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Welcome to Our Blog Hiking Ontario's Bruce Trail

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Hiking Ontario's Bruce Trail Bruce Trail Hiking Blog The Bruce Trail is one of Canada's most iconic and scenic hiking routes, stretching over 890 kilometres along the Niagara Escarpment in Ontario. As the oldest and longest marked trail in Canada, it offers hikers an unforgettable journey through lush forests, charming villages, and breathtaking views of waterfalls and cliffs. Whether you're an experienced hiker or a beginner, the trail provides a range of accessible sections that highlight the diverse beauty of Southern Ontario’s natural landscapes. With its well-maintained path and rich history, the Bruce Trail is a must-explore destination for outdoor enthusiasts looking to immerse themselves in the heart of nature. Continue reading to learn more about the best sections of the trail, tips for hiking, and what makes this trail a unique Canadian adventure. Over the span of 10 years, we completed the Bruce Trail in a series of day hikes, organized End-to-End events, and one...
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Hike 17: Bruce Trail Caledon Hills End-to-End - St Andrew’s Rd to Airport Rd.

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Bruce Trail  Caledon Hills  End-to-End Hike Country Lanes and Cross Roads Participating in the Caledon Hills Section End-to-End organized hike meant that for the first time since the Niagara Recreation Trail at the beginning of our Bruce Trail endeavour, we were going to be hiking 2 or more days in a row – something our bodies were not used to.   Last night we enjoyed s’mores at our campsite in the Albion Hills Conservation Area and then generally collapsed in exhaustion into our tents.   This morning our bodies were quick to protest at getting up early to hike another 25 km of path.   End-to-End Day 2 Despite our tired muscles, by 8 am we had gotten up, eaten breakfast, cleaned up our campsite, and driven to the End-to-End rally point - the Wat Lao Veluwanaram Buddhist Temple - for our second day of trekking. Once there, we again registered and lined up for the bus that would take us back to the Bruce Trail.   We soon loaded our tired bodies onto the bu...
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Location: Mono, ON L9W 6L2, Canada
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Hike 16: End-to-End on the Bruce Trail - Cheltenham Badlands to St. Andrews Rd

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End-to-End Hike on the Bruce Trail Changing Approach for the Caledon Hills Section Having now completed almost 30% and over 250 km of the BTC (more if you include the Niagara Recreation Trail ) we have begun to move further and further away from our home base.   The result is that we now need to drive considerable distances to get to and from the trail, and we have decided to switch tactics.   Instead of driving out for day hikes, we will now be camping and trekking for a couple of days in a row, or camping to participate in organized end-to-end hikes of entire sections.     The Caledon Hills End-to-End was our first such event, putting us in the unique situation of re-hiking a section which we had almost entirely trekked previously. The first time was with our younger relative, Saryon, and our constant hiking companion Lenora, during one of our regular weekend get-together treks.   The second time we hiked this section occurred just a few months later during th...
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Location: 1739 Olde Base Line Rd, Caledon, ON L7C 0K6, Canada
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