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1,243 ft
Distance
-39 ft
Descent
00:02:13
Avg time
-40 ft
Altitude change
87 ft
Altitude min
127 ft
Altitude max
127 ft
Altitude start
89 ft
Altitude end
-3.2%
Grade
-10.9%
Grade max
932 ft
Distance down
285 ft
Distance flat
00:02:13
Avg time

Upper West Pine Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    McIntosh Run
    Halifax, Nova Scotia
  • AKA
    Westpine entrance
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 100 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #56087 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #43044 in Trail Running
    • #25038 in Hiking
    • #1277 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Year Opened
    2017
  • Land Owner
    NS DNR

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AI Generated Description

Upper West Pine is a 379 m popular blue difficulty family friendly singletrack trail located near Halifax Nova Scotia. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 m blue climb. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 6 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 166 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
All
  • 1,101 rides
  • Last: Sep 17, 2026
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Upper West Pine Trail Reports

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Jul 29, 2026 @ 6:06pm (America/Halifax)
Jul 29, 2026
Jul 5, 2026 @ 2:51pm (America/Halifax)
Jul 5, 2026
Sep 2, 2025 @ 11:53am
Sep 2, 2025
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Overgrown vegetation lopped & trimmed back, from YIMBY junction around down to lower Notch junction, and up the Notch.
Jun 17, 2025 @ 2:54pm
Jun 17, 2025
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Apr 30, 2025 @ 8:44am
Apr 30, 2025
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on Jul 29, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is Upper West Pine located?
      Upper West Pine is located in McIntosh Run, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is part of the McIntosh Run trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.57536, -63.56906.
      How hard is Upper West Pine?
      Upper West Pine is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      What is the elevation gain for Upper West Pine?
      The trail has 39 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 87 ft to 127 ft.
      Is Upper West Pine a point to point trail?
      Upper West Pine is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      How long is Upper West Pine?
      Upper West Pine is 1,243 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on Upper West Pine?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper West Pine. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      How do I access Upper West Pine? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper West Pine are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride Upper West Pine?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Upper West Pine. The trail is 1,243 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      How busy is Upper West Pine?
      Upper West Pine is a very popular trail. There have been 4,476 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,008 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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