Bruce Trail — Section 9a: Peninsula 1: Wiarton to Hope Bay
~2 days · 26.5 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Bruce Trail — Section 9a: Peninsula 1: Wiarton to Hope Bay is known for
Section 9a of Bruce Trail is an official 44.7 km point-to-point section from Sydenham / Peninsula boundary near Wiarton to Hope Bay.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 1,893 ft to 3,110 ft over 26.5 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 8.0 mi · 31%
- Downhill 8.0 mi · 31%
- Flat 9.6 mi · 38%
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 9a: Peninsula 1: Wiarton to Hope Bay?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Bruce Trail — Section 9a: Peninsula 1: Wiarton to Hope Bay 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 9a: Peninsula 1: Wiarton to Hope Bay take?
Most backpackers hike the Bruce Trail — Section 9a: Peninsula 1: Wiarton to Hope Bay in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 26.5 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Bruce Trail — Section 9a: Peninsula 1: Wiarton to Hope Bay?
The Bruce Trail — Section 9a: Peninsula 1: Wiarton to Hope Bay climbs roughly 3,501 ft total — about 132 ft per mile, topping out near 948 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.