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Best Long-Distance Hikes near Mississauga

We track 5 routes that match this search near Mississauga. They average 109 km and 2,389 m (7,838 ft) of ascent.

That is 6 percent of the 83 routes we map near Mississauga. They run noticeably longer than average for the area, 109 km against 13.5 km, so budget more daylight than a typical outing here. The climbing is steeper too: 2,389 m (7,838 ft) on average versus 297 m (974 ft) across the wider area.

Multi-day paths, normally walked in stages, with the accommodation and waymarking to support them. These lean toward the demanding end, so plan for a full day and check the forecast before you commit.

Trails

Expert

Ontario · Canada

Distance
212 km
/ 132 mi
Elevation gain
4,674 m
Typical duration
57 hr
  • Mountain
  • Long-distance path

The shortlist, side by side

The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.

Distance, ascent, walking time and difficulty for the top routes
RouteDistanceAscentTimeDifficultyBest season
Bruce Trail - Caledon Hills sectionOntario70.7 km1,556 m18 hrExpertApril to October
Bruce Trail - Iroquoia sectionOntario119 km2,610 m31 hrExpertApril to October
Bruce Trail - Niagara sectionOntario79.5 km1,750 m21 hrExpertApril to October
Grand Valley TrailOntario212 km4,674 m57 hrExpertApril to October
Bruce Trail - Toronto section side trailsOntario61.6 km1,355 m16 hrExpertApril to October

If you only have time for one, start with Bruce Trail - Iroquoia section, Bruce Trail - Caledon Hills section, Grand Valley Trail. Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.

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