more stats
1.4 miles
Distance
141 ft
Climb
-195 ft
Descent
00:24:02
Avg time
-54 ft
Altitude change
282 ft
Altitude min
412 ft
Altitude max
340 ft
Altitude start
286 ft
Altitude end
-0.747%
Grade
-16.878%
Grade max
13.645%
Grade min
2,448 ft
Distance climb
3,896 ft
Distance down
907 ft
Distance flat
00:24:02
Avg time

Flip Side Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Whopper Dropper
    Halifax, Nova Scotia
  • AKA
    Flipside
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 95 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #54132 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #20469 in Trail Running
    • #81640 in Hiking
    • #1245 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    May-Oct
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop
  • Year Opened
    2014

Tight single track with some fun technical climbing turns with some roots. Not a lot of granite unlike rest of Whopper trail system.

Please don't ride it when it's too wet, as it's far too easy to damage this trail when it's soggy out.

Access Info

Normally this trail is accessed through Whopper trail system and taking the fire road from power lines. Alternatively, this trail can be reached from Rails to Trails entrance near Coke Plant in Lakeside.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Flip Side Trail Reports

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Oct 10, 2025 @ 12:16pm (America/Halifax)
Oct 10, 2025
 Great shape
Jul 7, 2025 @ 4:33pm
Jul 7, 2025
Jun 3, 2025 @ 5:40pm
Jun 3, 2025
Apr 28, 2025 @ 5:44pm
Apr 28, 2025
Jan 6, 2025 @ 11:10am
Jan 6, 2025
 Frozen and very grippy. Great conditions.
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on Oct 10, 2025
Dry
Avg: 4.33 (9 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      4.6 ★★★★★
      9 Ratings
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      5 Reviews & Comments

      gymclasshero gymclasshero
      Thank you so much for the advice and history lesson !!
      gymclasshero gymclasshero
      This looks unreal. If I am traveling to Nova Scotia next Summer and already think McIntosh run is a must, is this spot better? Any reason to avoid in Summer months?

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Flip Side located?
      Flip Side is located in Whopper Dropper, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is part of the Whopper Dropper trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.64881, -63.69458.
      ▼ How hard is Flip Side?
      Flip Side is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.747%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Flip Side?
      Flip Side has 141 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 195 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 282 ft to 412 ft.
      ▼ Is Flip Side a point to point trail?
      Flip Side is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Flip Side?
      Flip Side is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Flip Side?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Flip Side. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Flip Side?
      Flip Side is best visited during: May-Oct.
      ▼ How do I access Flip Side? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Flip Side are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Flip Side?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 20 minutes to ride Flip Side. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Flip Side?
      Flip Side is a very popular trail. There have been 1,886 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,044 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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