Bruce Trail — Section 2b: Iroquoia 2: Dundas Valley to Kelso landscape

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Bruce Trail — Section 2b: Iroquoia 2: Dundas Valley to Kelso

~4 days · 43.8 mi · hard · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance43.8 mi
Days out4
Elevation gain5,715 ft
Gain / mile130 ft
High point1,086 ft
Difficulty index19/100

What the Bruce Trail — Section 2b: Iroquoia 2: Dundas Valley to Kelso is known for

Section 2b of Bruce Trail is an official 71.4 km point-to-point section from Dundas Valley to Iroquoia / Toronto boundary.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Bruce Trail — Section 2b: Iroquoia 2: Dundas Valley to Kelso on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 1,204 ft to 3,510 ft over 43.8 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 15.8 mi · 36%
  • Downhill 17.9 mi · 41%
  • Flat 9.8 mi · 23%

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 2b: Iroquoia 2: Dundas Valley to Kelso?

19 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Bruce Trail — Section 2b: Iroquoia 2: Dundas Valley to Kelso scores 19/100, 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 2b: Iroquoia 2: Dundas Valley to Kelso take?

Most backpackers hike the Bruce Trail — Section 2b: Iroquoia 2: Dundas Valley to Kelso in about 4 days (3 nights out) over its 43.8 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Bruce Trail — Section 2b: Iroquoia 2: Dundas Valley to Kelso?

The Bruce Trail — Section 2b: Iroquoia 2: Dundas Valley to Kelso climbs roughly 5,715 ft total — about 130 ft per mile, topping out near 1,086 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.

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