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2,841 ft
Distance
-229 ft
Descent
00:05:20
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
00:05:20
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
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 100 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #48851 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #15578 in E-Biking
    • #126848 in Trail Running
    • #78801 in Hiking
    • #1280 in Snowshoeing
  • Provincial Ranking
    #151 in Mountain Biking · Nova Scotia [+]
    • #27 in E-Biking
    • #569 in Trail Running
    • #355 in Hiking
    • #26 in Snowshoeing
  • 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.

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Rooty

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 3 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 27 rides
  • Last: Oct 13, 2026
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Rocket Robert Trail Reports

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Sep 21, 2026 @ 7:40pm (America/Halifax)
Sep 21, 2026
Trail is open. Harvesting has taken place and the contractor did a great job preserving the trail. It is rideable just missing the tree canopy...
Jul 9, 2026 @ 7:04am (America/Halifax)
Jul 9, 2026
Tree harvesting is taking place close to the trail using heavy forestry machinery. Brush and branches are on sections of the trail. It is...
Jul 3, 2026 @ 8:49pm (America/Halifax)
Jul 3, 2026
Trimmed overgrowth on Rocket Robert
May 26, 2026 @ 8:56pm (America/Halifax)
May 26, 2026
Manually snipped some overgrowth on Fitz, Sweet Severn, Rocket Robert and Thumper
Dec 5, 2025 @ 5:46pm (America/Halifax)
Dec 5, 2025
Cleared a couple of small downed trees
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Status:
on Sep 21, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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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
      15 miles • 2,157 ft • 15 • Loop •
      All the trails linked up for the Fitz Fondo. Starts with a loop to millsville and finishes with the rest...
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      1 Review & Comments

      aimaher
      A fun downhill paired with Fitz, Severn, Blowdown etc.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Rocket Robert?
      Rocket Robert is 2,841 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rocket Robert?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rocket Robert. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Rocket Robert?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Rocket Robert are:
      • August (3 activities)
      • September (2 activities)
      • October (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Rocket Robert? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rocket Robert are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rocket Robert?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Rocket Robert. The trail is 2,841 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rocket Robert?
      Rocket Robert is a very popular trail. There have been 741 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 768 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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