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817 ft
Distance
2 ft
Climb
-45 ft
Descent
00:01:12
Avg time
-44 ft
Altitude change
122 ft
Altitude min
169 ft
Altitude max
166 ft
Altitude start
121 ft
Altitude end
-5.4%
Grade
-14.5%
Grade max
3.3%
Grade min
36 ft
Distance climb
509 ft
Distance down
259 ft
Distance flat
00:01:12
Avg time

River Bend Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Grey Mountain
    Falmouth, Nova Scotia
  • AKA
    Valley View
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #66188 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #17757 in Trail Running
    • #17166 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

ROOTS ,Roots, Roots oh yeah roots,nice "little log up and over" to welcome you from Eldridge Rd,oh,sweet little berm,descend a bit...wtf,what is with these roots.Tight turns,straight section,tight turns again,some roots,pay attention the bank down to the brook comes up quick as you turn to the left,now you are carrying speed as you come up to a short punch climb onto Coach Rd.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 miles average
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  • 33 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 150 rides
  • Last: Jun 21, 2026
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Apr 8, 2026 @ 10:56pm (America/Halifax)
Apr 8, 2026
Trails are clear and good to ride, might be a few small wet spots
Nov 15, 2025 @ 4:46pm (America/Halifax)
Nov 15, 2025
Trail is clear and has been leaf blown, may have some wet spots
Apr 21, 2025 @ 10:09am
Apr 21, 2025
Apr 1, 2025 @ 3:03pm
Apr 1, 2025
Closed for muddy conditions
Jun 28, 2024 @ 2:07pm
Jun 28, 2024
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on Apr 8, 2026
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Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
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        Directions to river-bend trailhead (44.993010, -64.224510)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About River Bend

        Where is River Bend located?
        River Bend is located in Grey Mountain, Falmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is part of the Grey Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.99301, -64.22451.
        How hard is River Bend?
        River Bend is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for River Bend?
        River Bend has 2 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 45 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 122 ft to 169 ft.
        How long is River Bend?
        River Bend is 817 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.

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