Last October I did my 3rd successful hike of 100km in a day and this October I have decided to go back to hiking the Bruce Trail again.
On April 6, 2007 I started hiking the Bruce Trail by doing all 52.3km of the Toronto section that day. It took me 28 hikes over 10 years, 1 month and 8 days to hike the entire 891.7km of the Bruce Trail completing the Bruce Trail on May 14, 2017. I did each hike by going from south to north and shared many wonderful moments with many geocachers. 7 years ago on May 12, 2018 (GC7006F) I also hiked the Toronto section of the Bruce trail.
The current length of the Toronto section is 50.4km and I plan to hike it again from north to south today after this event. The hike after the event is totally optional and you can join me for all or part of it.
April 6, 2007 (Where it all started just outside of Kelso Conservation Area)
May 14, 2017 (We made it to the end cairn in Tobermory)
About the Event
This is a simple meet and greet event from 7:45am to 8:15am at the northern end of the Toronto section of the Bruce Trail which is at the style where the trail meets Creditview Rd. The hike portion of the event is optional and will begin at 8:15am and you may join the hike if you want to hike any part of the Toronto section with me.
About the Toronto section of the Bruce Trail
The Toronto section is fairly flat with only 3 hills which are not too long at all. About 1/10 of the Toronto section is road walking. The trail is somewhat rocky in parts so it may be hard on the knees. I do consider the Toronto section to be one of the easier sections of the Bruce Trail. The total distance of the Toronto section is 50.4km as per the 31st edition of the Bruce Trail guide and trail reroutes posted on their web site. See the map below for the trail (28th edition of Bruce Trail Guide updated with 3 reroutes. Kilometer markers differ from the 31st edition).
Parking
Parking is an issue at the start and end of the Toronto section. I have added parking options to the additional waypoints. You will most likely need to hike to the event because of lack of parking nearby or have someone drop you off.
START (Event) - As per the 31st edition of the Bruce Trail guide, there is no parking at the start point and the previous 2 closest recommended parking areas have also been removed from the guide. Nearest parking options as per the 31st edition of the Bruce Trail guide are 2.7km to the north or 2.1km to the south.
END - The end point has no stopping signs along the road. Closest parking would be available by paying to enter either Kelso or Hilton Falls, but you would be locked in if you are not out of there by the time these conservation areas close. Another option and closest free parking would be the 2 small parking lots on the west side of 6th Line about 5km north of the end point.
In both cases, it might be best to have a friend or family member drop you off/pick you up for the event and the hike.
Other options for parking at various points along the trail would be Speyside, Limehouse or various road side spots along the way, depending on how far you plan to hike.