Hiking Lookout Series - Falling for Mount Nemo

HIKE TITLE

Lookout Series - Falling for Mount Nemo

DATE

Sunday, October 19, 2025

HIKE LEADER(S)

Ellen Kennedy

Paul Toffoletti

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

Ellen.kennedy12@gmail.com  905-630-1057

Paultgroups@gmail.com    289-230-2038

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Mount Nemo Conservation Area

MEETING AND START TIME

Meet at 9:15 for a 9:30 Start Time

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

(Include exact address, GPS coordinate and/or map)

Meet at the main Mount Nemo parking lot off from Guelph Line. We will hike the local trails for about 2.5 hours.

5317 Guelph Line, Burlington

Mount Nemo Conservation Area

Online Registration with Conservation Halton is required and fees are required unless you have a park pass.

Mount Nemo Online Registration & Payment

DISTANCE

6km to 7 km

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate

DURATION APPROX

2.5hrs

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Challenging. Mount Nemo has some very rocky hilly sections that will require a fair bit of stepping up and down.

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

Combo of a large loop with a short there and back section.

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

The Lookout Series offers hikes that showcase some of the wonderful vistas in our area.

We will walk a large loop with 2/3 of the trail along the brow overlooking the rural areas of Burlington and beyond. Will stop about halfway at the main lookout for a break.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

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

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.

ONLINE REGISTRATION &

HIKER GROUP SIZE 

Registration opens 2 weeks before the hike. Up to 17 Hikers are welcome to participate in this event

WHAT TO BRING

• Wear supportive hiking boots with good tread.

•  Hiking poles will be helpful.

• Dress in layers according to weather; wear/bring waterproof rainwear.

• Bring snacks and enough water for the duration of the hike.

• Sun and bug protection if necessary.

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