Bruce Trail
25 days · 542.7 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Bruce Trail is known for
The Bruce Trail follows the Niagara Escarpment from Queenston to Tobermory across the nine official Bruce Trail Conservancy club sections.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 1,368 ft to 5,220 ft over 542.7 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 28.7 mi · 5%
- Downhill 23.8 mi · 4%
- Flat 489.8 mi · 90%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Bruce Trail?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Bruce Trail scores 76/100, 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 much elevation gain is on the Bruce Trail?
The Bruce Trail climbs roughly 67,379 ft total — about 124 ft per mile, topping out near 1,726 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 — source relation. 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.