Iroquoia

First Day Hike 2025 – January 1st – Mount Nemo (Brisk Pace Hike, about 8km-10km, departure time 9:00am)

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: First Day Hike – January 1
Location (Google Maps): Mount Nemo Conservation Area – 5317 Guelph Line, Burlington, ON
Parking reservations required – see hike description

Hike Leader(s): Karen Capindale-Smith Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 8-10km

Description

Welcome to our annual Volunteer Appreciation Event!  We welcome all volunteers, members and anyone who needs to start the new year off right – with a hike!

Parking reservations are required. See below.

In the event of weather conditions, which may prevent us from holding this event on January 1, the alternative date will be January 4. Same time and place. Please register so that notification can be sent to everyone in case of postponement.

Souvenir badges will be available for $5, once again.

https://www.conservationhalton.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Mount-Nemo-Updated-Jan-2020.pdf

Meet at the north end of the parking lot. Please dress for the weather forecast and bring your icers just in case.

We will hike both the North and South Loops of Mt Nemo at a brisk pace taking in the views. This hike will include a visit to the old quarry.

Parking Reservations: https://admin.parkpassproject.com/book?inventoryGroup=1554186518&startDate=2024-11-18&inventory=1132875011&screen=0&

Bruce Trail Members: 

Conservation Halton
50% discount on a Conservation Halton membership.
Current members – Coupon code available via your Account Dashboard. Look under the Member Discount tab, and “Redemption instructions” column.
2596 Britannia Rd
Burlington, ON L7P 0G3
Canada
conservationhalton.ca

****In the event of dangerous driving or trail conditions, this event will be postponed to January 4/25. It is important that everyone register so that this can be communicated in the event of postponement. 

Please dress for the weather. Icers will likely be needed.

Remember to bring some water (warm water or tea is best this time of year) and a snack. Expect baked goods 🙂

First Day Hike 2025 - January 1st - Mount Nemo (Medium Pace Hike, about 8km, departure time 9:30am)

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: First Day Hike – January 1
Location (Google Maps): Mount Nemo Conservation Area – 5317 Guelph Line, Burlington, ON
Parking reservations required – see hike description

Hike Leader(s): Dave Salt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: Approximately 8km.

Description

Welcome to our annual Volunteer Appreciation Event!  We welcome all volunteers, members and anyone who needs to start the new year off right – with a hike!

Parking reservations are required. See below.

In the event of weather conditions, which may prevent us from holding this event on January 1, the alternative date will be January 4. Same time and place. Please register so that notification can be sent to everyone in case of postponement.

Souvenir badges will be available for $5, once again.

https://www.conservationhalton.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Mount-Nemo-Updated-Jan-2020.pdf

Meet at the north end of the parking lot. Please dress for the weather forecast and bring your icers just in case.

Parking Reservations: https://admin.parkpassproject.com/book?inventoryGroup=1554186518&startDate=2024-11-18&inventory=1132875011&screen=0&

Bruce Trail Members: 

Conservation Halton
50% discount on a Conservation Halton membership.
Current members – Coupon code available via your Account Dashboard. Look under the Member Discount tab, and “Redemption instructions” column.
2596 Britannia Rd
Burlington, ON L7P 0G3
Canada
conservationhalton.ca

****In the event of dangerous driving or trail conditions, this event will be postponed to January 4/25. It is important that everyone register so that this can be communicated in the event of postponement. 

First Day Hike 2025 - January 1st - Mount Nemo (Leisurely Pace Hike, about 3-5km, departure time 10:00am)

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: First Day Hike – January 1
Location (Google Maps): Mount Nemo Conservation Area – 5317 Guelph Line, Burlington, ON
Parking reservations required – see hike description

Hike Leader(s): Madeline Grady Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 3-5km

Description

Welcome to our annual Volunteer Appreciation Event!  We welcome all volunteers, members and anyone who needs to start the new year off right – with a hike!

Parking reservations are required. See below.

In the event of weather conditions, which may prevent us from holding this event on January 1, the alternative date will be January 4. Same time and place. Please register so that notification can be sent to everyone in case of postponement.

Souvenir badges will be available for $5, once again. Complementary Junior Winter Hiker badges will be available for children under the age of 13.

https://www.conservationhalton.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Mount-Nemo-Updated-Jan-2020.pdf

Meet at the north end of the parking lot. Please dress for the weather forecast and bring your icers just in case.

Parking Reservations: https://admin.parkpassproject.com/book?inventoryGroup=1554186518&startDate=2024-11-18&inventory=1132875011&screen=0&

Bruce Trail Members: 

Conservation Halton
50% discount on a Conservation Halton membership.
Current members – Coupon code available via your Account Dashboard. Look under the Member Discount tab, and “Redemption instructions” column.
2596 Britannia Rd
Burlington, ON L7P 0G3
Canada
conservationhalton.ca

****In the event of dangerous driving or trail conditions, this event will be postponed to January 4/25. It is important that everyone register so that this can be communicated in the event of postponement. 

Chedoke to Iroquoia Heights

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Chedoke Parking Lot, Hamilton, ON

Hike Leader(s): Mike Gill Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10km

Description

Meeting at the Chedoke Parking Lot we will climb the Radial Trail into Iroquoia Heights returning along Scenic Dr.  We’ll take the stairs down at Cliffview and exit halfway for a final small loop and return to the parking lot.

To bring:

• dress for the weather
• wear appropriate footwear
• icers
• water and snack