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2,326 ft
Distance
4 ft
Climb
-232 ft
Descent
00:04:15
Avg time
-228 ft
Altitude change
405 ft
Altitude min
637 ft
Altitude max
637 ft
Altitude start
409 ft
Altitude end
-9.807%
Grade
-19.49%
Grade max
-1.209%
Grade min
31 ft
Distance climb
2,295 ft
Distance down
00:04:15
Avg time

Kilt Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Fitzpatrick Mountain
    Scotsburn, Nova Scotia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 85 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #61623 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #59560 in Trail Running
    • #52353 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

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Kilt is a 709 m popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Scotsburn Nova Scotia. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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Kilt Trail Reports

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Sep 23, 2025 @ 7:15pm (America/Halifax)
Sep 23, 2025
Kilt: Trimming with gas trimmers
Jun 21, 2025 @ 10:55am
Jun 21, 2025
Overgrown vegetation trimmed on Kilt, Rocket Robert, Alex MacLeod Road from Kilt to Rocket Robert and 551 from Kilt to Murray's Madness
Jul 30, 2024 @ 9:24am
Jul 30, 2024
Jul 27, 2024 @ 5:24pm
Jul 27, 2024
Overgrown vegetation - grass/vegetation was trimmed on Kilt and the upper part of Murray's Madness
Jun 23, 2024 @ 10:58am
Jun 23, 2024
Annual trimming of overgrowth. Worked on Kilt and 551
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on Sep 23, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.09 (4 votes)
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        Directions to kilt trailhead (45.649020, -62.876640)

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        Fitzpatrick Mountain - Kilt
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        2:50 | 343 | Jul 12, 2022 , Scotsburn
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        2:14 | 350 | Nov 9, 2021 , Scotsburn
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        1068 | Jun 24, 2017 , Scotsburn

        Routes with this trail

        7 miles 975 ft 5 Loop
        Short loop accessing newly re-opened trails. From the group ride on Sunday, Nov 12th 2023.
        4 miles 554 ft 2 Loop
        Short loop starting from the Chalets for the Fitzpatrick Mountain Fondo 2024.
        14 miles 1,872 ft 10 Loop
        Long route from the group ride Nov 12th 2023
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Kilt

        Where is Kilt located?
        Kilt is located in Fitzpatrick Mountain, Scotsburn, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is part of the Fitzpatrick Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.64902, -62.87664.
        How hard is Kilt?
        Kilt is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 9.807%.
        What is the elevation gain for Kilt?
        Kilt has 4 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 232 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 405 ft to 637 ft.
        Is Kilt a point to point trail?
        Kilt is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Kilt?
        Kilt is 2,326 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Kilt?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Kilt. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Kilt?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Kilt are:
        • August (12 activities)
        • July (12 activities)
        • June (5 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Kilt? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Kilt are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Kilt?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Kilt. The trail is 2,326 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Kilt?
        Kilt is a very popular trail. There have been 772 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 799 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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