HOC Newsletter - Summer Edition
Recruiting for Board Positions
HIKE TITLE
Mount Nemo
DATE
Thursday, May 22, 2025
HIKE LEADER(S)
Jim Blair
EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER
blairjames082@gmail.com 908-689-6941
GENERAL LOCATION
(Locality, city and/or landmark)
Mount Nemo Conservation Area
MEETING AND START TIME
6:15 for 6:30 pm start
SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION
(Include exact address, GPS coordinate and/or map)
Parking Lot Mount Nemo Conservation Area
Mount Nemo Parking - Google Maps
NOTE: If you don’t hold an annual pass, entrance fee to Mount Nemo is $10.50 per adult (senior $8.25) plus HST, if you book on-line. To book: Mount Nemo - Conservation Halton Choose Mount Nemo and the 6:00-9:00 p.m. time slot.
If you pay at the gate, the fee is a few bucks more.
DISTANCE
6 km +/-
PACE:
Leisurely / Moderate / Fast
Moderate: 3 - 4 km per hour
DURATION APPROX
Under 2 hours. We are aiming to be done before 8:30
TERRAIN:
Easy / Moderate / Challenging
Moderate.
Some very rocky sections and exposed roots. Typical Bruce Trail with a few short hills.
TYPE OF HIKE:
i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination
Combination of loops and out and back
HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Point of interests
A lovely forest walk, leading to some excellent escarpment views!
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 15 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.
Other Specifics to Your Hike
i.e. social to follow hike
GUIDING NOTES:
HIKE PACE - Leisure: 3 km/hr or less. Moderate: 3-4 km/hr or Fast: 4-5km/hr. All paces are average and depending on the terrain.
TERRAIN - Easy: mostly flat and usually good footing (i.e. rail trails, Confederation Park, Bay Front Park), Moderate: some hills and/or poor footing (Bruce Trail, Dundas Valley, etc.) and Challenging: steep hills and strenuous footing (Bruce Trail, some trails in Short Hills, Dundas Valley and Red Hill Valley). Please note variations can be expected with weather conditions.
Attention Non-Members: If you are thinking about becoming a member, The Halton Outdoor Club invites you to take part in up to two club activities as a Non-Member. After that, please join our club so we can welcome you as a member.
Registration is required for all events, and you will have to agree to the waiver of participation when registering.
Attention Past Members: You are not entitled to two trial activities. Please renew your membership to take advantage of all that the Club has to offer.
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