*Please note that we may not be able to accommodate "meet at event" because of limited parking on Twiss Road.*

The terrain is variable. Length is approximately 22 km, pace is 4.5 km/h. This hike is suitable for intermediate hikers.

The hike will meander on the main trail through Crawford Forestry Tract and Crawford lake conservation Area, take a detour to Rattlesnake point side trail, and back to take Leech Porter side trail and Crawford Lake Side Trail. On the way we'll pass by Crawford Lake, a rare example of a [meromictic lake](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meromictic_lake).

**RSVP Requirements**

Everybody must answer the RSVP question about their travel plans, which you should see when you sign up for the event:

A. Passenger at carpool,
B. Driver at carpool for x passengers,
C. Prefer to be passenger, but driver at carpool for x passengers if needed,
D. Prefer meet at event, but driver at carpool for x passengers if needed.
E. Meet at event

Please note: because of limited parking spots, we may not be able to accommodate meet at event.

Organizers will monitor the RSVPs. Only "Going" members can attend events.

Note: If you didn't see the RSVP question when you signed up, please click on the Your RSVP Change button and answer it.

*Please do not leave your name on the wait list once you've made other plans. If we think members are doing that, we'll skip over them.*

**Costs**

Member Event fee: $2 (Bruce Trail membership card holders exempt) Bring exact change, please. Fees will go toward annual Meetup fees and any excess will be donated to the Bruce Trail Conservancy.

Carpool Cost: Each passenger will pay the driver $10.

**What to Bring**

• Water (2 liters), lunch, hiking shoes.
• Dress in layers, you'll warm up quickly once you're moving. Avoid cotton, prefer wool or synthetic (nylon, polyester) clothing.
• A change of footware for after the hike as a courtesy to your driver
• A toonie for the event fee, if not a Bruce Trail Club member (please bring exact change)

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Choose one: A. Passenger at carpool, B. Driver at carpool for x passengers, C. Prefer to be passenger, but driver at carpool for x passengers if needed, D. Prefer meet at event, but driver at carpool for x passengers if needed.

Crawford Lake/Rattlesnake point: Main-Side Trail Loop (22 km,4.5km/hr)

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Crawford Lake/Rattlesnake point: Main-Side Trail Loop (22 km,4.5km/hr)

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