more stats
1,035 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-11 ft
Descent
00:02:10
Avg time
-5 ft
Altitude change
329 ft
Altitude min
338 ft
Altitude max
334 ft
Altitude start
329 ft
Altitude end
-0.471%
Grade
-5.452%
Grade max
4.681%
Grade min
157 ft
Distance climb
557 ft
Distance down
224 ft
Distance flat
00:02:10
Avg time

Blast Pipe Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    The Railyard at Victoria Park
    Truro, Nova Scotia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #273055 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #349169 in Trail Running
    • #322872 in Hiking
    • #9705 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #937 in Mountain Biking · Nova Scotia [+]
    • #1,543 in Trail Running
    • #1,465 in Hiking
    • #120 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face
  • Land Owner
    Town of Truro

A short but sweet section of blue, with a punchy climb on either end. Good to use it to get more single track in and bypass the fire road it parallels.

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Rock slabs
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Blast Pipe located?
      Blast Pipe is located in The Railyard at Victoria Park, Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is part of the The Railyard at Victoria Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.35171, -63.25758.
      ▼ How hard is Blast Pipe?
      Blast Pipe is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.471%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Blast Pipe?
      Blast Pipe has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 11 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 329 ft to 338 ft.
      ▼ Is Blast Pipe a point to point trail?
      Blast Pipe is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Blast Pipe?
      Blast Pipe is 1,035 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Blast Pipe?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Blast Pipe. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Blast Pipe?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Blast Pipe are:
      • June (4 activities)
      • July (4 activities)
      • August (2 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Blast Pipe? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Blast Pipe are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Blast Pipe?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Blast Pipe. The trail is 1,035 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Blast Pipe?
      Blast Pipe is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,200 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,429 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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