Bruce Trail — Section 8c: Sydenham 3: Jones Falls to Wiarton
~4 days · 42.3 mi · hard · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Bruce Trail — Section 8c: Sydenham 3: Jones Falls to Wiarton is known for
Section 8c of Bruce Trail is an official 72.6 km point-to-point section from Jones Falls to Sydenham / Peninsula boundary near Wiarton.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 1,893 ft to 3,402 ft over 42.3 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 9.7 mi · 23%
- Downhill 11.3 mi · 27%
- Flat 21.2 mi · 50%
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 8c: Sydenham 3: Jones Falls to Wiarton?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Bruce Trail — Section 8c: Sydenham 3: Jones Falls to Wiarton scores 15/100, 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 8c: Sydenham 3: Jones Falls to Wiarton take?
Most backpackers hike the Bruce Trail — Section 8c: Sydenham 3: Jones Falls to Wiarton in about 4 days (3 nights out) over its 42.3 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Bruce Trail — Section 8c: Sydenham 3: Jones Falls to Wiarton?
The Bruce Trail — Section 8c: Sydenham 3: Jones Falls to Wiarton climbs roughly 3,619 ft total — about 86 ft per mile, topping out near 1,043 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.