Bruce Trail — Section 9b: Peninsula 2: Hope Bay to Cape Chin
~3 days · 35 mi · hard · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Bruce Trail — Section 9b: Peninsula 2: Hope Bay to Cape Chin is known for
Section 9b of Bruce Trail is an official 59.2 km point-to-point section from Hope Bay to Cape Chin.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 1,893 ft to 2,864 ft over 35 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 11.8 mi · 34%
- Downhill 7.7 mi · 22%
- Flat 15.4 mi · 44%
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 9b: Peninsula 2: Hope Bay to Cape Chin?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Bruce Trail — Section 9b: Peninsula 2: Hope Bay to Cape Chin scores 21/100, 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 9b: Peninsula 2: Hope Bay to Cape Chin take?
Most backpackers hike the Bruce Trail — Section 9b: Peninsula 2: Hope Bay to Cape Chin in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 35 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Bruce Trail — Section 9b: Peninsula 2: Hope Bay to Cape Chin?
The Bruce Trail — Section 9b: Peninsula 2: Hope Bay to Cape Chin climbs roughly 6,010 ft total — about 172 ft per mile, topping out near 899 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.