Bruce Trail — Section 2a: Iroquoia 1: Grimsby to Dundas Valley
~3 days · 31.7 mi · hard · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Bruce Trail — Section 2a: Iroquoia 1: Grimsby to Dundas Valley is known for
Section 2a of Bruce Trail is an official 51 km point-to-point section from Niagara / Iroquoia boundary to Dundas Valley.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 1,024 ft to 2,238 ft over 31.7 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 11.2 mi · 35%
- Downhill 10.9 mi · 34%
- Flat 9.5 mi · 30%
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 2a: Iroquoia 1: Grimsby to Dundas Valley?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Bruce Trail — Section 2a: Iroquoia 1: Grimsby to Dundas Valley scores 20/100, 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 2a: Iroquoia 1: Grimsby to Dundas Valley take?
Most backpackers hike the Bruce Trail — Section 2a: Iroquoia 1: Grimsby to Dundas Valley in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 31.7 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Bruce Trail — Section 2a: Iroquoia 1: Grimsby to Dundas Valley?
The Bruce Trail — Section 2a: Iroquoia 1: Grimsby to Dundas Valley climbs roughly 5,404 ft total — about 170 ft per mile, topping out near 699 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.