more stats
830 ft
Distance
-45 ft
Descent
00:01:12
Avg time
-45 ft
Altitude change
143 ft
Altitude min
187 ft
Altitude max
187 ft
Altitude start
144 ft
Altitude end
-5.4%
Grade
-19.4%
Grade max
-1.4%
Grade min
830 ft
Distance down
00:01:12
Avg time

Lower Jigsaw Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Bowater Trails
    Tantallon, Nova Scotia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 95 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #74732 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #13815 in Trail Running
    • #46093 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Nova Scotia Department of Lands and Forestry

The fastest section of the Jigsaw Trails. This trail starts out as a rock garden but quickly turns into a smooth, fast trail. There is a steep, but rollable drop with a technical approach near the end.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Disclaimer

Unsanctioned trail. Ride at your own risk.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 4 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 39 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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Lower Jigsaw 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 @ 6:40am
Oct 2, 2022
 Multiple trees down and erosion due to Hurricane Fiona.
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on Sep 1, 2025
Dry
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lower Jigsaw located?
      Lower Jigsaw is located in Bowater Trails, Tantallon, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is part of the Bowater Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.71897, -63.90338.
      ▼ How hard is Lower Jigsaw?
      Lower Jigsaw is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Jigsaw?
      The trail has 45 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 143 ft to 187 ft.
      ▼ Is Lower Jigsaw a point to point trail?
      Lower Jigsaw is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lower Jigsaw?
      Lower Jigsaw is 830 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Jigsaw?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Jigsaw. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Lower Jigsaw? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Jigsaw are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Jigsaw?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Lower Jigsaw. The trail is 830 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lower Jigsaw?
      Lower Jigsaw is a very popular trail. There have been 361 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 196 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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