on and weather conditions or special events.
the Niagara Escarpment. Campsites are available Check website for latest updates
to book year-round, as are picnic sites and two haltonparks.ca
pavilions. For the adventurous, Rattlesnake Point Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area
has designated areas where experienced rock 7200 Appleby Line, Milton, ON L9E 0M9
climbers can scale challenging cliffs and take in the Phone 905.854.0262
extraordinary countryside vistas. Hiking enthusiasts Email [email protected]
can also trek through the Nassagaweya Canyon to
connect with the Crawford Lake Conservation Area.

Rattlesnake
Point

Day Use Admission

(HST incl.)
Adults (15–64) $7.00
Senior (65+) $6.00
Child (5–14) $5.25
4 & under *FREE
* Children 4 & under pay group rate of $2 each when in Conservation Halton is a community based environmental Conservation
Halton
a group of 8 or more. agency that protects local ecosystems and contributes
to the quality of life in communities throughout its area

Halton Parks
of jurisdiction known as the watershed.
MEMBERSHIP
(HST incl.) Conservation Halton
Annual Family Membership $135.50

2596 Britannia Road West
Burlington, ON L7P 0G3
Annual Individual Membership $62.00 905.336.1158
Senior Membership 15% off [email protected]
*Rates subject to change conservationhalton.ca

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The following guide is provided to aid your selection of trail to visit.

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Conservation Trail Ethics Trafalgar
Climb the Cliffs Nelson Lookout
Trails are routed to protect neighbouring environmentally Lookout Pinnacle
sensitive areas. Trail routes are selected to mitigate damage Scale challenging cliffs Lookout
(stairs)
to animal and plant species. under a canopy of rich
woods – 3 designated
Please stay on trails and do not cut new trails.
climbing areas
The cliffs of the Niagara Escarpment can be hazardous and W
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Please do not go too close to the cliffs or climb over the
lookout walls. Beware of climbers below. For their safety,

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