more stats
1,490 ft
Distance
38 ft
Climb
292 ft
High Point
40 ft
Altitude change
251 ft
Altitude min
251 ft
Altitude start
292 ft
Altitude end
2.7%
Grade
8.1%
Grade min
1,385 ft
Distance climb
102 ft
Distance flat

Power Thirst Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • ATV/ORV/OHV
    • Snowmobile
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Western Crown Lands
    Tantallon, Nova Scotia
  • Ref Number
    #380
  • AKA
    Rough ATV Woods Trail
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in ATVing/Offroading
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Snowmobiling
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #188446 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #71535 in Trail Running
    • #36607 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Nova Scotia Department of Lands and Forestry
  • Vehicle Info
  • Max Width
    50 inches
  • Entrance Gate
    No

This trail was originally the lower 1/3rd of an old fire road that was used an ATV trail. Hurricane damage, subsequent repairs, and the formation of a deep swamp have split this trail and changed it's characteristics. The trail starts on Knucklebuster at the stream crossing with a switchback climb. This is followed by a steep technical climb with multiple line options. This leads into a large blowdown area with a janky rock garden and a water crossing. The trail widens after this and climbs toward the power line.

Disclaimer

Ride at your own risk. This riding area is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 27 miles average
6 Months
  • 3 rides
  • 20 miles avg distance
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  • 10 rides
  • Last: Sep 11, 2026
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Power Thirst Trail Reports

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Dec 6, 2025 @ 10:30am (America/Halifax)
Dec 6, 2025
The pool of water is full, but the ice isn't frozen firm enough to ride on.
Sep 1, 2025 @ 1:48pm
Sep 1, 2025
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Aug 6, 2025 @ 6:48am
Aug 6, 2025
Jan 26, 2025 @ 2:57pm
Jan 26, 2025
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.
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Snow Cover Partial
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      Frequently Asked Questions About Power Thirst

      Where is Power Thirst located?
      Power Thirst is located in Western Crown Lands, Tantallon, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is part of the Western Crown Lands trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.72419, -63.90113.
      How hard is Power Thirst?
      Power Thirst is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 2.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      What is the elevation gain for Power Thirst?
      Power Thirst has 38 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 251 ft to 292 ft.
      Is Power Thirst a point to point trail?
      Power Thirst is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
      How long is Power Thirst?
      Power Thirst is 1,490 ft long. The trail type is mixed.
      Are dogs allowed on Power Thirst?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Power Thirst. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      How do I access Power Thirst? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Power Thirst are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How busy is Power Thirst?
      Power Thirst is a very popular trail. There have been 44 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 44 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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