Bruce Trail Day: The Big Loop Bruce Trail Hike

Hosting Club: Peninsula

Location (Google Maps): Cape Croker Park Registration Office, 112 Park Rd., Neyaashiinigmiing

Hike Leader(s): Marg Gloade, Nathan Monk, Kathleen Stahlbaum Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely (2.0 - 3.0 km/h): A relaxed pace with frequent breaks and a focus on enjoyment., Medium (3.0 - 4.5 km/h): A comfortable pace for most hikers with steady progress.
Terrain: Difficult: Steep ascents/descents, rocky scrambling, and some rugged escarpment paths., Easy: Flat forested sections or lowland trails., Moderate: Rolling hills, mild slopes and rocky paths.
Distance: 9.5 km

Description

Everyone’s invited to join us in celebrating Bruce Trail Day with the Big Loop Bruce Trail Hike where we’ll hike the Boundary Bluff and Hart’s Tongue side trails as well as some of Sydney Bay’s main trail through Neyaashiinigmiing. We’ll meander through the rich green woods and along steep, rocky talus slope interspersed with extraordinary vistas overlooking Sydney Bay and scenic views of the Bluffs from below.

This hike is for those looking for a more challenging trek in duration, distance and difficulty. Bring lots of water and a snack or light lunch as we'll be out for ~4 hours. Hiking boots and trekking poles are advised due to rocky, uneven, and sometimes-slippery terrain. This hike will run rain or shine.

Bruce Trail Day is an annual event celebrating Canada’s longest and oldest marked footpath. Join us to learn more about what we are doing to preserve this beautiful ribbon of wilderness in Southern Ontario. We'll be gathering at the Pavilion at Cape Croker Park after the hike for an informal gathering to warm up by the fire, enjoy some light refreshments, children’s games, learn about the Bruce Trail and meet new and old friends.