The Mount Nemo Conservation Area in

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is a

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owned and operated by Conservation Halton. It is popular with rock climbers in the

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and the Golden Horseshoe, along with nearby Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area. Its five kilometers of hiking trails connect with the Bruce Trail.

Rock climbing

The rock type is limestone and most of the routes climbed are

sport climbing Sport climbing (or Bolted climbing) is a form of rock climbing that relies on permanent anchors (or bolts), permanently fixed into the rock for climber protection, in which a rope that is attached to the climber is clipped into the anchors to ...

. The sport climbing begins with a 5.9 but the majority of climbs fall in the 5.10 to 5.12 range. Due to its proximity to major urban areas, Mount Nemo is one of the most popular climbing destinations in Southwestern Ontario. Conservation Halton has implemented a ban on top rope climbing to protect the ancient cedar trees along the

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Caving

There are various cave systems running through the rock. Caving is a very popular activity at Mount Nemo, with the various caves offering great opportunities for enthusiasts from beginner to advanced skill sets.

External links

Conservation Halton: Mount Nemo Conservation Area
Climbing areas of Canada Conservation areas in Ontario Protected areas of the Regional Municipality of Halton Niagara Escarpment {{GoldenHorseshoe-geo-stub