Bruce Trail — Section 5: Dufferin Hi-Land
~3 days · 33.6 mi · hard · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Bruce Trail — Section 5: Dufferin Hi-Land is known for
Section 5 of Bruce Trail is an official 56.3 km point-to-point section from Caledon Hills / Dufferin Hi-Land boundary to Dufferin Hi-Land / Blue Mountains boundary.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 3,681 ft to 5,597 ft over 33.6 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 15.3 mi · 47%
- Downhill 13.5 mi · 42%
- Flat 3.5 mi · 11%
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 5: Dufferin Hi-Land?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Bruce Trail — Section 5: Dufferin Hi-Land scores 16/100, 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 5: Dufferin Hi-Land take?
Most backpackers hike the Bruce Trail — Section 5: Dufferin Hi-Land in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 33.6 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Bruce Trail — Section 5: Dufferin Hi-Land?
The Bruce Trail — Section 5: Dufferin Hi-Land climbs roughly 4,140 ft total — about 123 ft per mile, topping out near 1,706 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.