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1.9 miles
Distance
102 ft
Climb
-97 ft
Descent
00:25:00
Avg time
4 ft
Altitude change
29 ft
Altitude min
64 ft
Altitude max
34 ft
Altitude start
39 ft
Altitude end
-10.1%
Grade max
12.3%
Grade min
3,100 ft
Distance climb
3,209 ft
Distance down
3,911 ft
Distance flat
00:25:00
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Bird Course Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Bird Sanctuary
    Kentville, Nova Scotia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #246111 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #57672 in Trail Running
    • #67456 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ, Fat, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

The main easy trail going through the bird Sanctuary. This connects all the trails together. Also used by ATV's

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 17, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Bird Course

        ▼ Where is Bird Course located?
        Bird Course is located in Bird Sanctuary, Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is part of the Bird Sanctuary trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.07687, -64.54124.
        ▼ How hard is Bird Course?
        Bird Course is rated as Green difficulty.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bird Course?
        Bird Course has 102 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 97 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 29 ft to 64 ft.
        ▼ Is Bird Course a point to point trail?
        Bird Course is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ How long is Bird Course?
        Bird Course is 1.9 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bird Course?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Bird Course. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bird Course?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bird Course are:
        • January (2 activities)
        • June (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Bird Course? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bird Course are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Bird Course?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Bird Course. The trail is 1.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Bird Course?
        Bird Course is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 77 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,122 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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