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1,436 ft
Distance
63 ft
Climb
-25 ft
Descent
00:07:07
Avg time
39 ft
Altitude change
208 ft
Altitude min
270 ft
Altitude max
232 ft
Altitude start
270 ft
Altitude end
2.689%
Grade
-11.499%
Grade max
13.633%
Grade min
978 ft
Distance climb
399 ft
Distance down
58 ft
Distance flat
00:07:07
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The Granite Hell Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Long Lake Provincial Park
    Halifax, Nova Scotia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #196536 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #87128 in Trail Running
    • #107998 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden

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The Granite Hell is a 438 m moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Halifax Nova Scotia. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a extreme overall physical rating with a 19 m double black diamond climb. It features rock garden. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About The Granite Hell

        ▼ Where is The Granite Hell located?
        The Granite Hell is located in Long Lake Provincial Park, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is part of the Long Lake Provincial Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.6293, -63.6436.
        ▼ How hard is The Granite Hell?
        The Granite Hell is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 2.689%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Granite Hell?
        The Granite Hell has 63 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 25 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 208 ft to 270 ft.
        ▼ Is The Granite Hell a point to point trail?
        The Granite Hell is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is The Granite Hell?
        The Granite Hell is 1,436 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Granite Hell?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on The Granite Hell. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride The Granite Hell?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride The Granite Hell are:
        • July (2 activities)
        • September (2 activities)
        • August (2 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access The Granite Hell? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Granite Hell are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride The Granite Hell?
        The estimated time to ride The Granite Hell is approximately 7 minutes. The trail is 1,436 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is The Granite Hell?
        The Granite Hell is a moderately popular trail. There have been 139 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 122 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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