Wed love to introduce you to the niagara escarpment, the bruce trail and our great. Georgian bay marr lake trail to indian head cove and the grotto 3km, 3. Moved reference to book under new books section with standard isbn link. Looking for a great trail near northern bruce peninsula, ontario. The bruce trail stretches from the niagara region all the way up to tobermory, but the trail from wiarton to tobermory is some of the best hiking you will find anywhere. The biggest problem with thru hiking the bruce is that camping isnt allowed in most areas. Conservation and hiking throughout the niagara peninsula while supporting the bruce trail. Sep, 2016 and along the niagara escarpment lies a 900kilometer path called the bruce trail, canadas oldest and longestmarked hiking trail. Jun 01, 2010 buy the spiral bound book the bruce trail reference guide. The bruce trail is the oldest and longest hiking trail in canada. The biggest problem with thruhiking the bruce is that camping isnt allowed in most areas. I live close to the bruce trail and love hiking it in all seasons. Come along as experienced backpackers take you on a five week journey over the rocky spine of the niagara escarpment in ontario.
A large portion of the trail still lies on private land, so any camping you do will have to be stealth camping, or anywhere you can get permission. Aug 20, 2018 one of my most memorable hiking experiences was when i thruhiked canadas 895kilometer bruce trail, north to south, from tobermory to queenston heights, in 2016. Well my bruce trail guide book was published in 2014 and i guess there are constant updates of trail closures and reroutes. There are another 270 miles of side trails which make the bruce trail a blast to explore on any long weekend or backpacking trip. Hike schedule cancellation notice all organized hikes across all 9 bruce trail clubs are being cancelled between march 17, 2020 and april 30, 2020.
The toronto bruce trail club one of the nine member. Discounts on products from the btc store and at various sports and hiking stores. The bruce trail conservancy is a charitable organization committed to establishing a conservation corridor containing a public footpath along the niagara escarpment, in order to protect its natural ecosystems and to promote environmentally responsible public access to this unesco world biosphere reserve. The bruce trail reference guide is a full set of 42 maps for the entire bruce trail.
A reader from baltimore, md with the number of people hiking the bruce trail endtoend every year, it is amazing it took a book like this so long to appear. Depending on your physical ability, if you hiked eight hours a day approximately 30 km it would take 30 days to complete the trail endtoend. Strap on a set of hiking boots, grab some water and an energy bar and enjoy. By the end of this walking holiday participants will leave with new friends, great memories and a love for hiking the bruce trail. I like to start and stop where its easy to park my car. Carry the most uptodate bruce trail information with you on your dayhikes or longdistance adventures on the niagara escarpment. Or if you just need 1 map, you can download singles here. So perhaps my idea of books being the 11th hiking essential was not so farfetched after all. The idea for the trail was conceived by ray lowes, who shared it at a meeting of the federation of ontario naturalists with friend robert bateman in 1959. A hiking trail more than 890 km of main trail and more than 400 km of side trails from queenston, ontario to tobermory, ontario. Bruce colter nelson preserves the integrity of the hike, albeit with common sense relocations and a flip flop caused by deep winter snows. The bruce trail 50th anniversary 29th reference edition is the definitive. Hike the loop from any start point and in either a clockwise or counterclockwise direction.
The main trail is more than 890 km 550 mi long and there are over 400 km 250 mi of associated side trails. Collect hiking badges bruce trail beaver valley club. We have been hiking the bruce trail for many years and i still get excited to go everyday. Following a few simple guidelines will help make your hiking more pleasurable.
The bruce trail is a footpath that threads its way, from queenston heights in the south of ontario to tobermory, at the tip of the bruce peninsula to the north, along the niagara escarpment affording the user a variety of special interest side trails and spectacular scenery and outlooks. Come explore the bruce trail conservancys beautiful toronto section properties. A very important resource for hiking the bruce trail is a map. The bruce trail is nearly 900 km 560 mi long and mostly follows a geological feature called. See how special they are and learn about the important work the toronto bruce trail clubs biodiversity team and land stewards are doing. The trail mostly follows the edge of the niagara escarpment, one of the thirteen unesco world biosphere reserves in canada. Hike the bruce trail welcome to canadas oldest and longest marked footpath, stretching 890km through bruce country and along the niagara escarpment. The idea for the trail was conceived by ray lowes, who shared it at a meeting of the federation of ontario naturalists with friend robert. Having hiked most of the appalachian trail myself, i can attest to the common sense contained herein. Tour include shuttles to and from the hiking points plus our experienced guides who provide interpretation throughout the hike. I think the bruce trail, canadas longest marked hiking trail, that jogs for 21 km. Maps know before you go hike schedule endtoends badges accommodation camping international friendship trails parks, conservation areas.
Aug 11, 2015 the bruce trail as a day hike from toronto. We set off after lunch and drove through toronto toward mono cliffs provincial park, about an hour north. The bruce trail mountain biking trail pretty river valley. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. We have five trail propertoes with a combined 80 kilometres of trail to choose from and each property is distinctively unique. It is 885 km long, from queenston heights in niagara falls to tobermory. George lennon will be leading the hike and teaching us about these exceptional places. If you have never thruhiked a long trail before and have had the dream of hiking the length of the bruce trail in one go for a long time, you are at risk. Hiker on the bruce trail in canada the bruce trail runs along the escarpment.
It is well maintained with countless views and side trails to go down. Hiking the bruce has been on many a bucket list, but one neednt attempt it all at once. Explore the bruce trail on a guided 2day or 5day waterfall. Bruce trail an adventure along the niagara escarpment. Led by an experienced guide, youll see a total of 19 stunning waterfalls on the twoday hike and 28 waterfalls on the fiveday hike.
A boys memoir of thruhiking the pacific crest trail by. Backpacking ontarios bruce trail from lions head to. Hiking the bruce trail in bruce county on the bruce peninsula. The trail follows the edge of the niagara escarpment, one of the thirteen unesco world biosphere reserves in canada, from queenston to. Special notice please postpone your bruce trail walks and hikes until further notice. You are welcome to join a club hike or two without being a member. Mar 20, 2020 the bruce trail is ontarios most famous trail. Hiking arizona will introduce you to the states most natural wonders and more. Hiking the bruce trail end to end has been on my bucket list for years, but it takes about a month. Hiking in bruce peninsula national park, ontario hike. The 50th anniversary special edition edition 29 is still available.
The bruce trail guide 29th edition canadian outdoor equipment. After a bit of web surfing, i discovered the bruce trail, which mostly follows the niagara escarpment, a rocky ridge that runs 560 miles from niagara falls to the tip of the bruce peninsula. Bruce trail an adventure along the niagara escarpment trail guidebooks rich freeman, sue freeman on. There was a small parking lot at the entrance here on wiley road, just before kilometer 36 on bruce trail map 3 from the bruce trail hiking guide book. Tobermory has many hiking trails hike on the bruce trail. The festival is a chance to discover the spectacular and diverse natural features of the bruce peninsula, and hike some of the most rugged and scenic stretches of the bruce trail. The bruce trail app plan, track, and log your hikes on canadas oldest and longest marked footpath with the official bruce trail app, for ios and android mobile devices. Since our founding, our member volunteers have worked tirelessly to build and maintain the bruce trail, to raise funds for the purchase of conservation lands and for support of the bruce trail conservancy, and to give the public the opportunity to enjoy hiking through more than 400 hikes we offer each year. If youre looking for the best trails in bruce peninsula national park, weve got you covered. Written by bruce nelson, audiobook narrated by bruce buck nelson. The book is mundane, mildly interesting, a rather typical story of the endless repetition of a long distance hike.
Im in the process of hiking the entire bruce trail in ontario, canada from top to bottom. Following the niagara escarpment, it weaves nearly 900kms from niagara to tobermory. Bruce trail thruhike north to south david gutscher. Long distance hikers will recognize elements of their own hikes and perhaps be inspired to hike the bruce. Hiking the bruce two best friends hike the bruce trail, a. Also, at the start of the hike you will be required to sign a waiver form, and you will be asked to provide a name and phone. Please be advised that cycling is only permitted on the bruce trail where explicitly marked. And along the niagara escarpment lies a 900kilometer path called the bruce trail, canadas oldest and longestmarked hiking trail.
Nov 18, 2019 so perhaps my idea of books being the 11th hiking essential was not so farfetched after all. This was where i started my seventh bruce trail hike. For info and advice on hiking the bruce trail during the winter, contact one of the clubs below. How should i prepare for a bruce trail club organized hike. The toronto bruce trail club one of the nine member clubs.
Buy the spiral bound book the bruce trail reference guide. If you are planning on or just thinking about hiking the appalachian trail, this book is for you. Excellent information about the bruce trail with maps and guides. The bruce trail ontario 2020 all you need to know before. Conservation and hiking throughout the niagara peninsula while supporting the bruce trail conservancy. The bruce trail selfguided hike ontario great canadian trails. Courtesy of the toronto bruce trail club always bring id and your health card. The blog post i wrote after that hike has triggered more emails and comments than all of my other posts combined. Your gift will preserve 6 acres, secure more of the bruce trail, and support our vital programs to preserve a ribbon of wilderness, for everyone, forever. The bruce trail is the oldest and longest marked hiking trail in canada. A guide to the states greatest hiking adventures state hiking guides series grubbs, bruce on. When all four badges are earned, the child is awarded with a junior hiker badge at the courtesy of the iroquoia bruce trail club.
Please be advised that cycling is only permitted on. It is 840 km long, with over 440 km of side trails. While researching additional things to do during my recent trip to the 2015 world synchronized skating championships in hamilton, ontario, i was startled and delighted to discover that there is a longdistance hiking trail right in the area. While its true that the entirety of the bruce trail offers 890kilometres of hiking trails, many would argue that the part of the trail that cuts through the magnificent scenery and rugged landscape of bruce county is the beall and endall for anyone with a passion for hiking. A great way to learn more about the trail is to attend the bruce peninsula hiking festival weekend, in october, hosted by the peninsula bruce trail club and bruce peninsula national park to complement bruce trail day. The bruce trail is a hiking trail in southern ontario, canada from the niagara river to the tip of tobermory, ontario. The portion that winds through three stage and the pretty river valley provincial park contains a wide mix of terrain and features. The iroquoia bruce trail clubs junior hiker badge program is an opportunity for children to earn a new and unique badge for every season of the year. Hiking the bruce two best friends hike the bruce trail. We live 5 mins from the trail in halton and we go rain, shine, or snow. The bruce trail provides a living classroom for your family as they observe the ever changing activities of the escarpments varied ecosystems. Best trails near northern bruce peninsula, ontario canada.
May 21, 2017 the bruce trail is the oldest and longest hiking trail in canada. You can find an array of open and flowing to tight and technical trail concepts that include alternate lines for the more skilled riders. Lets stop at starbucks, i said, knowing its important to stay hydrated when hiking. Hike the bruce trail the great canadian bucket list. Planning an appalachian trail thruhike is overwhelming. Reinka, independent publisher this book is a good introduction to long distance hiking. The bruce trail conservancy is a charitable organization committed to establishing a conservation corridor containing a public footpath along the niagara escarpment, in order to protect its natural ecosystems and to promote environmentally responsible public access to. Here in the rockies, snow has begun blanketing the hiking trails, but it occurs to me that winter walks, crosscountry skiing or snowshoeing might be other activities where books could be incorporated, much like during our backpacking book club. How do you get to this side trail, how long is it, ect brucetrail 18. Canada map books ontario hiking trail guides the bruce trail guide edition 29.