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      A system of trails spanning granite rock faces, pine and lichen barrens, and lush Acadian forest in the McIntosh Run watershed.

      Much of the area burned in a forest fire in 2008, providing a unique, stark trail experience characterized by grippy granite bedrock, views that reach the ocean, and challenging ledges and drops.

      If you are driving to the trails, the recommended starting locations with parking are
      - Hartlen Park;
      - Lions Rink (2 blocks from Clark Kent trail); and
      - Long Pond parking near In-N-Out trail.

      At other trailheads the parking is on-street and minimal, and streets in the residential neighbourhoods are too narrow for 2-way traffic. To maintain a positive relationship with the local residents, please consider parking at the aforementioned locations. As always, at trailheads it is important to keep down the noise, keep dogs on leash, and don't change in public.

      As of 2021, the sanctioned network consists of about 23km of trails. 17km of this has been built since 2016 under land-use agreements by MRWA. 2km are adopted historical and fishing footpaths, and about 4km are adopted older trails from what some MTBers called the 'fight trail system', with all structures replaced and most drainage issues addressed. Roughly 5km of unauthorized trails on private land still connect to the sanctioned system, including Flat Lake-loop and Gords. Caution signs are posted on trails that cross into private land, and these trails are not maintained or promoted by MRWA.

      For more information about the trails, and to contribute the maintaining and growing the sanctioned network, please see Singletrack Information.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      eBikes Allowed: No
      AKA: Fight Trail
      Land Status: Conservation Reserve
      Trail Parking at the Lions Rink google parking directions
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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Open as of Sep 18, 2023
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      34
      Trails Mountain Bike
      42
      Trails Hike
      42
      Trails Trail Running
      42
      Trails Snowshoe
      34
      Total Distance
      20 miles
      Total Descent
      1,521 ft
      Total Vertical
      195 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      223 ft
      Reports
      1,620
      Photos
      423
      Ridden Counter
      12,537

      Photos of McIntosh Run Mountain Bike

      trail: Notch
      127 |
      Oct 13, 2021 @ 9:28am
      Oct 13, 2021
      trail: Granitude
      202 |
      Jun 12, 2021 @ 7:30pm
      Jun 12, 2021
      trail: Granitude
      214 |
      Jun 12, 2021 @ 7:30pm
      Jun 12, 2021
      trail: Time Flies
      224 |
      Apr 8, 2021 @ 5:39pm
      Apr 8, 2021
      trail: Time Flies
      224 |
      Jan 21, 2021 @ 10:04am
      Jan 21, 2021
      trail: Clark Kent
      118 |
      Sep 4, 2020 @ 4:16pm
      Sep 4, 2020
      trail: Clark Kent
      169 |
      Sep 4, 2020 @ 4:15pm
      Sep 4, 2020
      246 |
      Jul 27, 2020 @ 8:00am
      Jul 27, 2020

      Videos of McIntosh Run Mountain Bike

      Osprey Trail - McIntosh Run - Halifax, Nova Scotia
      trail: Osprey
      52 | Nov 11, 2021
      Snow-covered Clark Kent
      trail: Clark Kent
      61 | Mar 5, 2021
      McIntosh Run November 2020
      trail: Clark Kent
      281 | Nov 10, 2020
      Sasquatch!?
      trail: Flat Lake
      0:19 | 222 | May 28, 2019
      rock roll
      trail: West Pine
      0:15 | 244 | Feb 9, 2019
      Fight Trail Steep Rock Face
      0:11 | 395 | May 18, 2018
      Fight trail small drop
      0:06 | 306 | May 18, 2018
      Saturday Skids
      0:51 | 1016 | Feb 20, 2016

      Recent Trail Reports

      Activity Feed

      usernameactiontypetitledate
      mthilliswishlistroute2023 Granite Fondo 22km
      Oct 2, 2023 @ 3:06pm
      9 hours
      VPildHaddphoto in My City
      Oct 2, 2023 @ 2:08pm
      10 hours
      nsducatiaddreportClark Kent and 5 more
      Sep 28, 2023 @ 5:48pm
      Sep 28, 2023
      ThisdaleaddvideoMTB McIntoshRun Day1 - Halifax, NS and 1 more
      Sep 27, 2023 @ 1:39pm
      Sep 27, 2023
      RaysamriddentrailAlternate Exit
      Sep 27, 2023 @ 9:10am
      Sep 27, 2023

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      Srthompson13trailTime OutGreat trail; no coasting. Constant up and downs.
      Sep 6, 2023 @ 12:58pm
      Sep 6, 2023
      AaronzT8rd6trailGord's Goldwas there 2 days ago in perfect condition just...
      Aug 26, 2023 @ 7:15pm
      Aug 26, 2023
      mitchjkerrtrailOJ ExtensionAnother jewel in the Fight Trail (MRWA) crown!...
      Jul 4, 2023 @ 12:46pm
      Jul 4, 2023
      quercreportConquerCleared a few weeks ago.
      Feb 15, 2023 @ 11:07am
      Feb 15, 2023
      PaulduanntrailWest Pinethis trail is all narly chunk! Its a rock...
      Sep 17, 2022 @ 6:07am
      Sep 17, 2022

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike4220 miles1,522 ft7 miles194 ft
      #408#24171,6191114,971
      Hike4220 miles1,522 ft7 miles194 ft
      #266#251,6124359
      Trail Running4220 miles1,522 ft7 miles194 ft
      #265#21,6123414
      Snowshoe3414 miles1,024 ft5 miles184 ft
      #21#11822232
      • By canadaka Trailforks & contributors
      • Admins: MRWA
      • #4710 - 38,686 views
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