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This Winter Hike Near Toronto Has 5 Lookouts & You Can Gaze Over A Glittering Escarpment

It's less than an hour from the city!

Lead Writer, Travel

Located less than an hour from the city, you can discover a serene winter wonderland with soaring views.

Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area is nestled along the Niagara Escarpment in Milton, and it’s a gorgeous place for a snowy hike.

The area is full of trails and has five towering lookout points where you can gaze across the world below.

The Buffalo Crag trail is the path to take if you want to find the best views. The vantage points boast views of a snow-filled valley, and you can watch the "escarpment glitter" in the sun.

If you want a shorter hike, the Vista Adventure trail takes less than an hour to complete.

The area is a great place to spot owls during the winter months, and you can also find ancient cedar trees that are hundreds of years old.

Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area

Price: $9.50 per adult

Address: 7200 Appleby Line, Milton, ON

Why You Need To Go: Hike your way to stunning look spots at this scenic area.

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  • Lead Writer

    Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media. After earning her B.A. (Hons) at Queen's University, she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant. Now, she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe. Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity. She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr. Seuss Experience. Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter.

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