more stats
1.1 miles
Distance
114 ft
Climb
-121 ft
Descent
00:20:00
Avg time
-8 ft
Altitude change
266 ft
Altitude min
377 ft
Altitude max
285 ft
Altitude start
279 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-19.1%
Grade max
12.7%
Grade min
2,530 ft
Distance climb
1,713 ft
Distance down
1,414 ft
Distance flat
00:20:00
Avg time

Funny Bone Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Bowater Trails
    Tantallon, Nova Scotia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 90 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #60387 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #10076 in E-Biking
    • #323583 in Trail Running
    • #317582 in Hiking
    • #2429 in Snowshoeing
    • #21774 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #199 in Mountain Biking · Nova Scotia [+]
    • #14 in E-Biking
    • #1,388 in Trail Running
    • #1,433 in Hiking
    • #68 in Snowshoeing
    • #173 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Nova Scotia Department of Environment Parks and Protected Places

Fun technical loop trail in the Island Lake Wilderness Area.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Disclaimer

Unsanctioned. Ride at your own risk.

Tags
Faint trail

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 6 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 49 rides
  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
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Funny Bone Trail Reports

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Sep 1, 2025 @ 1:25pm
Sep 1, 2025
Woods ban lifted. Trails open.
Aug 6, 2025 @ 6:49am
Aug 6, 2025
All trails closed due to woods ban.
Jan 17, 2025 @ 4:39am
Jan 17, 2025
Thin snow cover, some slippery roots. Studs not required.
Jan 5, 2025 @ 4:41am
Jan 5, 2025
Hero dirt conditions, with a skim of powdery snow. Grip is good, the roots can be slippery.
Dec 15, 2024 @ 11:29am
Dec 15, 2024
Hero dirt. Ideal conditions. Shred this gnar while you can.
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on Sep 1, 2025
Dry
Avg: 3.7 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Funny Bone located?
      Funny Bone is located in Bowater Trails, Tantallon, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is part of the Bowater Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.73393, -63.90543.
      ▼ How hard is Funny Bone?
      Funny Bone is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Funny Bone?
      Funny Bone has 114 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 121 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 266 ft to 377 ft.
      ▼ How long is Funny Bone?
      Funny Bone is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Funny Bone?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Funny Bone. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Funny Bone? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Funny Bone are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Funny Bone?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 20 minutes to ride Funny Bone. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Funny Bone?
      Funny Bone is a very popular trail. There have been 501 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 198 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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