more stats
2,267 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-44 ft
Descent
00:07:47
Avg time
-39 ft
Altitude change
222 ft
Altitude min
266 ft
Altitude max
261 ft
Altitude start
223 ft
Altitude end
-1.7%
Grade
-11.8%
Grade max
3.9%
Grade min
285 ft
Distance climb
1,401 ft
Distance down
581 ft
Distance flat
00:07:47
Avg time

Jigsaw 1 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Bowater Trails
    Tantallon, Nova Scotia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #73151 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #32636 in E-Biking
    • #46636 in Trail Running
    • #108140 in Hiking
    • #17968 in Snowshoeing
    • #23072 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #251 in Mountain Biking · Nova Scotia [+]
    • #67 in E-Biking
    • #196 in Trail Running
    • #543 in Hiking
    • #470 in Snowshoeing
    • #192 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Nova Scotia Department of Lands and Forestry

Tight and janky loamer. Plenty of tight trees and off-camber roots. This trail crosses Jigsaw 2 at the rock drop.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Disclaimer

Ride at your own risk. This riding area is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 3 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 65 rides
  • Last: Oct 24, 2026
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Jigsaw 1 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.
Dec 15, 2024 @ 11:29am
Dec 15, 2024
Hero dirt. Ideal conditions. Shred this gnar while you can.
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Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Jigsaw 1 located?
      Jigsaw 1 is located in Bowater Trails, Tantallon, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is part of the Bowater Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.71906, -63.90184.
      ▼ How hard is Jigsaw 1?
      Jigsaw 1 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 1.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Jigsaw 1?
      Jigsaw 1 has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 44 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 222 ft to 266 ft.
      ▼ Is Jigsaw 1 a point to point trail?
      Jigsaw 1 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Jigsaw 1?
      Jigsaw 1 is 2,267 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Jigsaw 1?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Jigsaw 1. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Jigsaw 1? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Jigsaw 1 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Jigsaw 1?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Jigsaw 1. The trail is 2,267 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Jigsaw 1?
      Jigsaw 1 is a very popular trail. There have been 583 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 164 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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