Ontario · Canada
- Distance
- 49.2 km / 30.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,082 m
- Typical duration
- 12 hr
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
There are 6 hikes near Toronto in our database that fit. They average 94.4 km and 2,077 m (6,814 ft) of ascent, with the longest running to 254 km.
That is 12 percent of the 50 routes we map near Toronto. They run noticeably longer than average for the area, 94.4 km against 17.3 km, so budget more daylight than a typical outing here. The climbing is steeper too: 2,077 m (6,814 ft) on average versus 381 m (1,250 ft) across the wider area.
Mountain routes trade effort for scale. Expect sustained climbing, quick weather changes and views that make the numbers worth it. These lean toward the demanding end, so plan for a full day and check the forecast before you commit.
Ontario · Canada
Ontario · Canada
Ontario · Canada
Ontario · Canada
Ontario · Canada
Ontario · Canada
The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time | Difficulty | Best season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Trail - Toronto sectionOntario | 49.2 km | 1,082 m | 12 hr | Expert | April to October |
| Bruce Trail - Caledon Hills sectionOntario | 70.7 km | 1,556 m | 18 hr | Expert | April to October |
| Bruce Trail - Iroquoia sectionOntario | 119 km | 2,610 m | 31 hr | Expert | April to October |
| Oak Ridges TrailOntario | 254 km | 5,597 m | 68 hr | Expert | April to October |
| Guelph Radial Line TrailOntario | 37.1 km | 816 m | 9 hr 37 min | Expert | April to October |
| Etobicoke Creek TrailOntario | 36.4 km | 800 m | 9 hr 25 min | Expert | April to October |
If you only have time for one, start with Bruce Trail - Toronto section, Bruce Trail - Iroquoia section, Bruce Trail - Caledon Hills section. 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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