Long Distance Hiking Trails - Bruce Trail Southern Terminus, Niagara on the Lake ON
N 43° 09.480 W 079° 03.076
17T E 658432 N 4780203
This location is one terminous of the Bruce Trail, which spans Ontario over 800 kilometers from Niagara on the Lake at the Southern Terminous to Tobermoray at the Northern Terminous. The route follows much of the Niagara Escarpment and the Bruce Trail Conservancy wishes to secure the entire trail for preservation.
Waymark Code: WM66FK
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 04/12/2009
Views: 59
The Bruce Trail was the creation of Raymond Lowes and is one of only 15 areas in Canada listed as a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. Dating back to its inception of 1960 it is the oldest and longest footpath in Canada. Divided into 9 primary sections, the Bruce Trail is managed by volunteer clubs who help maintain the trail and raise funds to acquire lands with a focus towards the 'optimal route' but also those that exemplify the natural beauty which is best viewed on trail.
Main trail markers are white, and side trail markers are blue. Both use the same standard symbols to denote turns, a single rectangle meaning continue forward and a double rectangle with one elevated to indicate the turn direction. At all times you should be able to see the next trail marker from the previous one. The trail itself, as noted previously, is a dynamic trail under frequent realignment as new sections of the optimal route are secured, new permissions from land owners are granted or other trail changes are required.
If you are searching for excellent hiking, with beautiful flora and fauna or geological features like waterfalls or strata, then this is the trail for you. There is additional information found in various Internet searches, but the site Out-There.com has a very informative area dedicated to the Bruce Trail, its features and opportunities.
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