more stats
1,293 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-32 ft
Descent
00:02:43
Avg time
-25 ft
Altitude change
163 ft
Altitude min
195 ft
Altitude max
195 ft
Altitude start
171 ft
Altitude end
-1.9%
Grade
-12.2%
Grade max
5%
Grade min
331 ft
Distance climb
728 ft
Distance down
233 ft
Distance flat
00:02:43
Avg time

Fast Down Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Carmichael Trails
    Sydney River, Nova Scotia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #170489 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #11026 in E-Biking
    • #317758 in Trail Running
    • #122554 in Hiking
    • #32381 in Snowshoeing
  • Provincial Ranking
    #551 in Mountain Biking · Nova Scotia [+]
    • #16 in E-Biking
    • #1,350 in Trail Running
    • #645 in Hiking
    • #925 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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AI Generated Description

Fast Down is a 394 m popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Sydney River Nova Scotia. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      229 | Oct 20, 2024 , Sydney River
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      238 | Sep 4, 2024 , Sydney River

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Fast Down located?
      Fast Down is located in Carmichael Trails, Sydney River, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is part of the Carmichael Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.08755, -60.21479.
      ▼ How hard is Fast Down?
      Fast Down is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Fast Down?
      Fast Down has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 32 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 163 ft to 195 ft.
      ▼ Is Fast Down a point to point trail?
      Fast Down is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Fast Down?
      Fast Down is 1,293 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Fast Down?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Fast Down. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Fast Down?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Fast Down are:
      • May (3 activities)
      • August (2 activities)
      • June (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Fast Down? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Fast Down are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Fast Down?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Fast Down. The trail is 1,293 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Fast Down?
      Fast Down is a very popular trail. There have been 459 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 542 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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