more stats
1.9 miles
Distance
103 ft
Climb
-97 ft
Descent
00:27:39
Avg time
7 ft
Altitude change
279 ft
Altitude min
347 ft
Altitude max
327 ft
Altitude start
335 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-14.4%
Grade max
12.6%
Grade min
3,967 ft
Distance climb
4,724 ft
Distance down
1,499 ft
Distance flat
00:27:39
Avg time

Skull Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Spider Lake
    Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Hiking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #16456 in Hiking [+]
    • #21971 in Trail Running
    • #16486 in Snowshoeing
  • Provincial Ranking
    #68 in Hiking · Nova Scotia [+]
    • #85 in Trail Running
    • #410 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Halifax Water

This trail is within the Lake Major Watershed Protected Water Supply Area.

source: Halifax Water

This trail is unsanctioned.

Disclaimer

This trail is open to foot traffic only. Motorized vehicles and bicycles are prohibited. Obey all posted signs.

Tags

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Skull Trail Trail Reports

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Nov 25, 2023 @ 3:07am
Nov 25, 2023
 I ignored the signs and kept to trails. Nice run.
Dec 20, 2020 @ 7:34am
Dec 20, 2020
 reporter Officially closed to all traffic as of March 22, 2020. The trailhead is signed no trespassing and is being video monitored.
Dec 20, 2020 @ 6:34am
Dec 20, 2020
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May 1, 2020 @ 2:23pm
May 1, 2020
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Feb 4, 2019 @ 3:16am
Feb 4, 2019
 reporter Snow and Ice covered. First section to the lake climb is boot bombed, after that it is good. Large tree down in directly in the trail.
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on Nov 25, 2023
Ideal
Avg: 4.4 (5 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Skull Trail located?
      Skull Trail is located in Spider Lake, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is part of the Spider Lake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.75389, -63.55131.
      ▼ How hard is Skull Trail?
      Skull Trail is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 0.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Skull Trail?
      Skull Trail has 103 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 97 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 279 ft to 347 ft.
      ▼ How long is Skull Trail?
      Skull Trail is 1.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Skull Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Skull Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Skull Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Skull Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Skull Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 37 minutes to hike Skull Trail. The trail is 1.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Skull Trail?
      Skull Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 510 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 377 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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