4.1 miles
Distance
18 ft
Climb
-44 ft
Descent
00:21:24
Avg time

Salt Marsh Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cole Harbour
    , Nova Scotia
  • Difficulty Rating
    White rate
  • Trail Type
    Rail Trail
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Global Ranking
    #10471 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #48036 in Trail Running
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Land Owner
    Department of Natural Resources and Renewables (NATR)

The Salt Marsh Trail is part of the abandoned Musquodoboit railroad that has been transformed into a part of the Trans Canada Trail. The trail provides an easygoing adventure for hikers and bikers alike. This trail is also a popular cross-country skiing destination in the wintertime.

source: Cole Harbour Parks & Trails Association
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Salt Marsh Trail multi-use trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -26 ft
  • Altitude max
    41 ft
  • Altitude start
    41 ft
  • Altitude end
    16 ft
  • Grade
    -0.1%
  • Grade max
    -4.1%
  • Grade min
    1.3%
  • Distance climb
    4,957 ft
  • Distance down
    1 mile
  • Distance flat
    2 miles
  • Avg time
    00:21:24
  • Avg reverse time
    00:21:36
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      Salt Marsh Trail Trail Reports

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      Nov 17, 2023 @ 12:03pm
      Nov 17, 2023
      Nov 15, 2023 @ 2:20am
      Nov 15, 2023
      		 reporter https://www.facebook.com/atlanticviewtrail/posts/pfbid02ikLFNV9iYfT6WA2AAys1ADXQzLZGsRUKRS514n9Yqeph1jqHT1vq5i4sQbk9bB75l "NOTICE OF SALT MARSH...
      Oct 24, 2023 @ 5:36am
      Oct 24, 2023
      Oct 7, 2023 @ 3:49am
      Oct 7, 2023
      		 A few fairly bad washouts within the last klm on the Shearwater Flyers Trail before Bissett Rd. I could ride through these, my Wife walked...
      Oct 30, 2022 @ 3:49am
      Oct 30, 2022
      		 Trail in great shape.
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

      Past Week
      • 1 rides
      • 38 miles avg distance
      6 Months
      • 124 rides
      • 26 miles avg distance
      All
      • 763 rides
      • Last: Aug 14, 2023

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      Jul 11, 2019 @ 2:09pm
      Jul 11, 2019

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