more stats
5,188 ft
Distance
97 ft
Climb
-108 ft
Descent
00:07:01
Avg time
-11 ft
Altitude change
81 ft
Altitude min
135 ft
Altitude max
109 ft
Altitude start
98 ft
Altitude end
-0.207%
Grade
-10.727%
Grade max
12.732%
Grade min
2,248 ft
Distance climb
2,288 ft
Distance down
652 ft
Distance flat
00:07:01
Avg time

Glooscap Heritage Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Irishman's Road Recreation Site
    Windsor, Nova Scotia
  • Difficulty Rating
    White Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #219445 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #301569 in Trail Running
    • #93804 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Regional Municipality of Windsor/West Hants

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AI Generated Description

Glooscap Heritage Loop is a 2 km moderately popular white difficulty family friendly doubletrack trail located near Windsor Nova Scotia. This multi-use trail and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 30 m green climb. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 4 miles average
6 Months
  • 3 rides
  • 4 miles avg distance
All
  • 30 rides
  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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      A Sample lap at Irishman's
      3 miles • 170 ft • 39 • Loop •
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Glooscap Heritage Loop located?
      Glooscap Heritage Loop is located in Irishman's Road Recreation Site, Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is part of the Irishman's Road Recreation Site trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.97312, -64.0621.
      ▼ How hard is Glooscap Heritage Loop?
      Glooscap Heritage Loop is rated as White difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.207%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Glooscap Heritage Loop?
      Glooscap Heritage Loop has 97 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 108 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 81 ft to 135 ft.
      ▼ How long is Glooscap Heritage Loop?
      Glooscap Heritage Loop is 5,188 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Glooscap Heritage Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Glooscap Heritage Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Glooscap Heritage Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Glooscap Heritage Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Glooscap Heritage Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Glooscap Heritage Loop. The trail is 5,188 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Glooscap Heritage Loop?
      Glooscap Heritage Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 199 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 212 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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