Bruce Trail
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Canada Canada
General information about Bruce Trail
Difficulty
Length
886 km
Elevation gain
13.500 m
Elevation loss
13.500 m
Highest Point
Osler Bluff Lookout / 540 m
Lowest Point
90 m
Round Trip?
No
Walk in both directions?
Yes
886 km
13.500 m
13.500 m
Osler Bluff Lookout
540 m
90 m

The best time to hike the Bruce Trail is:

January
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The Bruce Trail runs for a length of 886 kilometers through Canada.

The difficulty of the trail is rated as easy and it usually takes 44 days to walk the Bruce Trail.
Of course, how long it really takes for the trail depends on the experience and fitness of the hikers.

The drinking water supply is on the way a problem depending on the season.
Reliable water points are not always available, as these may have dried out.
You should definitely plan ahead and get informed here!

On the trail you are self-sufficient.
But at irregular intervals (at least every few days) there is the possibility to buy food.
This needs to be planned accordingly and it can only be recommended to contact the aid stations and check the opening hours.

You can stay overnight in a tent/tarp, in unmanaged huts, in guesthouses/hotels along the way and on campsites.

Wild camping on the trail is a gray area As always, leave behind no traces . Rubbish has to be taken away and nature has to be respected and protected!

Campfires are currently allowed. However, this can change at any time.
Therefore, please be sure to pay attention to public notices and a possible risk of forest fires..
In addition, new fireplaces should never be built, but existing ones should be used.

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The best time to hike the Bruce Trail is:

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Specifics
Dogs are allowed!
Self-supply (food can be bought every few days)
Obtaining drinking water can be a problem depending on the season
No problem with fear of heights
Also accessible in winter
Campfires are allowed
The path is sufficiently marked
Wild camping on the trail is a gray area
Power supply is not ensured
Mobile Internet is not available all over the trail
Fishing allowed (permit must be purchased)
There are bathing opportunities along the way
There is no river to be crossed
You might encounter bears!
Sections are also accessible
Sometimes a lot of mosquitoes!
Route planning

Arrival

You will arrive to Bruce Trail via Lester B. Pearson International Airport.

You can get to Starting point via Bus / Train. Duration approx. 4 hours.

Accommodation

  • in a tent/tarp
  • in unmanaged huts
  • in guesthouses/hotels along the way
  • on campsites

Loneliness

Moderate contact with other people and only occasionally with settlements
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