- HikeType General Hike
- PaceTypes Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
- TerrainTypes Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing.
- PaidOuting No
Hike open to BTC Members only.
Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Halfway Dump Side Trail Parking Lot, south of km 142.0 (Map 41)
Hike Leader(s): Sheri Hatcher Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing.
Distance: Approximately 12 km
Description
This 12 km hike is a gorgeous section of the Bruce Trail but is also difficult and challenging. We will start off on the Halfway Dump Side Trail which meets the Main Trail. We will follow the Main Trail north to the Grotto. The Main Trail will take us along the coast line where the terrain is steep and rocky with cobble beaches. We will stop at the Grotto for lunch with time to explore. Once we are done, we will head back the same way we came. This is a full day excursion as it will take about 3 hours to hike each way.
Proper hiking footwear is a must as the terrain is rocky and the rocks on the beaches are the perfect size to roll an ankle. Hiking poles are recommended. There is a park entrance fee of $7.90 per person. Because of the difficulty of this hike, it will only go ahead if the weather is good.