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2,841 ft
Distance
-229 ft
Descent
00:04:10
Avg time
-229 ft
Altitude change
432 ft
Altitude min
661 ft
Altitude max
661 ft
Altitude start
433 ft
Altitude end
-8.1%
Grade
-23.8%
Grade max
-1.7%
Grade min
2,818 ft
Distance down
10 ft
Distance flat
00:04:10
Avg time

Rocket Robert Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Fitzpatrick Mountain
    Scotsburn, Nova Scotia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 95 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #76623 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #295561 in Trail Running
    • #6136 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

Rooty and tight single track trail. Avoid when wet.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 2 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 26 rides
  • Last: Jun 26, 2026
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Dec 5, 2025 @ 5:46pm (America/Halifax)
Dec 5, 2025
Cleared a couple of small downed trees
Jun 23, 2025 @ 12:48pm
Jun 23, 2025
Overgrown vegetation trimmed in lower Rocket Robert and LL1
Jul 30, 2024 @ 9:24am
Jul 30, 2024
Jul 2, 2024 @ 1:53pm
Jul 2, 2024
Trail is now open following trail repairs. Hope you enjoy the trail renovations. Some spots are tender and will need more time to dry completely...
Jun 27, 2024 @ 3:53pm
Jun 27, 2024
Closed June 27 until further notice. Trail repairs have been completed and trail is too wet to ride or walk on.
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on Dec 5, 2025
Snow Covered
Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
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  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
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        Directions to rocket-robert trailhead (45.647250, -62.877330)

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        Routes with this trail

        7 miles 975 ft 5 Loop
        Short loop accessing newly re-opened trails. From the group ride on Sunday, Nov 12th 2023.
        14 miles 1,872 ft 10 Loop
        Long route from the group ride Nov 12th 2023
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Rocket Robert

        Where is Rocket Robert located?
        Rocket Robert is located in Fitzpatrick Mountain, Scotsburn, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is part of the Fitzpatrick Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.64725, -62.87733.
        How hard is Rocket Robert?
        Rocket Robert is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        What is the elevation gain for Rocket Robert?
        The trail has 229 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 432 ft to 661 ft.
        Is Rocket Robert a point to point trail?
        Rocket Robert is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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