Bruce Trail — Section 1b: Niagara 2: Short Hills to Grimsby
~2 days · 24.5 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Bruce Trail — Section 1b: Niagara 2: Short Hills to Grimsby is known for
Section 1b of Bruce Trail is an official 41.3 km point-to-point section from Short Hills Provincial Park main-line crossing to Niagara / Iroquoia boundary.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 1,280 ft to 2,044 ft over 24.5 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 8.0 mi · 33%
- Downhill 9.2 mi · 38%
- Flat 7.2 mi · 29%
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 1b: Niagara 2: Short Hills to Grimsby?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Bruce Trail — Section 1b: Niagara 2: Short Hills to Grimsby scores 15/100, 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 1b: Niagara 2: Short Hills to Grimsby take?
Most backpackers hike the Bruce Trail — Section 1b: Niagara 2: Short Hills to Grimsby in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 24.5 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Bruce Trail — Section 1b: Niagara 2: Short Hills to Grimsby?
The Bruce Trail — Section 1b: Niagara 2: Short Hills to Grimsby climbs roughly 3,304 ft total — about 135 ft per mile, topping out near 636 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.