From the west side of the 8th Line take the 8th Line Access Trail westward. This will lead to an intersection with the Great Esker Side Trail.
Turn left onto this side trail and follow the blue blazes for almost 3.5 km until you reach the main Bruce Trail.
Turn right onto the main trail and follow the white blazes for about .3 km until you again reach an intersection with the Great Esker Side Trail.
Turn right and follow the side trail for about .1 km where you will meet the 8th Line Access Trail. Turn left and follow the Access trail back to the 8th Line and your parked car.
This loop trail falls within the Toronto 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 Toronto Bruce Trail Club’s website at http://www.torontobrucetrailclub.org/
For more information on this and other portions of the Bruce Trail please purchase the Bruce Trail Maps from the Bruce Trail Conservancy at https://brucetrail.org/product-category/downloadable-maps/
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): Halton RegionNearby towns and cities: Acton | Georgetown
Trail feature tags: Bruce Trail | Bruce Trail Loop
GREAT ESKER/8TH LINE SIDE TRAILS LOOP – BRUCE TRAIL characteristics
Length: 4.7 km. loopDifficulty: Moderate (Trail classifications)
Trail surface: Natural
Trail use: Hiking
Accessibility Notes: Not wheelchair accessible
Fees: None
Flora & Fauna:
Not yet reported
Amenities: None reported
Contact:
Toronto Bruce Trail Club http://www.torontobrucetrailclub.org/
Find it: 12894 8th Line, Georgetown, ON
GPS Coordinates (main trailhead):
Latitude: 43.6793810
Longitude: -79.9664180
