Amanda and Peter's Bruce Trail Trek

  Heritage Rd, Terra Cotta to Chinguacousy Road, Cheltenham Today's hike was probably one of my favourites. The rain kept the bugs and tourists at bay as we traversed through the Badlands, one of the more popular sections of the trail. This section of the Bruce is a bit tricky to access due to limited parking in the area. There is parking at the Badlands; however, reservations are required and there is a 1.5 hour time limit. We parked on Chinguacousy Road, about 1km from the Badlands, and got a lift to Heritage Road in Terra Cotta, where we left off after our last hike. Both Heritage Rd and Chinguacousy Rd have limited free roadside parking. There are portable toilets at the Badlands. Trail Head at Heritage Road The day started out with a light drizzle followed by some heavy rains and then hot humid temperatures. This made for some slippery conditions on the rocky and muddy terrain. The Terra Cotta Side Trail forms an 11.3 km loop with the Bruce Trail and connects to the Caledon Tr

  Hike #40: 8th line to Heritage Road, Terra Cotta We parked our car on Heritage road and hitched a ride with my parents to our starting point on 8th line. There are no facilities at either location; however, there are facilities in Terra Cotta Conservation Area. A detour from the trail is required to access them.  The first set of pictures were taken during our journey through Silver Creek Conservation Area at the base of the escarpment. This sections has numerous side trails, boardwalks and bridges.  We passed the Bennett Heritage Side Trail on our previous hike through Scotsdale Farm Area.  The 9.3 km loop rejoins the Bruce Trail in Silver Creek.   After crossing a series of bridges, the Bruce Trail begins a steady ascent to the top of the escarpment. About 3 kms from 8th Line there is another roadside parking access on Fallbrook Trail Road. The Robert Side Trail crosses a wide boardwalk around the edges of a shallow pond. The boardwalk protects the habitat of the endangered Jeffers