Hiking Mount Nemo Conservation Area

HIKE TITLE

Mount Nemo Hike

DATE

January 16

HIKE LEADER(S)

Sandra Redfearn

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

14redfearns@gmail.com  905-978-2362

GENERAL LOCATION

Mount Nemo Conservation area, 5317 Guelph Line, Burlington

START TIME

9:15 for 9:30 start

** Book a time slot through Conservation Halton.  Click on parkvisit.ca Reservation (parkpassproject.com) Choose Mount Nemo and the 9:15-12:15 time slot.  (If 9:15 is full, choose 9:10 or 9:20.) If you don't have a park pass, there will be a fee of $9.50 for adults and $7.50 for seniors.  **You must book a time slot online in order to do this hike. 

MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

Upper parking lot of Mount Nemo Mount Nemo Conservation Area (Reservations Required) - Google Maps

Meet at the large outdoor map posted beside the parking lot

DISTANCE

about 7- 8 km

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate (about 3.5 km per hour)

DURATION APPROX

2 hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate - Challenging (some rocky areas that are more challenging)

TYPE OF HIKE:

A loop with a possible out and back along the escarpment. 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

Beautiful escarpment views!

REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Two Part Registration

Yes. A Must.  Leaders appreciate early registration and at least 24 hours before the event.

**You must book a time slot online with Conservation Halton and register with HOC  in order to do this hike. 

CANCELLATION

•  If your plans change, please self-cancel as soon as possible so that other HOC members may take your spot.

•  The club may cancel due to bad weather that may impact the safety of participants or due to low attendance.

REGISTRATION OPENS

2 weeks before the hike

WHAT TO BRING

•  Trails may be covered with hard packed snow/ice. Crampons (icers) are mandatory to prevent slipping.

•  Wear supportive hiking boots with good tread. Hiking poles will be helpful. 

•  Dress in layers according to weather

•  Carry waterproof rainwear, snacks and water

•  Sun protection if necessary

IMPORTANT COVID REMINDERS

The club’s Covid-19 Safety Guidelines will be observed.