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3,269 ft
Distance
85 ft
Climb
-38 ft
Descent
00:03:43
Avg time
47 ft
Altitude change
66 ft
Altitude min
135 ft
Altitude max
88 ft
Altitude start
135 ft
Altitude end
1.429%
Grade
-8.912%
Grade max
14.98%
Grade min
1,722 ft
Distance climb
1,004 ft
Distance down
542 ft
Distance flat
00:03:43
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Big Pauls Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    McDonald Sports Park
    Waverley, Nova Scotia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #67240 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #104810 in Trail Running
    • #42843 in Hiking
    • #2758 in Nordic Skiing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Waverley Amateur Athletic Association

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Big Pauls Loop is a 996 m popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Waverley Nova Scotia. This multi-use trail. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 5 miles avg distance
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  • 133 rides
  • Last: Aug 27, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Big Pauls Loop

        ▼ Where is Big Pauls Loop located?
        Big Pauls Loop is located in McDonald Sports Park, Waverley, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is part of the McDonald Sports Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.79089, -63.61358.
        ▼ How hard is Big Pauls Loop?
        Big Pauls Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 1.429%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Big Pauls Loop?
        Big Pauls Loop has 85 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 38 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 66 ft to 135 ft.
        ▼ How long is Big Pauls Loop?
        Big Pauls Loop is 3,269 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Big Pauls Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Big Pauls Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Big Pauls Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Big Pauls Loop are:
        • October (29 activities)
        • July (21 activities)
        • June (17 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Big Pauls Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
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        ▼ How long does it take to ride Big Pauls Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Big Pauls Loop. The trail is 3,269 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Big Pauls Loop?
        Big Pauls Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 598 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 747 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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