Bruce Trail — Section 8b: Sydenham 2: Bayview Escarpment to Jones Falls
~2 days · 27.7 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Bruce Trail — Section 8b: Sydenham 2: Bayview Escarpment to Jones Falls is known for
Section 8b of Bruce Trail is an official 47.6 km point-to-point section from Bayview Escarpment access area to Jones Falls.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 2,293 ft to 4,154 ft over 27.7 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 6.1 mi · 22%
- Downhill 8.6 mi · 31%
- Flat 13.0 mi · 47%
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 8b: Sydenham 2: Bayview Escarpment to Jones Falls?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Bruce Trail — Section 8b: Sydenham 2: Bayview Escarpment to Jones Falls scores 11/100, 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 8b: Sydenham 2: Bayview Escarpment to Jones Falls take?
Most backpackers hike the Bruce Trail — Section 8b: Sydenham 2: Bayview Escarpment to Jones Falls in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 27.7 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Bruce Trail — Section 8b: Sydenham 2: Bayview Escarpment to Jones Falls?
The Bruce Trail — Section 8b: Sydenham 2: Bayview Escarpment to Jones Falls climbs roughly 2,116 ft total — about 76 ft per mile, topping out near 1,266 ft.
Related trails
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.