Bruce Trail — Section 6: Blue Mountains
~3 days · 41.5 mi · hard · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Bruce Trail — Section 6: Blue Mountains is known for
Section 6 of Bruce Trail is an official 66.5 km point-to-point section from Dufferin Hi-Land / Blue Mountains boundary to Blue Mountains / Beaver Valley boundary.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 2,940 ft to 5,597 ft over 41.5 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 15.8 mi · 38%
- Downhill 15.2 mi · 37%
- Flat 10.0 mi · 24%
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 6: Blue Mountains?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Bruce Trail — Section 6: Blue Mountains 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 6: Blue Mountains take?
Most backpackers hike the Bruce Trail — Section 6: Blue Mountains in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 41.5 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Bruce Trail — Section 6: Blue Mountains?
The Bruce Trail — Section 6: Blue Mountains climbs roughly 5,456 ft total — about 131 ft per mile, topping out near 1,726 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.