more stats
1,168 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-17 ft
Descent
00:03:34
Avg time
-11 ft
Altitude change
153 ft
Altitude min
168 ft
Altitude max
168 ft
Altitude start
157 ft
Altitude end
-0.9%
Grade
-6.7%
Grade max
7.2%
Grade min
184 ft
Distance climb
515 ft
Distance down
469 ft
Distance flat
00:03:34
Avg time

Old Flow Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Carmichael Trails
    Sydney River, Nova Scotia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #207218 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #307107 in Trail Running
    • #368058 in Hiking
    • #37385 in Snowshoeing
  • Provincial Ranking
    #674 in Mountain Biking · Nova Scotia [+]
    • #1,304 in Trail Running
    • #1,671 in Hiking
    • #1,041 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Old Flow is a 356 m popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Sydney River Nova Scotia. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Directions to old-flow trailhead (46.087670, -60.224150)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Old Flow located?
      Old Flow is located in Carmichael Trails, Sydney River, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is part of the Carmichael Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.08767, -60.22415.
      ▼ How hard is Old Flow?
      Old Flow is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Old Flow?
      Old Flow has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 17 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 153 ft to 168 ft.
      ▼ Is Old Flow a point to point trail?
      Old Flow is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Old Flow?
      Old Flow is 1,168 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Old Flow?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Old Flow. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Old Flow?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Old Flow are:
      • May (1 activities)
      • June (1 activities)
      • July (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Old Flow? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Old Flow are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Old Flow?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Old Flow. The trail is 1,168 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Old Flow?
      Old Flow is a very popular trail. There have been 271 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 273 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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