Bruce Trail — Section 9c: Peninsula 3: Cape Chin to Tobermory
~3 days · 37.2 mi · hard · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Bruce Trail — Section 9c: Peninsula 3: Cape Chin to Tobermory is known for
Section 9c of Bruce Trail is an official 62.8 km point-to-point section from Cape Chin to Tobermory northern terminus.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 1,906 ft to 2,507 ft over 37.2 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 8.8 mi · 24%
- Downhill 9.6 mi · 26%
- Flat 18.3 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 9c: Peninsula 3: Cape Chin to Tobermory?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Bruce Trail — Section 9c: Peninsula 3: Cape Chin to Tobermory scores 18/100, 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 9c: Peninsula 3: Cape Chin to Tobermory take?
Most backpackers hike the Bruce Trail — Section 9c: Peninsula 3: Cape Chin to Tobermory in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 37.2 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Bruce Trail — Section 9c: Peninsula 3: Cape Chin to Tobermory?
The Bruce Trail — Section 9c: Peninsula 3: Cape Chin to Tobermory climbs roughly 4,865 ft total — about 131 ft per mile, topping out near 797 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.