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The Bruce Trail is Canada’s oldest and longest footpath, providing the only continuous public access to the Magnificent Niagara Escarpment, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve.

The section of trail in our area starts with a trip through the valley of the Bighead River before proceeding along the escarpment to the expansive Bayview Escarpment Nature Reserve.

The trail offers spectacular views of Georgian Bay, waterfalls and provincially rare ferns.

The trail is a foot path only, other uses are only permitted where signage indicates those uses.

The Bruce Trail: On Your Doorstep!!

Within a short distance of Meaford is the picturesque Beaver Valley. Majestic views, waterfalls, rock crevices, meadows and beautiful forests are showcased within a continuous 113 km foot path maintained by the many volunteers of the Beaver Valley Bruce Trail Club. This adventurous trail is perfect for hiking, sightseeing and snowshoeing. Bring a lunch and plan to explore the trail soon!

Convenient access points

Trout Hollow Trail – 170 Edwin St.
Beautiful Joe Park – 162 Edwin St.
Bighead River Conservation Area – 295 Miller St.
Bruce Trail (Parking) – Grey Road 7 and 40 (on 40 headed east)
Bruce Trail (Parking) – Grey Road 7 (south of Griersville, turn at Euphrasia-St. Vincent Townline)
Bruce Trailhead – 845323 Deviation Rd (Off of 11^th Line, south of Strathnairn)
Bruce Trail – Epping Beaver Pond Lookout – 686204 Side Road 19
Bruce Trail – (Hwy 26, turn south at Grey Road 5 travel south)
Cottonwood Side Trail – 78723 11^th Line (Hwy 26 turn north at 11^th line
Bayview Escarpment Provincial Nature Reserve – just past Cottonwood Side Trail on the left
Fred Raper Park – 207 Bayfield Street
Christie Beach Conservation Area – Hwy 26 towards Thornbury, North on Christie Beach Road