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1,837 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-6 ft
Descent
00:03:40
Avg time
0 ft
Altitude change
127 ft
Altitude min
135 ft
Altitude max
131 ft
Altitude start
131 ft
Altitude end
-3.6%
Grade max
2.3%
Grade min
243 ft
Distance climb
410 ft
Distance down
1,184 ft
Distance flat
00:03:40
Avg time

Nora Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    McIntosh Run
    Halifax, Nova Scotia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 100 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #70027 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #109241 in Trail Running
    • #68505 in Hiking
    • #1772 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Year Opened
    2017
  • Land Owner
    NS DNR

A rolling bidirectional loop with no significant climbs, Nora loop passes over granite slabs, mild rock gardens, tight turns, and even some smooth singletrack. The setting varies from dense, mossy forest to brushy barrens.

This is a short introduction to Halifax riding for new and aspiring riders, and can be looped in either direction with Warren and Joe Cracker.

Nora is usually good soon after rain. A few low spots can collect puddles -- just ride or hike straight through.

Access Info

From the Norawarren trailhead, take In-N-Out to the end and turn right.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 24 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 306 rides
  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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Nora Trail Reports

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Sep 8, 2026 @ 5:15pm (America/Halifax)
Sep 8, 2026
 reporter
Broken board replaced, along with one other, with available wood. Completed trimming on Nora, as well as on Joe Cracker.
Sep 7, 2026 @ 4:11pm (America/Halifax)
Sep 7, 2026
 reporter
Grass & shrubs trimmed back or lopped. Drains re-opened. Completed ~ 1/2 of trail
Sep 7, 2026 @ 1:13pm (America/Halifax)
Sep 7, 2026
 reporter Broken wood/ttf structure
Jul 5, 2026 @ 2:51pm (America/Halifax)
Jul 5, 2026
Nov 18, 2025 @ 4:57pm (America/Halifax)
Nov 18, 2025
 reporter
Cleared & re-opened drains, picked & re-seated rocks, lopped roots & over-hanging branches, as well as 1 tree. Examined both...
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Nora located?
      Nora is located in McIntosh Run, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is part of the McIntosh Run trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.57441, -63.56939.
      ▼ How hard is Nora?
      Nora is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Nora?
      Nora has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 6 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 127 ft to 135 ft.
      ▼ Is Nora a point to point trail?
      Nora is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Nora?
      Nora is 1,837 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Nora?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Nora. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Nora? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Nora are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Nora?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Nora. The trail is 1,837 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Nora?
      Nora is a very popular trail. There have been 1,269 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,621 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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