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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
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Activities
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Riding AreaIrishman's Road Recreation Site
Windsor, Nova Scotia -
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 60 in Hiking
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- 5 in Nordic Skiing
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Trail TypeDoubletrack
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Bike TypeXC, Gravel
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Ride in RainYes
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Land OwnerRegional Municipality of Windsor/West Hants
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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.
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Directions to glooscap-heritage-loop trailhead
(44.973120, -64.062100)
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3 miles • 170 ft • 39 • Loop •
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Frequently Asked Questions About Glooscap Heritage Loop
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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.
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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.
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What is the elevation gain for Glooscap Heritage Loop?
Glooscap Heritage Loop has 30 m of elevation gain. The trail has 33 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 25 m to 41 m.
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How long is Glooscap Heritage Loop?
Glooscap Heritage Loop is 1.6 km long. The trail type is doubletrack.
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