S1.Ep5 "Mt.Nemo" Hiking The Bruce Trail End To End : A Journey Across Ontario

Season 1, Episode 5 : “Mt.Nemo”
In this episode, take a journey up the iconic Mt. Nemo. This remarkable rock outcrop is the dominant feature on the Western skyline if you are anywhere near Hamilton Harbor on Lake Ontario and was the closest access to the Bruce Trail from where I grew up in Burlington. If I needed an escape, this was often where I went.
Not much can be said, other than enjoy the beautiful views of the sprawling lowland countryside and Lake Ontario to the east and Rattlesnake Point and the Nassagaweya canyon to the west. As the wind rips along the cliff edge, the turkey vultures whip by and play in the strong air currents that come up through the valleys.
From there the hike heads past a beautiful old quarry on Colling Road and leads to a nice country walk down Blind Line between Lowville and Cedar Springs where Bronte Creek flows through. Lots to explore in there, and some magnificent big trees in that valley.
This short but beautiful hike ended at Twiss Rd. and No.8 Sideroad.
Notes
Season One covers the first 450 km of the trail from Niagara to Collingwood and is 19 Episodes – airing weekly, every Tuesday from Nov.9th 2021 to March 15th 2022 on YouTube, Rumble, CloutHub, BitChute and Minds.
Visit SteveWelchOntario.com for more information, links to episodes, and music from the series.
Comments are welcome – Have you hiked this area? Are there other good trails nearby? Do you live in the area and have stories to share? Old escarpment legends or family history? What influence has the Niagara Escarpment and the Bruce Trail had in your life? It would be great to hear as well from those around the world who love to get outside and enjoy and appreciate the beautiful land.
Thanks as always to the many people, past, present and future who work tirelessly to create, maintain and improve our trail systems. And thanks to the landowners who share their beautiful land. It is very much appreciated.
Details:
Bruce Trail Reference Guide Maps: 9-10
Total Map Distance : 21.5 km
Step Counter Distance : 26.1 km
Music from the Episode:
“Right Here Right Now” from deep in the Steve Welch archives and
“Algorithm” from the album Upland
Intro : “Things Are Happening” and “Alive Healthy and Free” from the album Upland
Outro : “Algorithm” from the album Upland
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