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SaveHalifax trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared hundreds of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Snowshoeing, Gravel Biking, Winter Fat Biking, E-Biking, Nordic Skiing, Horseback, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading, Snowmobiling and Adaptive Biking. Trails here are often faint trail, machine-built and rocky. Scenery includes lakes and views. Common trail features include rock slabs, bridges and drops. Many trails are family friendly. Amenities include restrooms. Popular destinations include McIntosh Run, Point Pleasant Park and Long Lake Provincial Park.
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- Mountain Bike
164 trails
- E-Bike
20 trails
- Gravel Bike
123 trails
- Adaptive Bike
1 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
54 trails
- Horse
8 trails
- Hike
259 trails
- Trail Running
258 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
8 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
7 trails
- Snowmobile
5 trails
- Snowshoe
133 trails
- Nordic Ski
19 trails
Region Details
- 7
- 6
- 7
Region Status
Open as of Sep 11, 2026
E-Bike Stats
- Global Ranking
- #4,021
- State Ranking
- #13
- Trails (view details)
- 20
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 164
- Trails E-Bike
- 20
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 123
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 1
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 54
- Trails Horse
- 8
- Trails Hike
- 259
- Trails Trail Running
- 258
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 8
- Trails Observed Trials
- 1
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 7
- Trails Snowmobile
- 5
- Trails Snowshoe
- 133
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 19
- Total Distance
- 13 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 6 miles
- Total Descent
- 761 ft
- Total Vertical
- 312 ft
- Reports
- 1,478
- Completed Counter
- 239
Sub Regions
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Africville Park
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Blue Mountain - Birch Cove Lakes Wilderness Area
- 1
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Hail Pond Community Park
- 4
Popular Halifax E-Biking Trails
• 5 ★ 1.0 • 617 ft • 6 ft • 6 •
This paved path connects the Hartlen Park parking area to Keyworth Lane cul-de-sac, and is also used to access the trailhead for the Clark Kent singletrack trail. Lots of bikes, neighbourhood walkers, commuters, scooter use too. Built...
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 810 ft • 10 ft •
Less popular white difficulty family friendly gravel path. This multi-use trail and has a easy overall physical rating. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 3,510 ft • 14 ft •
Less popular white difficulty family friendly gravel path. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 968 ft • 0 ft •
Less popular green difficulty gravel path. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 1,030 ft • 26 ft •
Less popular white difficulty gravel path. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 1,781 ft • 66 ft •
Less popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 558 ft • 8 ft •
Community path connecting Remington Ct to the Mainland North Linear Parkway
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 164 ft • 0 ft •
Less popular white difficulty family friendly gravel path. This multi-use trail and has a easy overall physical rating. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
Halifax Routes
★ 5.0 • 24 miles • 975 ft • 1 • Point to Point •
1110406 11of12 NS - 04f Halifax, NS to Enfield, NS (Stanfield Intl Airport YHZ) 39km
Photos of Halifax
Videos of Halifax
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Mainland Commons path #4 | Aug 13, 2026 @ 7:52am (America/Halifax) Aug 13, 2026 | Ideal | KimP2 | ||
| Lewis Lake Terrace Logging Road | Sep 1, 2025 @ 1:55pm Sep 1, 2025 | Dry | bent6543 TRAILFORKS | ||
| Anahid Dr logging road | Sep 1, 2025 @ 1:55pm Sep 1, 2025 | Dry | bent6543 TRAILFORKS | ||
| Access Trail | Jul 24, 2024 @ 4:08pm Jul 24, 2024 | Dry | KyletPl0E | ||
| Hartlen Field paved path | Sep 18, 2023 @ 12:39pm Sep 18, 2023 | Unknown | kaarin MRWA | ||
| Hail Pond Trail | Apr 24, 2021 @ 5:31am Apr 24, 2021 | Ideal | julievdh | ||
| Kidston Lake Park road | Apr 24, 2021 @ 5:31am Apr 24, 2021 | Variable | julievdh | ||
| Foss Hill Rd | May 1, 2020 @ 2:27pm May 1, 2020 | Unknown | bent6543 TRAILFORKS | ||
| Old St. Margarets Bay Road | May 1, 2020 @ 2:27pm May 1, 2020 | Unknown | bent6543 TRAILFORKS |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squidshack | wishlist | trail | activity #106626386 | Oct 26, 2026 @ 6:11am Oct 26, 2026 |
| bent6543 | add | region | activity #106226054 | Oct 19, 2026 @ 2:22pm Oct 19, 2026 |
| PcDodge | add | report | activity #103285437 | Sep 7, 2026 @ 12:13pm Sep 7, 2026 |
| PcDodge | add | report | activity #102765872 and 2 more | Aug 31, 2026 @ 10:54am Aug 31, 2026 |
| PcDodge | add | report | activity #101869776 | Aug 19, 2026 @ 1:51pm Aug 19, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| report | Notification will also be posted on socials... | Jul 24, 2024 @ 9:39am Jul 24, 2024 | ||
| report | Just an fyi: This trail is on a combination of... | May 29, 2024 @ 5:07am May 29, 2024 | ||
| report | Jeeze, what will the kids get up to... | Nov 12, 2023 @ 1:29pm Nov 12, 2023 | ||
| trail | This is an abandoned right-of-way. Due to... | Sep 28, 2023 @ 3:55pm Sep 28, 2023 | ||
| trail | This Literally does not exist lol | Sep 28, 2023 @ 2:46pm Sep 28, 2023 |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 164 | 83 miles | 7,552 ft | 34 miles | 456 ft | #527 | #2 | 830 | 2,648 | 17 | 39,574 | |
| E-Bike | 20 | 13 miles | 761 ft | 6 miles | 312 ft | #4,021 | #13 | 1,478 | 1 | 281 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 123 | 47 miles | 3,599 ft | 19 miles | 456 ft | #1,030 | #3 | 118 | 1 | 136 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 1 | 3,409 ft | 20 ft | 932 ft | 72 ft | #2,272 | #3 | 26 | 1 | 4 | ||
| Winter Fat Bike | 54 | 23 miles | 2,185 ft | 10 miles | 456 ft | #1,094 | #5 | 31 | ||||
| Horse | 8 | 12 miles | 755 ft | 5 miles | 312 ft | #1,371 | #7 | 524 | 3 | |||
| Hike | 259 | 119 miles | 10,531 ft | 49 miles | 486 ft | #382 | #1 | 64 | 2,640 | 8 | 2,998 | |
| Trail Running | 258 | 118 miles | 10,443 ft | 48 miles | 486 ft | #718 | #2 | 1 | 2,637 | 7 | 5,813 | |
| Dirtbike/Moto | 8 | 11 miles | 735 ft | 5 miles | 312 ft | #750 | #6 | 529 | 12 | |||
| Observed Trials | 1 | 2 miles | 157 ft | 4,432 ft | 141 ft | 42 | 3 | |||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 7 | 11 miles | 735 ft | 5 miles | 312 ft | #545 | #7 | 523 | 13 | |||
| Snowmobile | 5 | 9 miles | 545 ft | 4 miles | 312 ft | #204 | #4 | 107 | 1 | |||
| Snowshoe | 133 | 72 miles | 6,532 ft | 28 miles | 463 ft | #167 | #2 | 6 | 1,190 | 3 | 129 | |
| Nordic Ski | 19 | 19 miles | 1,585 ft | 8 miles | 404 ft | #599 | #9 | 117 | 88 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Halifax?
Halifax has 13 areas to explore for e-biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated e-biking trails in Halifax?
The highest rated e-biking trails in Halifax are:
- Access Trail (0/5)
- Horseshoe Lake Park (0/5)
- Remington Court Park (0/5)
- Attenborough Ct path (0/5)
- Ross St path (0/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Halifax?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Halifax are:
- September (20 activities)
- June (10 activities)
- May (10 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Halifax?
There are 22 parking locations listed in Halifax. The most popular parking spots are:
- Parking
- Limited on-street parking on Norawarren Drive
- Esso Road Parking
- Tower Rd Paking Lot
- Hartlen Field Parking
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What is the longest trail in Halifax?
The longest trail in Halifax is Access Trail at 4,383 ft. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Halifax?
The best hiking trails in Halifax are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Halifax?
The best trail running trails in Halifax are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated dirtbiking trails in Halifax?
The best dirtbiking trails in Halifax are: View all dirtbiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Halifax?
Halifax has a total of 260 trails. Of those, 20 are designated for e-biking. Browse top e-biking trails in Halifax to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Halifax?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Halifax is Access Trail with 66 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Halifax?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Halifax is Access Trail with 102 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Halifax?
Halifax supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Halifax?
The following bike services are available in Halifax:
- Bike Shop (2)
- Other (1)
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What are the steepest e-biking trails in Halifax?
The steepest e-biking trail in Halifax is Access Trail with an average grade of 3.6%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Halifax?
Yes, there are 6 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Halifax. Some popular viewpoints include:
- River Viewpoint
- Halifax Rock Lookoff
- Flat Lake Lookoff
- Ducks Unlimited West Pine Viewpoint
- View Point AKA Lion King rock
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Are the trails open in Halifax?
The overall region status for Halifax is Clear / Green. Out of 146 trails:
- Clear / Green: 128
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 12
- Significant Issue / Amber: 5
- Closed: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Halifax?
Yes, Halifax supports e-bike riding. There are 14 trails in Halifax that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular e-biking routes in Halifax?
The most popular e-biking routes in Halifax are: View all e-biking routes in Halifax.
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What type of bike is most common in Halifax?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Halifax are:
- AM (3 activities)
- Fat (2 activities)
- DH (1 activities)
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What are the top sights to see in Halifax?
There are 7 notable sights in Halifax. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Halifax.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Halifax?
The most popular Strava segments in Halifax are:
- Osprey DH (End before BS cut through line) (1,731 athletes)
- Barrington Street - Outbound (1,623 athletes)
- Osprey DH (1,404 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Halifax?
There are 8 technical trail features (TTFs) in Halifax. Some popular features include:
- TTF (Ladder Bridge)
- rollable rock drop (Rock Face)
- Rock Roll (Rock Face)
- Cookie skinny (Skinny)
- Rock drop (Drop)
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What trails are closed in Halifax?
There are currently 1 closed trails in Halifax. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 128
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 12
- Significant Issue / Amber: 5
- Closed: 1
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Halifax?
Yes, there are 2 accessible/adaptive trails in Halifax. View all adaptive trails in Halifax for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Halifax?
There are 3 local clubs or associations listed in the Halifax directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular e-biking trails in Halifax?
The most popular e-biking trails in Halifax are: View all e-biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Halifax?
The best beginner e-biking trails in Halifax are:
- Access Trail (0/5)
- Horseshoe Lake Park (0/5)
- Remington Court Park (0/5)
Activities
- Halifax Mountain Biking Trails
- Halifax E-Biking Trails
- Halifax Gravel Biking Trails
- Halifax Winter Fat Biking Trails
- Halifax Horseback Trails
- Halifax Hiking Trails
- Halifax Trail Running Trails
- Halifax Dirtbiking Trails
- Halifax ATVing/Offroading Trails
- Halifax Snowmobiling Trails
- Halifax Snowshoeing Trails
- Halifax Nordic Skiing Trails
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