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2,838 ft
Distance
16 ft
Climb
-53 ft
Descent
00:04:53
Avg time
-38 ft
Altitude change
138 ft
Altitude min
193 ft
Altitude max
193 ft
Altitude start
154 ft
Altitude end
-1.3%
Grade
-14.3%
Grade max
6.5%
Grade min
617 ft
Distance climb
1,037 ft
Distance down
1,109 ft
Distance flat
00:04:53
Avg time
Osprey 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
- 100 in Hiking
- 5 in Snowshoeing
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailDrop, Ladder Bridge, Rock Face, Rock Garden
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Land OwnerHalifax Regional Municipality
Osprey trail is a mix of dirt, granite bedrock and built rock work that is mostly downhill from the Alabaster Way cul-de-sac trailhead.
This is a two-way, busy trail with lots of hikers and bikers. Look out for climbers and hikers if descending and remember to yield.
The most daunting compulsory features are a natural rollable drop within a few hundred meters of the cul-de-sac, and a series of tight, elevated bridges after the descent that can catch you up if this is your first time.
Because Osprey has a lot of dirt, compared to most other trails in the area, it's not the most wet-weather friendly. Please avoid when muddy.
Osprey was built by MRWA volunteers in 2017, and named after a family of Ospreys that have nested at the cul-de-sac power-pole since 2016.
Trail Supporters
McIntosh Run Watershed AssociationBuilder- past supporters
- Bromoc Print
2021 - 2024Sponsor
Local Trail Association
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 10 rides
- 8.7 km average
6 Months
- 158 rides
- 12.1 km avg distance
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- 2,369 rides
- Last: Jul 8, 2026
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Directions to osprey-96739 trailhead
(44.601680, -63.595730)
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Technical Trail Features (TTF)
- Mini ladder bridges
Ladder Bridge - Please park at Lions Rink
- rollable rock drop
Rock Face
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Frequently Asked Questions About Osprey
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Where is Osprey located?
Osprey is located in McIntosh Run, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is part of the McIntosh Run trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.60168, -63.59573.
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How hard is Osprey?
Osprey is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Osprey?
Osprey has 16 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 53 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 138 ft to 193 ft.
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Is Osprey a point to point trail?
Osprey is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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