more stats
1,286 ft
Distance
37 ft
Climb
-23 ft
Descent
00:02:01
Avg time
14 ft
Altitude change
197 ft
Altitude min
235 ft
Altitude max
197 ft
Altitude start
210 ft
Altitude end
1.1%
Grade
-8.5%
Grade max
8.1%
Grade min
745 ft
Distance climb
390 ft
Distance down
151 ft
Distance flat
00:02:01
Avg time

Extra Effort Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    MARC Trails
    Bridgewater, Nova Scotia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #301805 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #373558 in Trail Running
    • #322445 in Hiking
    • #25100 in Snowshoeing
    • #19334 in Adaptive Biking
    • #52216 in Gravel Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,063 in Mountain Biking · Nova Scotia [+]
    • #1,635 in Trail Running
    • #1,460 in Hiking
    • #761 in Snowshoeing
    • #77 in Adaptive Biking
    • #537 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    April - December
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

This trail is very wet most if not all year long. It is not well used.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 6 miles avg distance
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Extra Effort located?
      Extra Effort is located in MARC Trails, Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is part of the MARC Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.38112, -64.47242.
      ▼ How hard is Extra Effort?
      Extra Effort is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Extra Effort?
      Extra Effort has 37 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 23 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 197 ft to 235 ft.
      ▼ Is Extra Effort a point to point trail?
      Extra Effort is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Extra Effort?
      Extra Effort is 1,286 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Extra Effort?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Extra Effort. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Extra Effort?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Extra Effort are:
      • July (3 activities)
      • May (1 activities)
      • September (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Extra Effort? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Extra Effort are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Extra Effort?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Extra Effort. The trail is 1,286 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Extra Effort?
      Extra Effort is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 34 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 46 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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