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1,378 ft
Distance
-37 ft
Descent
00:02:15
Avg time
-39 ft
Altitude change
36 ft
Altitude min
75 ft
Altitude max
75 ft
Altitude start
36 ft
Altitude end
-2.9%
Grade
-8.8%
Grade max
912 ft
Distance down
456 ft
Distance flat
00:02:15
Avg time
Gutterball Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
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Riding AreaMcIntosh Run
Halifax, Nova Scotia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 85 in Trail Running
- 90 in Hiking
- 5 in Snowshoeing
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Global Ranking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Snow GroomingBackcountry
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Year Opened2023
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Land OwnerNova Scotia Department of Lands and Forestry
Gutterball is a mostly dirt trail. It gently descends through mixed forest from Boulderama trail to West Pine trail. It is also a gentle climb, and can be used to form loops with West Pine and Boulderama.
There are a few optional features for bikes, notably an over-a-boulder feature near the bottom.
Gutterball was built between October 2022 and May 2023 as one of the first trails in Phase 2 of McIntosh Run trails, using a combination of MRWA volunteers (thanks everyone who came out) and machine work by Kodiak Trailworks.
Access Info
From Boulderama trail midway between Norawarren and Angler.
From West Pine trail near the Porcupine Creek bridge.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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Past Week
- 6 rides
- 8 miles average
6 Months
- 56 rides
- 9 miles avg distance
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- 530 rides
- Last: Jun 17, 2026
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Directions to gutterball-516035 trailhead
(44.579210, -63.570860)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gutterball
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Where is Gutterball located?
Gutterball is located in McIntosh Run, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is part of the McIntosh Run trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.57921, -63.57086.
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How hard is Gutterball?
Gutterball is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Gutterball?
The trail has 11 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 11 m to 23 m.
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Is Gutterball a point to point trail?
Gutterball is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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