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3.8 miles
Distance
769 ft
Climb
-868 ft
Descent
392 ft
High Point
-99 ft
Altitude change
95 ft
Altitude min
392 ft
Altitude start
294 ft
Altitude end
-0.487%
Grade
-25.237%
Grade max
42.679%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,072 ft
Distance flat
Devil's Bend Details
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Riding AreaKenomee Trail System
Economy, Nova Scotia -
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Local Popularity70 in Hiking [+]
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Dogs AllowedYes
This hiking trail follows the Economy River below Economy Falls. The trail offers wonderful views of the river from cliffs as high as 50 m. Other sections of the trail run along the rich floodplain and riparian zone. The trail winds through mature forests of maple, beech, birch, red spruce and hemlock. Watch for white-tailed deer, birds of prey, songbirds and a variety of wildflowers. Economy Falls is at the north end of the trail.
source: Municipality of Colechester
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Route 2 to Economy. North onto River Phillip Road (unpaved road, rough sections), follow road and signs for 4 km to Devil's Bend Trail (lower) parking area, or 7 km to Economy Falls (upper) parking area.
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(45.409820, -63.921030)
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Nearby Trails
- Atvns Trail 2 miles
- Cobequid Escarpment 3 miles
- Economy Falls 4 miles
- Kenomee Canyon Trail 4 miles
- Headlands Trail 5 miles
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Where is Devil's Bend located?
Devil's Bend is located in Kenomee Trail System, Economy, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is part of the Kenomee Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.40982, -63.92103.
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How hard is Devil's Bend?
Devil's Bend is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.487%.
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What is the elevation gain for Devil's Bend?
Devil's Bend has 234 m of elevation gain. The trail has 265 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 29 m to 120 m.
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Is Devil's Bend a point to point trail?
Devil's Bend is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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