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2,575 ft
Distance
30 ft
Climb
-5 ft
Descent
00:10:52
Avg time
25 ft
Altitude change
245 ft
Altitude min
275 ft
Altitude max
250 ft
Altitude start
276 ft
Altitude end
1%
Grade
-1.6%
Grade max
10%
Grade min
1,578 ft
Distance climb
505 ft
Distance down
492 ft
Distance flat
00:10:52
Avg time

Rough Fire Road Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel 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 [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 90 in ATVing/Offroading
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Snowmobiling
  • Global Ranking
    #89269 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #322486 in Trail Running
    • #332469 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Nova Scotia Department of Lands and Forestry
  • Vehicle Info
  • Max Width
    72 inches
  • Entrance Gate
    Yes

Old fire road that is used as an ATV trail. It is quite swampy and the trail surface is rooty and rocky.

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

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Sep 1, 2025 @ 1:48pm
Sep 1, 2025
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Aug 6, 2025 @ 6:48am
Aug 6, 2025
Jan 6, 2025 @ 8:53am
Jan 6, 2025
This trail has become flooded and swampy.
Feb 13, 2024 @ 10:43am
Feb 13, 2024
Large tree down across trail, blocking trail. Possible to go under with dirtbike/mtb but unlikely a quad/atv will fit under. Still a large and...
Sep 4, 2022 @ 6:48am
Sep 4, 2022
Dry, dusty, and loose conditions.
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  • Snow Groomed
  • Snow Packed
  • Snow Covered
  • Snow Cover Partial
  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
  • Icy
  • Prevalent Mud
  • Wet
  • Variable
  • Ideal
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Rough Fire Road

        Where is Rough Fire Road located?
        Rough Fire Road 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 44.72454, -63.90031.
        How hard is Rough Fire Road?
        Rough Fire Road is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        What is the elevation gain for Rough Fire Road?
        Rough Fire Road has 30 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 5 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 245 ft to 275 ft.
        Is Rough Fire Road a point to point trail?
        Rough Fire Road is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
        How long is Rough Fire Road?
        Rough Fire Road is 2,575 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Rough Fire Road?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Rough Fire Road. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Rough Fire Road?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Rough Fire Road are:
        • April (1 activities)
        • June (1 activities)
        • September (1 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Rough Fire Road? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rough Fire Road are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Rough Fire Road?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Rough Fire Road. The trail is 2,575 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Rough Fire Road?
        Rough Fire Road is a very popular trail. There have been 61 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 63 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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