more stats
2,760 ft
Distance
33 ft
Climb
-25 ft
Descent
00:03:58
Avg time
9 ft
Altitude change
66 ft
Altitude min
92 ft
Altitude max
82 ft
Altitude start
91 ft
Altitude end
0.317%
Grade
-9.336%
Grade max
8.933%
Grade min
888 ft
Distance climb
845 ft
Distance down
1,026 ft
Distance flat
00:03:58
Avg time

Winter Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Irishman's Road Recreation Site
    Windsor, Nova Scotia
  • Difficulty Rating
    White Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
    • 80 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 85 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #75578 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #347566 in Trail Running
    • #81217 in Hiking
    • #18204 in Snowshoeing
    • #28240 in Nordic Skiing
    • #2618 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #11160 in Gravel Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #257 in Mountain Biking · Nova Scotia [+]
    • #1,536 in Trail Running
    • #371 in Hiking
    • #483 in Snowshoeing
    • #292 in Nordic Skiing
    • #73 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #137 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2016
  • Land Owner
    Regional Municipality of Windsor/West Hants

Reclaimed woods road loop, some sections may be seasonably wet. Best for dry seasons and winter use.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 82 rides
  • Last: Oct 4, 2026
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Winter Loop Trail Reports

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Jan 3, 2024 @ 10:09pm
Jan 3, 2024
Oct 9, 2023 @ 5:36pm
Oct 9, 2023
 2 tree falls and a couple of large patches of mud.
Dec 25, 2022 @ 10:03pm
Dec 25, 2022
 Still very wet
Aug 3, 2022 @ 5:48am
Aug 3, 2022
Jan 8, 2022 @ 11:35am
Jan 8, 2022
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Status:
on Jan 3, 2024
Prevalent Mud
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      A Sample lap at Irishman's
      3 miles • 170 ft • 39 • Loop •
      This would give you a good tour of the site and hits the majority of the trials.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Winter Loop located?
      Winter Loop is located in Irishman's Road Recreation Site, Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is part of the Irishman's Road Recreation Site trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.97168, -64.05647.
      ▼ How hard is Winter Loop?
      Winter Loop is rated as White difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.317%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Winter Loop?
      Winter Loop has 33 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 25 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 66 ft to 92 ft.
      ▼ Is Winter Loop a point to point trail?
      Winter Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is Winter Loop?
      Winter Loop is 2,760 ft long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Winter Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Winter Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Winter Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Winter Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Winter Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Winter Loop. The trail is 2,760 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Winter Loop?
      Winter Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 451 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 643 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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