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1.5 miles
Distance
175 ft
Climb
-173 ft
Descent
00:25:01
Avg time
3 ft
Altitude change
219 ft
Altitude min
327 ft
Altitude max
239 ft
Altitude start
241 ft
Altitude end
0.033%
Grade
-34.816%
Grade max
19.197%
Grade min
3,364 ft
Distance climb
4,167 ft
Distance down
348 ft
Distance flat
00:25:01
Avg time

Pipeline Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Long Lake Provincial Park
    Halifax, Nova Scotia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #95515 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #318626 in Trail Running
    • #79794 in Hiking
    • #19650 in Snowshoeing
  • Provincial Ranking
    #344 in Mountain Biking · Nova Scotia [+]
    • #1,357 in Trail Running
    • #358 in Hiking
    • #529 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

The pipeline (western) part is quite easy, while the part in the woods is very technical and is rarely ridden during the summer months.

During winter (in the right conditions) this transforms into a magical playland of endless flow

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      3.5 ★★★★★
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      gymclasshero gymclasshero
      Stay away in summer WHY? Not a local thanks
      JeffV JeffV
      Super fun in the winter if conditions are good. Otherwise stay away.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Pipeline Loop located?
      Pipeline Loop is located in Long Lake Provincial Park, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is part of the Long Lake Provincial Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.63117, -63.65805.
      ▼ How hard is Pipeline Loop?
      Pipeline Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.033%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pipeline Loop?
      Pipeline Loop has 175 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 173 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 219 ft to 327 ft.
      ▼ Is Pipeline Loop a point to point trail?
      Pipeline Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Pipeline Loop?
      Pipeline Loop is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pipeline Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Pipeline Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Pipeline Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Pipeline Loop are:
      • February (7 activities)
      • October (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Pipeline Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pipeline Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Pipeline Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 25 minutes to ride Pipeline Loop. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Pipeline Loop?
      Pipeline Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 199 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 214 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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