Near Duncan Escarpment
Duncan Escarpment Lookout - Looking across to Metcalf and over the trail
Near Duncan Escarpment
Easy technical trail at Metcalf to gain the top of the ridge
Near Duncan Escarpment
Metcalf Trail section - easy trail section

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Duncan Escarpment

4.5 (2 Ratings)
A great loop on the Bruce Trail and side trails with cliffs, views, crevices, and caves!
6.1
mi
Distance
773
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
CaveSpringViews
Access Issues
Please respect private land and stay on the marked trails.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
6.14mi
Distance
773ft
Elevation Gain
788ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
1,561ft
High Point
1,124ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Start on the Bruce Trail from the Duncan parking lot. The trail can be done in either direction. Choose to either start on the Bruce Trail at the first junction or take the blue-marked side trail. Stay on the blue side trails and white-marked Bruce Trail throughout. There are orange marked trails within the area too. The side trail first takes you across to Metcalf cliff, up beside the cliff, across the top, and down the other side. The descent can be through a canyon with caves and crevices on a very technical trail, or you can skip this and stay on the main trail to descend around. Remain on the blue side trail to cross back to the Duncan Escarpment and Pinnacle Rock. Follow the Bruce Trail back to the Duncan parking lot, but make sure to take in the view on the return.

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