Hiking Tips & Safety

Visiting the Bruce Trail can be a fun and enriching experience.
Please read over the following tips to ensure your safety and to help maintain the trail for all users:

• Have a plan and take your maps and cell phone.
• Hike with a partner and stay on the trail.
• Let someone know where you’re starting and ending your hike and when you expect to be back.
• Follow the blazes and all signs posted.
• Dress appropriately for weather and trail conditions. Layers are key.
• Well-fitting hiking boots/shoes and trekking poles help maintain stability.
• Keep an eye out for poison ivy, ticks, wet wood/rocks (slippery), and animals.
• Carry a small first aid kit and a whistle.
• Bring lots of water and snacks.
• Pack out what you pack in (including biodegradable items and toilet paper).
• Keep your dog on a leash and pick up after them.