Bruce Trail — Section 4: Caledon Hills landscape

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Bruce Trail — Section 4: Caledon Hills

~4 days · 40.2 mi · hard · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance40.2 mi
Days out4
Elevation gain5,679 ft
Gain / mile141 ft
High point1,522 ft
Difficulty index19/100

What the Bruce Trail — Section 4: Caledon Hills is known for

Section 4 of Bruce Trail is an official 70.2 km point-to-point section from Toronto / Caledon Hills boundary to Caledon Hills / Dufferin Hi-Land boundary.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Bruce Trail — Section 4: Caledon Hills on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 3,143 ft to 4,833 ft over 40.2 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 15.2 mi · 38%
  • Downhill 12.4 mi · 31%
  • Flat 12.4 mi · 31%

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 4: Caledon Hills?

19 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Bruce Trail — Section 4: Caledon Hills 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 4: Caledon Hills take?

Most backpackers hike the Bruce Trail — Section 4: Caledon Hills in about 4 days (3 nights out) over its 40.2 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Bruce Trail — Section 4: Caledon Hills?

The Bruce Trail — Section 4: Caledon Hills climbs roughly 5,679 ft total — about 141 ft per mile, topping out near 1,522 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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