more stats
1,171 ft
Distance
-36 ft
Descent
00:01:41
Avg time
-36 ft
Altitude change
173 ft
Altitude min
209 ft
Altitude max
209 ft
Altitude start
173 ft
Altitude end
-3.083%
Grade
-8.641%
Grade max
2.737%
Grade min
24 ft
Distance climb
712 ft
Distance down
435 ft
Distance flat
00:01:41
Avg time

Spar Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    McIntosh Run
    Halifax, Nova Scotia
  • AKA
    Mica Crescent entrance trail
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #58425 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #129161 in Trail Running
    • #102339 in Hiking
    • #19175 in Snowshoeing
    • #31811 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #186 in Mountain Biking · Nova Scotia [+]
    • #578 in Trail Running
    • #507 in Hiking
    • #516 in Snowshoeing
    • #321 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Land Owner

Spar is an entrance trail to the McIntosh Run system. Look for the grassy park parcel on Mica Crescent -- Spar starts off the back of the grass.

Spar has most of the elements of the trails beyond -including offcamber granite, rock faces, and elevated bridge -- but in a gentler package.

Tags
BoardwalkBridgesFamily friendly

Trail Supporters

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 77 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 1,046 rides
  • Last: Oct 27, 2026
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Spar Trail Reports

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Sep 11, 2026 @ 2:57pm (America/Halifax)
Sep 11, 2026
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Overgrown vegetation trimmed back, branches lopped, rocks picked & re-seated, drains opened. Completed Spar, and then along Divide towards...
Sep 18, 2023 @ 12:39pm
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Avg: 4.26 (5 votes)
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      Directions to spar trailhead (44.604856, -63.597279)

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      Routes with this trail

      20 miles • 1,312 ft • 37 • Loop •
      Starting from and finishing at Orange Jelly Trailhead this route covers ALL the sanctioned green circle...
      ★ 3.0 • 2 miles • 105 ft • 1 •
      McIntosh Run - Spar/Attic
      4.6 ★★★★★
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Spar located?
      Spar is located in McIntosh Run, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is part of the McIntosh Run trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.60486, -63.59728.
      ▼ How hard is Spar?
      Spar is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.083%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Spar?
      The trail has 36 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 173 ft to 209 ft.
      ▼ Is Spar a point to point trail?
      Spar is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Spar?
      Spar is 1,171 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Spar?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Spar. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Spar?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Spar are:
      • September (49 activities)
      • May (43 activities)
      • June (43 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Spar? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Spar are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Spar?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Spar. The trail is 1,171 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Spar?
      Spar is a very popular trail. There have been 2,720 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,203 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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