Nemo Creek is at the approximate middle of the west shore of Slocan Lake (19.5km from to north end, 20km to Slocan City). This is the premier stopping point on the entire lake because of its multiple beautiful waterfalls close to the lake accessible by a good trail. It is possibly the most popular campsite on the lake.
Rating: ♦♦♦♦♦
Location: West side of Slocan Lake across from Bannock Point.
Difficulty: C1
Elevation gained: 905m
Key Elevations: Slocan Lake; Rock Castles; Cabin
Distance: 4 km, can bushwhack for a km.
Time: 4 hours round trip
Access: Boat only
Season: June to October
Map: 82F/13
Access: Boat access only. If canoeing or kayaking, the closest launch is at the south end of Silverton where there is lots of free parking. Bannock Point is almost directly across from Nemo.
Boat moorage at Nemo Beach is good and well-protected from southerly winds. There are campsites on the nice sandy beach and on top of the bench where there is also a toilet.
The cliffs north of the creek have recently attracted some rock climbers, as well as hikers who travel the beautiful valley bottom. The result has been a little overused. Upper Nemo Creek is a habitat for grizzly bears and should not be used. (KK 37:36)
Route/Trail: Lower Nemo Creek is unusual with stands of large virgin timber, polished granite slabs with moss (slippery), and waterfalls. A rough trail begins where the creek enters the lake and gives close access to all the gorgeous waterfalls on the lower part of the creek. A trail also begins on the bench, parallels the creek and falls and continues for about 5 kilometres in mature forest. The large rocks called the Rock Castles are at 3.4kms and an old trapper’s cabin is at 4km. This trail is not cleared regularly.
I have bushwhacked upwards for a km or two, but it is not that interesting, views don’t improve much and it would be difficult access to the Nemo Battlements. The cliffs north of the creek have recently attracted some rock climbers. The result has been a little overused. Upper Nemo Creek is a habitat for grizzly bears and should not be used.