Bluff Wilderness Hiking Trail (NS, Canada)

Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada

20.1 miles (32.4 km) · 1,520 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Bluff Wilderness Hiking Trail (NS, Canada) is a 20.1-mile loop route in Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada, gaining 1,541 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain covers 3 distinct sections with no major climbs. Approximately 89% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a gradual climb and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	20.1 mi (32.4 km)
Elevation gain	1,520 ft (463 m)
Average gain	76 ft per mile (14 m per km)
Longest climb	7.1 mi, 193 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	13.1%
Runnable	91% of the route
Climbs / descents	0 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	3.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	25%
Mild uphill	31%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	2%
Mild downhill	30%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	2%

Questions about Bluff Wilderness Hiking Trail (NS, Canada)

How much elevation gain does Bluff Wilderness Hiking Trail (NS, Canada) have?

Bluff Wilderness Hiking Trail (NS, Canada) has 1,520 ft (463 m) of elevation gain over 20.1 miles (32.4 km). That averages 76 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Bluff Wilderness Hiking Trail (NS, Canada)?

The difficulty score for Bluff Wilderness Hiking Trail (NS, Canada) is 3.3 of 100. That is harder than 31.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 91% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Bluff Wilderness Hiking Trail (NS, Canada)?

The longest climb on Bluff Wilderness Hiking Trail (NS, Canada) runs 7.1 miles (11.5 km) and gains 193 ft (59 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 13.1%.