McIntosh Run Singletrack Biking and Hiking Trails- Hartlen Park Trailhead image

McIntosh Run Singletrack Biking and Hiking Trails- Hartlen Park Trailhead

Hiking area

👍👍 The best place in HRM to ride mountain bikes. Granite frickin’ wonderland. People often mention trail, trails,


Address

Hartlen Park, 25 Lois Ln, Halifax, NS B3P 1M5, Canada

Website

mcintoshrun.ca

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (134 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 6 am to 9 pm
  • Monday: 6 am to 9 pm
  • Tuesday: 6 am to 9 pm
  • Wednesday: 6 am to 9 pm
  • Thursday: 6 am to 9 pm
  • Friday: 6 am to 9 pm
  • Saturday: 6 am to 9 pm

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  • 4/5 Chicken M. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice trail. Easy to walk. Even there has road map. But still east to get lost. Use “all trail “ apps is recommended. And be careful someone ride a bike there.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lance H. 8 months ago on Google
    The best place in HRM to ride mountain bikes. Granite frickin’ wonderland.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joel J. 1 year ago on Google
    Great trail ! Best for off road cycling.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jolly R. 4 years ago on Google
    It’s more of rocks rather than a trail. That’s what makes this spot so special. Strange dry land yet it throws us right into true wilderness. Panoramic scenery takes our breath away. Follow the blue paint on the rocks to find the way back.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Holly G. 1 year ago on Google
    Our favorite place to kill some time
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kim B. 3 years ago on Google
    This was my first visit to McIntosh Run Singletrack trails - with me were my two kids, 5 and 8, and my husband. We had an enjoyable 4km hike through some of the trails, and my husband and I want to come back some day when we have more time to hit up a few of the other trails we saw. Certainly a fun place to spend the afternoon. Most muddy areas were by-passable but wear water resistant footwear just in case.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David E. 10 months ago on Google
    As someone just getting back into mountain biking, this trail has it all! From technical root-filled areas to steep descents to some fast paced areas that really help work on cadence and pumping. I’m only hesitant to post this review as the day I went was overcast and cooler, which was perfect, as very few riders were on the trail. This allowed me to make mistakes without interfering with others’ rides. I can imagine that it fills up fast when the whether gets nicer. In essence, I don’t want to share! Get out and enjoy this not-so-hidden gem. You definitely won’t regret it!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Krista W. 2 years ago on Google
    The trail is one of the city’s best trails, providing wilderness areas just outside of the city. You can even view what’s left of the old forest after the large fire many years ago. Has a kind of apocalyptic atmosphere to it. The trail is well maintained and beautiful all around.

  • 5/5 Iain M. 1 year ago on Google
    Hard cycling. Easy hiking. Good even in the winter. Look for frozen water come subzero days. No shade for summer time walks. Bring water. There is a little lake if you go far enough to dunk yourself but its a ways in.

  • 5/5 Michael S. 2 years ago on Google
    Aka Fight trail. MRWA is now formally managing the trail system out here, updating what has long been informal trail network. What was formerly a technically challenging, high consequence set of trails, are now being groomed into ++ accessible blues and greens. Check out trail forks for a trail map.

  • 5/5 Ron B. 1 year ago on Google
    Omg the senery is amazing. What a peaceful time.. I'll go back again..

  • 5/5 Adam B. 7 months ago on Google
    Extensive trail network nestled in behind the Governors Brook subdivision in Spryfield. Great walking/biking infrastructure (wooden bridges, signage, etc). Multiple access points. Beautiful scenery.

  • 5/5 Douglas K. 5 months ago on Google
    So many different trails to choose from. Very well marked, maintained, and well rated. Many access points off of Herring Cove and soon to be access from Purcell's Cove!


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Activities
    • ✓️ Hiking
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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