more stats
1,995 ft
Distance
-171 ft
Descent
00:03:14
Avg time
-173 ft
Altitude change
229 ft
Altitude min
401 ft
Altitude max
401 ft
Altitude start
230 ft
Altitude end
-8.6%
Grade
-25%
Grade max
-2.2%
Grade min
1,995 ft
Distance down
00:03:14
Avg time

Gritty Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Bowater Trails
    Tantallon, Nova Scotia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #360894 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #173343 in E-Biking
    • #279646 in Trail Running
    • #62471 in Hiking
    • #12849 in Snowshoeing
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,229 in Mountain Biking · Nova Scotia [+]
    • #241 in E-Biking
    • #1,157 in Trail Running
    • #274 in Hiking
    • #268 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Nova Scotia Department of Lands and Forestry

It's a shortcut through a power line cut. Formerly an access road, but it's been blocked on both ends. Not much in the way of trail work and it's often overgrown with Alders. Watch out for ticks and Poison Ivy.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Apr 21, 2025
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Gritty Trail Reports

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Sep 1, 2025 @ 1:25pm
Sep 1, 2025
 Woods ban lifted. Trails open.
Aug 6, 2025 @ 6:50am
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.
Oct 2, 2022 @ 6:37am
Oct 2, 2022
 Multiple trees down and erosion due to Hurricane Fiona.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Gritty located?
      Gritty is located in Bowater Trails, Tantallon, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is part of the Bowater Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.71428, -63.91778.
      ▼ How hard is Gritty?
      Gritty is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Gritty?
      The trail has 171 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 229 ft to 401 ft.
      ▼ Is Gritty a point to point trail?
      Gritty is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Gritty?
      Gritty is 1,995 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Gritty?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Gritty. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Gritty?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Gritty are:
      • April (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Gritty? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Gritty are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Gritty?
      The estimated time to ride Gritty is approximately 3 minutes. The trail is 1,995 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Gritty?
      Gritty is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 6 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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