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151 ft
Distance
-4 ft
Descent
00:02:30
Avg time
-4 ft
Altitude change
76 ft
Altitude min
79 ft
Altitude max
79 ft
Altitude start
75 ft
Altitude end
-2.4%
Grade
-3.7%
Grade max
-0.6%
Grade min
69 ft
Distance down
85 ft
Distance flat
00:02:30
Avg time
Notch Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMcIntosh Run
Halifax, Nova Scotia -
AKAthe notch
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Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (1 vote)
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT4 Alpine Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC, Fat
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DirectionDownhill Only
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailDrop, Rock Face
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Year Opened2018
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Land OwnerNS-DNR
The Notch shortcuts the more gradual descent/climb on West Pine trail. There is a descent-only ride line and a hike line with stone steps. Both are signed.
Descending MTBers will find a a steep granite slab with roots at the top and a tricky run-out.
Foot traffic can use the Notch in either direction. The hike-line with stone steps is on your right when descending.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 6 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jun 26, 2026
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(44.577600, -63.566210)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Notch
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Where is Notch located?
Notch is located in McIntosh Run, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is part of the McIntosh Run trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.5776, -63.56621.
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How hard is Notch?
Notch is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.4%.
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What is the elevation gain for Notch?
The trail has 4 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 76 ft to 79 ft.
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Is Notch a point to point trail?
Yes, Notch is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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