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5,148 ft
Distance
62 ft
Climb
-71 ft
Descent
00:08:16
Avg time
-9 ft
Altitude change
34 ft
Altitude min
103 ft
Altitude max
43 ft
Altitude start
36 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-10.6%
Grade max
14%
Grade min
2,175 ft
Distance climb
1,552 ft
Distance down
1,227 ft
Distance flat
00:08:16
Avg time

Spec Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Baille Ard Nature Trails
    Sydney, Nova Scotia
  • Difficulty Rating
    White Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #326560 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #305400 in Trail Running
    • #13516 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Gravel Path
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    Mid March- October
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Please watch out for walkers and their pets if possible. Fun place to ride just be safe of others

Access Info

Find Sherwood park Jr high on Terrace street in the Ashby area, Sydney

Disclaimer

Multi-use trail NO ATVS

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Apr 29, 2019 @ 12:05pm
Apr 29, 2019
 Mainly used as a walking trail, but there are some short technical side routes that you can take that are pretty fun.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Spec Trail

        ▼ Where is Spec Trail located?
        Spec Trail is located in Baille Ard Nature Trails, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is part of the Baille Ard Nature Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.12766, -60.16568.
        ▼ How hard is Spec Trail?
        Spec Trail is rated as White difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Spec Trail?
        Spec Trail has 62 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 71 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 34 ft to 103 ft.
        ▼ Is Spec Trail a point to point trail?
        Spec Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is gravel path.
        ▼ How long is Spec Trail?
        Spec Trail is 5,148 ft long. The trail type is gravel path.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Spec Trail?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Spec Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Spec Trail?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Spec Trail are:
        • October (2 activities)
        • September (1 activities)
        • November (1 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Spec Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Spec Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Spec Trail?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 20 minutes to ride Spec Trail. The trail is 5,148 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Spec Trail?
        Spec Trail is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 96 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 96 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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