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Mount Nemo- Hike into Spring (4/12/2008)

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.You will then make your payment for this event at the venue, NOT in advance to the TOC.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Mount Nemo Conservation Area (Carpool at Downsview Subway Station)

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Apr 12 2008 10:50 AM (Carpool Departure: 10:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Apr 10 2008 11:59:00 PM

Event Duration:

3.5 hours including driving time

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Min C
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Member Cost:

$5.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

7 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

This Trail (5km) ascends the bluff known as Mount Nemo, long known as one of the best viewpoints in the Toronto-Hamilton area....To the north can be seen the Milton Outlier, familiarily known as Rattlesnake Point. It is a popular area for rock climbing. Mount Nemo conservation area has one of the best cliff ecosystems on Ontario's Niagara Escarpment.

PLEASE NOTE Proper hiking shoes or boots and appropriate clothing is a REQUIREMENT for this hike. There are a few hilly sections that will require boots with a good grippy soul. There may be mud or puddles on the trail.

The hike itself is 2 hours in length and it's a great hike for first timers, or for those of you that enjoy a nice easy pace on your first trip out of the season.

Please make payment with the exact change at the event.

If this your first trip in 2008, please print a waiver, bring it with you, and complete it in front of a volunteer organizer as a witness.

Required Items to Bring:
layers of clothing
rain gear
hiking shoes/boots
$5.00 for park admission

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Mount Nemo Conservation Area is located north of the Q.E.W. on Guelph Line, between Highway 5 and Britannia

At Downsview Subway Station...
Head west on Sheppard Ave. W toward Dufferin St.
Turn left at Allen Rd.
Take the Hwy 401 W exit
Take exit 312 for Guelph Line S toward Burlington/Campbellville
Turn left at Guelph Line/Main St. N
Continue on Guelph Line
Turn Left at Mt Nemo Crescent (Burlington)

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

139.2Km

Carpool Departure Time:

10:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $35.86 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Friday, May 10, 2024). This is based on $0.08/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divide by 9. Your event coordinator will confirm exactly how much money is required from each person.

Notes:

Participants need not make payment to TOC prior to event. Make direct payment at the event
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- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$5.00/Person

Non-Member Cost:

$6.00/Person

Cost Includes:

Park admission

Make a Payment:

Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the TOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.

Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!