more stats
2,005 ft
Distance
14 ft
Climb
-39 ft
Descent
00:07:09
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
00:07:09
Avg time

Upper Jigsaw Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Bowater Trails
    Tantallon, Nova Scotia
  • AKA
    The Scramble, Scrambler, Jigsaw, Jigsaw Puzzle
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 95 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #8565 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #22137 in E-Biking
    • #47219 in Trail Running
    • #71881 in Hiking
    • #2113 in Snowshoeing
    • #23456 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #30 in Mountain Biking · Nova Scotia [+]
    • #43 in E-Biking
    • #199 in Trail Running
    • #314 in Hiking
    • #62 in Snowshoeing
    • #198 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Nova 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.

Disclaimer

Unsanctioned trail. Ride at your own risk.

Tags

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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Upper Jigsaw Trail Reports

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Dec 6, 2025 @ 10:30am (America/Halifax)
Dec 6, 2025
Sep 1, 2025 @ 1:25pm
Sep 1, 2025
Woods ban lifted. Trails open.
Aug 6, 2025 @ 6:50am
Aug 6, 2025
All trails closed due to woods ban.
Jan 17, 2025 @ 4:39am
Jan 17, 2025
Thin snow cover, some slippery roots. Studs not required.
Jan 5, 2025 @ 4:41am
Jan 5, 2025
Hero dirt conditions, with a skim of powdery snow. Grip is good, the roots can be slippery.
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on Dec 6, 2025
Snow Cover Partial
Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Upper Jigsaw?
      Upper Jigsaw is 2,005 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Jigsaw?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Jigsaw. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Jigsaw? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Jigsaw are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Jigsaw?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Upper Jigsaw. The trail is 2,005 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Jigsaw?
      Upper Jigsaw is a very popular trail. There have been 518 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 255 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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