Bruce Trail — Section 1a: Niagara 1: Queenston to Short Hills
~2 days · 25 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Bruce Trail — Section 1a: Niagara 1: Queenston to Short Hills is known for
Section 1a of Bruce Trail is an official 42 km point-to-point section from Queenston Heights southern terminus to Short Hills Provincial Park main-line crossing.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 968 ft to 1,969 ft over 25 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 6.2 mi · 25%
- Downhill 8.0 mi · 32%
- Flat 10.8 mi · 43%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Bruce Trail — Section 1a: Niagara 1: Queenston to Short Hills?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Bruce Trail — Section 1a: Niagara 1: Queenston to Short Hills scores 11/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the Bruce Trail — Section 1a: Niagara 1: Queenston to Short Hills take?
Most backpackers hike the Bruce Trail — Section 1a: Niagara 1: Queenston to Short Hills in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 25 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Bruce Trail — Section 1a: Niagara 1: Queenston to Short Hills?
The Bruce Trail — Section 1a: Niagara 1: Queenston to Short Hills climbs roughly 2,323 ft total — about 93 ft per mile, topping out near 630 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.