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532 ft
Distance
-16 ft
Descent
00:00:38
Avg time
-16 ft
Altitude change
115 ft
Altitude min
131 ft
Altitude max
131 ft
Altitude start
115 ft
Altitude end
-3.082%
Grade
-4.805%
Grade max
390 ft
Distance down
72 ft
Distance flat
00:00:38
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Flat Lake Point Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    McIntosh Run
    Halifax, Nova Scotia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #71264 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #56188 in Trail Running
    • #53374 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Halifax

Short trail leading to a granite point on the shore of Flat Lake. Great place to catch your breath, or just hang out.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 4 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 30 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 414 rides
  • Last: Jul 7, 2026
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Jun 21, 2025 @ 3:06pm
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Jul 13, 2024 @ 10:00am
Jul 13, 2024
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Overgrown vegetation. Trimmed, lopped, and removed trip hazards along Spar, Lou's, Flat Lake and Fire Escape trails. Opened up multiple drains
Sep 18, 2023 @ 12:39pm
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Sep 18, 2023 @ 12:37pm
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Sep 17, 2023 @ 12:08pm
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Flat Lake Point

        Where is Flat Lake Point located?
        Flat Lake Point is located in McIntosh Run, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is part of the McIntosh Run trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.60163, -63.58717.
        How hard is Flat Lake Point?
        Flat Lake Point is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 3.082%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        What is the elevation gain for Flat Lake Point?
        The trail has 16 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 115 ft to 131 ft.
        Is Flat Lake Point a point to point trail?
        Flat Lake Point is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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