- HikeType Peninsula BT Makeup Hike
- PaceTypes Medium (3.0 - 4.5 km/h): A comfortable pace for most hikers with steady progress.
- TerrainTypes ,Difficult: Steep ascents/descents, rocky scrambling, and some rugged escarpment paths.,Moderate: Rolling hills, mild slopes and rocky paths.
- PaidOuting Yes
Registration Required:
Registration Costs
Members - $5.00
Child Members - $0.00
Non-Members - $7.00
Child Non-Members - $0.00
Hosting Club: Peninsula
Category: Peninsula BT Makeup Hike
Location (Google Maps):
Hike Leader(s): Shawn Radcliffe & Saabir Sohrab Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: 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., Moderate: Rolling hills, mild slopes and rocky paths.
Distance: ~ 18.6
Description
Cape Croker Park Gate to Jackson’s Cove Rd.
This hike is part of the Peninsula BT Makeup Hikes, intended for hikers completing missed sections of the Peninsula Bruce Trail. Each hike requires individual registration.
To hike the entire Peninsula Section, please register for the Full Peninsula End-to-End Series (single registration for all 10 hikes): https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/peninsula-end2end-in-10-series/2026-05-01/
Hikers may register for all 10 Makeup Hikes if they wish.
Expectations: Expect ~7 hours on the trail, depending on the terrain, weather, and group pace. The hike leader sets the pace, aiming for 3–4 km/h, and may adjust as needed for group ability and trail conditions. Breaks will be taken throughout the day.
For safety, participants must remain between the hike leader and the hike sweep at all times.
Fees:
- Registration fee does not include Cape Croker park parking fees
- Parking costs will be shared equally among participants.
- Fundraising: This hike is a fundraiser to support the Peninsula Bruce Trail Club’s volunteer-run hike program.
Participant Requirements
- Intermediate/experienced hikers with good fitness
- Proper hiking boots, layered clothing, wet weather gear
- Hiking poles recommended
- Bring: Lunch, snacks, water, bug spray
Transportation & Accommodations
- Car shuttle: Participants rotate as drivers; vehicles must be passenger-ready
- Accommodations: Book early; options include motels, campgrounds, hostels, and B&Bs
Note: Dogs are not permitted.