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Bruce Trail - Sydenham ED 31 Maps 32 & 33

Date and Time

October 2, 2026, 12:00 PM until Sunday, October 4, 2026, 2:30 PM

Location

Owen Sound
Owen Sound, ON  
CAN

Event Contact(s)

Jennifer Hill

Cynthia MacNeil
Cynthia

Category

Hiking

Registration Info

Registration is required before Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 11:59 PM
IMPORTANT: All who wish to participate in this event must pre-register before the event. If you find you are unable to attend, kindly cancel your registration.

If you are a non-member wishing to participate, you must first join the Lambton Outdoor Club, which includes completing the member waiver. A one month free trial membership is available for first time participants. Having enjoyed an outing or two, we hope you’ll join our wonderful club following your free trial membership. The annual membership fee is $25.

While participating, be respectful of other members' health management decisions and protective steps, and please stay home if you are feeling unwell.
Registration cancellations will be accepted

Capacity

10 Total Slots
1 Available Slot(s)

About this event

Event Description Bruce Trail - Sydenham- The main trail in Sydenham is 174.4 km.

Sydenham –  86.3- 122.1 km from Bruce Trail 31th Edition. Maps 32-33


Total 36.5 km in 3 days.

Friday
86.3 to 96.1 for 9.8k plus short side trail to parking
Approximately 2 k roadwork
This section includes Inglis Falls.

Saturday
96.1 to 113 -17k plus short side trail to parking
Approximately 4K roadwork and 2.5k rail trail.

Sunday
113 to 122.1 - 9.1k plus 1k side trail to parking
Approximately 1k roadwork.


Parking at 86.3, 96.1, 113 and 122.1. All are free parking. 

The Bruce Trail Conservancy conserves and cares for land within the Niagara Escarpment UNESCO World Biosphere to protect its ecosystems for the benefit of all and make it available to explore by foot along the magnificent Bruce Trail.

Important: Participants in Bruce Trail hikes are expected to register for at least one pre-conditioning hikes per season.

Event Start Time
Meet at 12 noon on Friday, October 2nd.  Place TBD. 



Stay at TBD Owen Sound. 


Owen Sound Ontario Canada




(Pls arrive 15 mins before hike for instructions and introductions)
Level Difficult
Distance 36.5 km in 3 days
Pace 3-4 km/hr
Duration 3 days
Costs
Money is Required for:
Hotel rooms and meals,
parking - several parking lots have charges 

Also donations of $5 per day plus donations towards any parking lot fees are suggested to help defray the costs of those drivers shuttling hikers to and from Trail heads. 

A volunteer 'accountant' will collect and distribute such donations.
Required Items to Bring Hiking boots and poles
Snacks and lunches
Water - at least 2 litres per day is recommended 
Recommended to Bring bug spray; electrolytes powder
Expected Conditions Participants Should Be Prepared For:
possibly slippery rocks
hills to climb
uneven ground
Accommodation
TBD Owen Sound