more stats
121 ft
Distance
-5 ft
Descent
00:00:54
Avg time
-7 ft
Altitude change
90 ft
Altitude min
96 ft
Altitude max
96 ft
Altitude start
89 ft
Altitude end
-5.4%
Grade
-7.1%
Grade max
-3.7%
Grade min
121 ft
Distance down
00:00:54
Avg time

Puzzle bypass Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    McIntosh Run
    Halifax, Nova Scotia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump
  • Year Opened
    2021
  • Land Owner
    Halifax Regional Muncipality

This short trail bypasses the 'puzzle', but adds a 1.5 m high drop. The drop can be jumped if you stay left on the approach and don't mind an almost flat landing. Stay right for a narrow boulder which makes the drop rollable (and climbable if riding in reverse direction).

Tags
DropsJumps

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 28 rides
  • Last: Oct 21, 2026
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Puzzle bypass Trail Reports

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Sep 18, 2023 @ 12:39pm
Sep 18, 2023
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Sep 18, 2023 @ 12:37pm
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Sep 17, 2023 @ 12:08pm
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Apr 21, 2022 @ 9:37am
Apr 21, 2022
 reporter Trails are mostly dry with just a few wet spots. Don't trample the shrubs to go around them - just roll/walk through the middle.
Apr 20, 2022 @ 6:33am
Apr 20, 2022
 reporter Please avoid the dirt trails that are wet. Do not trample shrubs to go around puddles.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Puzzle bypass located?
      Puzzle bypass is located in McIntosh Run, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is part of the McIntosh Run trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.59594, -63.58657.
      ▼ How hard is Puzzle bypass?
      Puzzle bypass is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Puzzle bypass?
      The trail has 5 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 90 ft to 96 ft.
      ▼ Is Puzzle bypass a point to point trail?
      Puzzle bypass is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Puzzle bypass?
      Puzzle bypass is 121 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Puzzle bypass?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Puzzle bypass. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Puzzle bypass?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Puzzle bypass are:
      • October (3 activities)
      • June (2 activities)
      • July (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Puzzle bypass? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Puzzle bypass are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Puzzle bypass?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Puzzle bypass. The trail is 121 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Puzzle bypass?
      Puzzle bypass is a moderately popular trail. There have been 258 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 261 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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