The Chain of Lakes Trail is a rails to trail that stretches from the business district of Joseph Howe Drive through residential areas and the Chain Lakes watershed and beyond
Trail Location
- Starting waypoint: 44.658166, -63.629285 (open map)
- Location source: Trail waypoint from gpx_for_app index
- GPX file: Chain_Of_Lakes_Trail.gpx
- GPX track name: Chain Of Lakes Trail
Recent Trail Notes
Recent trail-related items found during a five-year scan from July 12, 2021 through July 12, 2026. Verify access, closures, and conditions with the park, trail manager, or local association before heading out.
No recent trail-specific news item was found in the five-year scan. This draft keeps the section as a review note so it can be refreshed before publishing.
Trip Summary
Trip Stats
7.3km
Distance
4.5mi
Distance
0h 39m
Total time
11.1km/h
Avg speed (incl. stops)
11.1km/h
Moving speed
100m
Elevation gain
29m
Elevation loss
47m
Highest point
Elevation Profile
Terrain & Pace Summary
Rolling / Moderate
Pleasantly rolling terrain with 100 m of elevation gain (14 m/km). Nothing too aggressive — a solid mix of open runs and gentle climbs.
Steady Pace
Methodical 11.1 km/h — technical sections or climbs kept things measured.
Trails Near This Route
🧭️ Trails from avoidingchores.com within 40 km of the trailhead, sorted nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the trailhead.
7.3 km trail · 0.0 km away
Chain Of Lakes Trail
The Chain of Lakes Trail is a rails to trail that stretches from the business district of Joseph Howe Drive through residential areas and the Chain Lakes…
Trailhead map1.1 km trail · 2.1 km away
Mainland Commons Park Trail
Short trail with a bridge & boardwalk from the Mainland North Parkway Trail
Trailhead map1.2 km trail · 3.6 km away
Belchers Marsh Trail
Groomed trail with some elevation along Langbrae drive, this path goes around Belcher’s Marsh. Multiple access points via Parkland drive and surrounding…
Trailhead map2.33 km trail · 3.7 km away
Long Lake Provincial Hike – 1 hour loop
This is one the many loops you can do within the park. Being so close to the City, this area is known for dog walkers and mountain bikers. As such, there…
Trailhead map · Watch on YouTube1 km trail · 3.8 km away
Halifax Urban Greenway
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Trailhead map4.4 km trail · 4.1 km away
Sir Sanford Flemming Park
A beautiful park in Halifax on the Northwest Arm. It has many woodland trails and around the Frog Pond.
Trailhead map2.6 km trail · 4.3 km away
Hemlock Ravine Park
Popular urban park with a hear shaped pond that contains several dog off-leash sections. Well groomed trails over rolling terrain. Expect to encoutner deer…
Trailhead map4.1 km trail · 4.6 km away
Mainland North Linear Parkway
Linear trial. Starting at the Keshen Goodman Library, excellent for walking and biking
Trailhead mapNearby Trails
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⚠️ Trail pass and gate information changes seasonally.
The notes below are based on publicly available information at time of generation — verify before you go.
- Check your provincial / state OHV registration requirements before riding.
- Verify gate and seasonal-closure status with a local ATV club or land manager.
- Some trail networks require a separate trail pass — confirm with the local OHV association.