more stats
1,693 ft
Distance
20 ft
Climb
-40 ft
Descent
00:04:31
Avg time
-20 ft
Altitude change
232 ft
Altitude min
269 ft
Altitude max
252 ft
Altitude start
233 ft
Altitude end
-1.2%
Grade
-11.4%
Grade max
4.4%
Grade min
784 ft
Distance climb
751 ft
Distance down
157 ft
Distance flat
00:04:31
Avg time

Curse Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Bowater Trails
    Tantallon, Nova Scotia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #80045 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #150250 in E-Biking
    • #54123 in Trail Running
    • #109378 in Hiking
    • #17830 in Snowshoeing
    • #23671 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #279 in Mountain Biking · Nova Scotia [+]
    • #234 in E-Biking
    • #230 in Trail Running
    • #554 in Hiking
    • #464 in Snowshoeing
    • #206 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Nova Scotia Department of Lands and Forestry

High line split from Shoreline trail. It's a little drier and slightly easier.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Disclaimer

Ride at your own risk. This riding area is unsanctioned.

Tags
Rock gardens

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 5 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
All
  • 25 rides
  • Last: Oct 19, 2026
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Curse Trail Reports

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Sep 1, 2025 @ 1:25pm
Sep 1, 2025
Woods ban lifted. Trails open.
Aug 6, 2025 @ 6:49am
Aug 6, 2025
All trails closed due to woods ban.
Jan 17, 2025 @ 4:39am
Jan 17, 2025
Thin snow cover, some slippery roots. Studs not required.
Jan 5, 2025 @ 4:41am
Jan 5, 2025
Hero dirt conditions, with a skim of powdery snow. Grip is good, the roots can be slippery.
Oct 2, 2022 @ 6:37am
Oct 2, 2022
Multiple trees down and erosion due to Hurricane Fiona.
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on Sep 1, 2025
Dry
Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Curse located?
      Curse is located in Bowater Trails, Tantallon, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is part of the Bowater Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.72486, -63.90831.
      ▼ How hard is Curse?
      Curse is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Curse?
      Curse has 20 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 40 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 232 ft to 269 ft.
      ▼ Is Curse a point to point trail?
      Curse is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Curse?
      Curse is 1,693 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Curse?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Curse. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Curse?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Curse are:
      • July (3 activities)
      • January (1 activities)
      • May (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Curse? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Curse are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Curse?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Curse. The trail is 1,693 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Curse?
      Curse is a very popular trail. There have been 371 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 91 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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