Mount Nemo is one of the best parts of the Niagara Escarpment and it's only a short drive from the city!
We'll follow the Bruce Trail for about 7 km along the top of the ridge, through old forest that grows right up to the cliff’s edge. Within a few minutes, while immersed in this UNESCO biosphere reserve, Toronto feels a lot further away than it is.
This isn't a simple stroll but it is accessible for anybody wanting to get into hiking. The ground is broken up in the best way, with rock, roots and the odd scramble, and the route keeps changing character as we go.
November is a good month to do it. The trail is quieter than in peak fall colour season, and depending on the year some leaves may still be hanging on. Most people arrive not knowing anyone, and by the time we're back at the cars you'll likely have a few new trail friends.
Mount Nemo is one of the best parts of the Niagara Escarpment and it's only a short drive from the city!
We'll follow the Bruce Trail for about 7 km along the top of the ridge, through old forest that grows right up to the cliff’s edge. Within a few minutes, while immersed in this UNESCO biosphere reserve, Toronto feels a lot further away than it is.
This isn't a simple stroll but it is accessible for anybody wanting to get into hiking. The ground is broken up in the best way, with rock, roots and the odd scramble, and the route keeps changing character as we go.
November is a good month to do it. The trail is quieter than in peak fall colour season, and depending on the year some leaves may still be hanging on. Most people arrive not knowing anyone, and by the time we're back at the cars you'll likely have a few new trail friends.
Close to the City: It's an hour drive from Toronto, which makes this one of the easiest ways to get onto the escarpment.
Views: Whatever colour is left in the forest, set against the dark green of the cedars. Bare branches also mean longer sightlines across the valley.
Meet Your Crew: A day on the trail with fellow members of the WU crew, and a few new people to plan the next hike with.
10:00 - Shuttle leaves from near Keele Station
10:00 - 11:00 - Drive to trail head
11:00 - 15:30 - Hike the trail with a stop for lunch along the way
15:30 - 16:30 - Drive back to Toronto
Food and Drink
You'll need to bring a packed lunch and water for any of our day trips that don't explicitly say we're making a stop at a restaurant. Where we stop at restaurants, you are responsible for the purchase of any food. Full details are available at the adventure plan, shared above on registration.
Carbon Offsetting
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Accessibility
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