This trail begins at the Grey Sauble Conservation Foundation’s memorial forest location at the west end of Youngs Drive in Georgian Bluffs on the west side of Owen Sound. The trail, with blue slashes, follows along the base of the Niagara Escarpment bluffs to the foot of Jones Falls. At that point the trail climbs the escarpment. At that juncture the trail meets the main Bruce Trail and its identifying white slashes marking the trail. A short walk to the left along the main trail would take you to the top of Jones Falls. However, to continue on the Memorial Forest Side Trail loop turn right and follow the main trail north. The trail follows the top of the escarpment and there are some spectacular east facing views along the way. Watch for the blue slashes on your right to take you back to the beginning of the Side Trail and your car.
For more information on other loop and side trails and the portion of the main Bruce Trail in this section of the Bruce Trail please visit the Sydenham Bruce Trail Club’s website at http://www.sydenhambrucetrail.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 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.
Region(s): Grey CountyNearby towns and cities: Owen Sound
Trail feature tags: Bruce Trail | Bruce Trail Loop | scenic view | Waterfall
Memorial Forest Side Trail – Bruce Trail characteristics
Length: 2 km.Difficulty: Moderate (Trail classifications)
Trail surface: Natural and Rock
Trail use: Hiking
Accessibility Notes: Not wheelchair accessible
Fees: none
Flora & Fauna:
Not yet reported.
Amenities: none
Attractions: Scenic views, waterfall
Contact:
Sydenham Bruce Trail Club’s at http://www.sydenhambrucetrail.ca/
Find it: West end of Youngs Drive, Georgian Bluffs, ON
GPS Coordinates (main trailhead):
Latitude: 44.5680070
Longitude: -80.9771830
Memorial Forest Side Trail – Bruce Trail Image Gallery
Photo credits:
Don Knight