From this point, where the main Bruce Trail heads east off of the roadway, the Cape Chin Side Trail heads west. Follow the blue blazed trail until it meets up with the main Bruce Trail in Cape Chin. At this juncture turn right onto the main Bruce Trail and follow the white blazed trail for 3.2 km back to where you parked. You can shorten the whole loop business by turning right on to the Bard Side Trail, which you will reach about 1 km from Cape Chin. This is a short blue blazed trail of about .5 km which will lead you to the main Bruce Trail which you turn right onto – taking you to your car.
Any dogs need to be kept on a leash on this side trail. It is a birding naturalist’s treasure.
This loop trail falls within the Peninsula section of the Bruce Trail. For more information on other loop and side trails and the portion of the main Bruce Trail in this section please visit the Peninsula Bruce Trail Club’s website at http://www.pbtc.ca/
With file information from the Bruce Trail. For more information on this and other portions of the Bruce Trail please purchase the Bruce Trail Map & Guide Book from the Bruce Trail Conservancy at www.brucetrail.org.
Trail users are advised to obtain an updated version of the Bruce Trail guide before venturing out as trail information may change from time to time.
We would also direct you to read our DISCLAIMER and our TRAIL USERS CODE.
Region(s): Bruce CountyNearby towns and cities: Tobermory
Trail feature tags: Bruce Trail | Bruce Trail Loop | Lookout
CAPE CHIN SIDE TRAIL LOOP – BRUCE TRAIL characteristics
Length: 5.4 km loopDifficulty: Moderate (Trail classifications)
Trail surface: Natural and Rock
Trail use: Hiking and Snowshoeing
Accessibility Notes: Not wheelchair accessible
Fees: None
Flora & Fauna:
Not yet reported
Amenities: None reported
Attractions: Lookout
Contact:
Peninsula Bruce Trail Club http://www.pbtc.ca/
Find it: A long drive in east from Highway 6 along Lindsay Rd 5, East Road, and Cape Chin North Rd brings you to a spot where the main Bruce Trail heads east off of the roadway. Park here along the shoulder.
GPS Coordinates (main trailhead):
Latitude: 45.1134750
Longitude: -81.3167070