Near Nottawasaga Bluffs Loop
Man and baby in the ravine.
Near Nottawasaga Bluffs Loop
The trail leads through some interesting geologic features
Near Nottawasaga Bluffs Loop
It's a whole different environment! Much cooler down here.
Near Nottawasaga Bluffs Loop
Bruce trail near parking
Near Nottawasaga Bluffs Loop
Ian Lang trail.

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Nottawasaga Bluffs Loop

5.0 (1 Rating)
Highlights of Nottawasaga Bluffs, including the Keyhole Side Trail.
2.4
mi
Distance
205
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
CaveFamily FriendlyGeologically SignificantViews

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.37mi
Distance
205ft
Elevation Gain
205ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
1,713ft
High Point
1,599ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
From the parking area, turn right in front of the Ian Lang Memorial sign and follow the red arrows. Follow the main trail for about 200m and then head left at the fork, onto Ian Lang Memorial Trail.At about 1.0km, there's a short boardwalk. After crossing the creek, climb up the path on the limestone shale, and turn right onto Bruce Trail: Blue Mountains Section.About 250m later, you'll come across a 4-way junction of trails. On the left is the Betty Carter Side Trail; straight is the Main Lookout Trail, and right is a continuation of the Bruce Trail: Blue Mountains Section. Continue straight onto Main Lookout Trail.At around 1.9km, turn left to go to the lookout. then follow the Main Lookout Trail to the right until it connects with the Nottawasaga Bluffs Lookout Side Trail at a Bruce Trail kiosk.Continue along the Nottawasaga Bluffs Lookout Side Trail, left, until the junction of Keyhole Side Trail. Turn right to take the Keyhole Side Trail. This is the highlight of the trip! You'll come to Keyhole, an area full of rocky scrambles and caves. Take your time and explore. When you're ready, finish the Keyhole Side Trail at the Bruce Trail: Blue Mountains Section and follow it left. Stay on the Bruce Trail: Blue Mountains Section until you reach the parking lot.

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