Mountain Bike

18.7 miles

Distance

1,282 ft

Climb

-1,284 ft

Descent

213 ft

High Point

Self-supported ride.

The long route for the 2023 Granite Fondo at McIntosh Run.

Start/finish at Hartlen Park in Spryfield.

Guided rides on the three routes (about 11km, 23km, and 34km respectively) will start around 10am. Or ride the routes on your own

Please see the event website for more information, registration, and to donate to the MRWA trailwork fund.

Detailed Description

2023 Granite Fondo full distance route is a 19 mile intermediate race route located near Halifax Nova Scotia. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 31 trails. This route climbs 1,282 ft with a max elevation of 213 ft then descends -1,284 ft.

Past Events

- 28 Oct 2023
2023 Granite Fondo at McIntosh Run
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Trails in Route

	Clark Kent				2,392 ft
	Divide				2,907 ft
	I/O				1,037 ft
	Chimney				636 ft
	I/O				289 ft
	Osprey				2,543 ft
	Time Flies				4,367 ft
	Time Out				4,065 ft
	Schnitzel				807 ft
	Orange Jelly				4,747 ft
	Granitude				3,251 ft
	Gutterball				1,201 ft
	In-n-Out				554 ft
	Joe Cracker				853 ft
	Warren				2,825 ft
	Joe Cracker				843 ft
	Upper West Pine				968 ft
	Gutterball				2,372 ft
	Boulderama				3,166 ft
	Duck 'n Run				2 miles
	Flat Lake				1 mile
	Lou's Basement				2,648 ft
	Conquer				922 ft
	Hartlen Field paved path				1,444 ft

Details

Race Course
Riding area

Sir Sandford Fleming Park
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Other Activities
- Hike
- Trail Running
Difficulty rating

Blue
Route Type

Loop
eBike Allowed

No
Bike type

AM, XC
Direction

Both Directions
Physical rating

Hard

More Stats for 2023 Granite Fondo full distance route mountain bike route

Altitude min

28 ft
Altitude start

162 ft
Altitude end

157 ft
Grade

-0%
Grade max

-24.7%
Grade min

17.2%
Distance climb

6 miles
Distance down

7 miles
Distance flat

6 miles

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trail	date	description
Time Out	Oct 3, 2024 @ 1:54pm Oct 3, 2024	Trimming and drain cleaning on Time Flies and Attic
I/O	Oct 1, 2024 @ 6:37am Oct 1, 2024	Cairn for signpost tipping, wire basket broken. Replaced wire and rebuilt cairn reporter
Clark Kent	Sep 30, 2024 @ 1:14pm Sep 30, 2024
Divide	Sep 29, 2024 @ 10:09am Sep 29, 2024	Great shape
In-n-Out	Sep 17, 2024 @ 9:45am Sep 17, 2024