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2,005 ft
Distance
14 ft
Climb
-39 ft
Descent
00:06:05
Avg time
-26 ft
Altitude change
258 ft
Altitude min
298 ft
Altitude max
298 ft
Altitude start
272 ft
Altitude end
-1.3%
Grade
-12.6%
Grade max
5.8%
Grade min
486 ft
Distance climb
1,148 ft
Distance down
371 ft
Distance flat
00:06:05
Avg time
Upper Jigsaw Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
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Riding AreaBowater Trails
Tantallon, Nova Scotia -
AKAThe Scramble, Scrambler, Jigsaw, Jigsaw Puzzle
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
- 100 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 5 in Snowshoeing
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Global Ranking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Snow GroomingBackcountry
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailDrop, Rock Garden
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Land OwnerNova Scotia Department of Lands and Forestry
The Upper Portion of the Jigsaw system. This trail starts on the hydro cut and snakes its way through the woods to the five-fingers, where it splits into Jigsaw 1-5. Lots of technical turns and tight trees. The tread surface is primarily loam.
This trail is unsanctioned.
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Unsanctioned trail. Ride at your own risk.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 3 miles average
6 Months
- 3 rides
- 4 miles avg distance
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- 51 rides
- Last: Jun 27, 2026
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(44.721370, -63.898160)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Jigsaw
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Where is Upper Jigsaw located?
Upper Jigsaw is located in Bowater Trails, Tantallon, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is part of the Bowater Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.72137, -63.89816.
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How hard is Upper Jigsaw?
Upper Jigsaw is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 1.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Upper Jigsaw?
Upper Jigsaw has 14 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 39 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 258 ft to 298 ft.
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Is Upper Jigsaw a point to point trail?
Upper Jigsaw is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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