Bruce Trail — Section 8a: Sydenham 1: Beaver Valley boundary to Bayview Escarpment
~3 days · 31.5 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Bruce Trail — Section 8a: Sydenham 1: Beaver Valley boundary to Bayview Escarpment is known for
Section 8a of Bruce Trail is an official 54.2 km point-to-point section from Beaver Valley / Sydenham boundary to Bayview Escarpment access area.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 2,680 ft to 4,199 ft over 31.5 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 12.8 mi · 41%
- Downhill 7.3 mi · 23%
- Flat 11.1 mi · 36%
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 8a: Sydenham 1: Beaver Valley boundary to Bayview Escarpment?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Bruce Trail — Section 8a: Sydenham 1: Beaver Valley boundary to Bayview Escarpment scores 12/100, 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 8a: Sydenham 1: Beaver Valley boundary to Bayview Escarpment take?
Most backpackers hike the Bruce Trail — Section 8a: Sydenham 1: Beaver Valley boundary to Bayview Escarpment in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 31.5 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Bruce Trail — Section 8a: Sydenham 1: Beaver Valley boundary to Bayview Escarpment?
The Bruce Trail — Section 8a: Sydenham 1: Beaver Valley boundary to Bayview Escarpment climbs roughly 2,582 ft total — about 82 ft per mile, topping out near 1,293 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.