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3.6 miles
Distance
407 ft
Climb
-428 ft
Descent
398 ft
High Point
-21 ft
Altitude change
272 ft
Altitude min
314 ft
Altitude start
293 ft
Altitude end
-0.109%
Grade
-22.865%
Grade max
21.551%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2,926 ft
Distance flat

The Bluff Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    The Bluff Wilderness Hiking Trail
    Tantallon, Nova Scotia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Hiking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #58529 in Hiking [+]
    • #69882 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Wilderness Trail
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    WRWEO

Visit Woodens River Watershed Environmental Organization website for full details.

There are no facilities of any kind on the trail. No ATVs, bikes, horses, or any other mode of transportation other than hiking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing is permitted by order of the Department of Natural Resources.

source: Woodens River Watershed Environmental Organization
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The Bluff Wilderness Hiking Trail is an unsupervised wilderness trail dedicated to wilderness preservation and designed for experienced hikers.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About The Bluff Loop

        ▼ Where is The Bluff Loop located?
        The Bluff Loop is located in The Bluff Wilderness Hiking Trail, Tantallon, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is part of the The Bluff Wilderness Hiking Trail trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.63262, -63.77906.
        ▼ How hard is The Bluff Loop?
        The Bluff Loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 0.109%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Bluff Loop?
        The Bluff Loop has 407 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 428 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 272 ft to 398 ft.
        ▼ Is The Bluff Loop a point to point trail?
        The Bluff Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is wilderness trail.
        ▼ How long is The Bluff Loop?
        The Bluff Loop is 3.6 miles long. The trail type is wilderness trail.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Bluff Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on The Bluff Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access The Bluff Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Bluff Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How busy is The Bluff Loop?
        The Bluff Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 18 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 16 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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