Cape Chignecto Provincial Park Loop (NS, Canada)

Municipality of the County of Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada

28.8 miles (46.3 km) · 6,594 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Cape Chignecto Provincial Park Loop (NS, Canada) is a 28.8-mile loop route in Municipality of the County of Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada, gaining 6,824 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 9 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 2.7 miles gaining 1,280 feet at an average 5.3% grade. About 60% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	28.8 mi (46.3 km)
Elevation gain	6,594 ft (2,010 m)
Average gain	229 ft per mile (43 m per km)
Longest climb	2.6 mi, 787 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	49.5%
Runnable	60% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	10.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	38%
Moderate uphill	18%
Steep uphill	11%
Moderate downhill	22%
Steep downhill	10%

Questions about Cape Chignecto Provincial Park Loop (NS, Canada)

How much elevation gain does Cape Chignecto Provincial Park Loop (NS, Canada) have?

Cape Chignecto Provincial Park Loop (NS, Canada) has 6,594 ft (2,010 m) of elevation gain over 28.8 miles (46.3 km). That averages 229 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Cape Chignecto Provincial Park Loop (NS, Canada)?

The difficulty score for Cape Chignecto Provincial Park Loop (NS, Canada) is 10.2 of 100. That is harder than 70.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 60% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Cape Chignecto Provincial Park Loop (NS, Canada)?

The longest climb on Cape Chignecto Provincial Park Loop (NS, Canada) runs 2.6 miles (4.3 km) and gains 787 ft (240 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 49.5%.