From the Nova Scotia Hiking Trail Guide
- Guide category: Stroller Friendly
- Length: 2 km (return)
- Difficulty: 1A
- Duration: 30 minutes
- Book trailhead: N44 38.043 W63 35.710
Parking
Pets on leash / Dog friendly
Trailhead
Information
Bicycle trail
StrollersPhase one of an urban greenway to connect to Chain of Lakes trail.
This short segment is part one of a multi-phase project to establish a multi-use trail that follows the CN rail line and connects Point Pleasant Park to Chain of Lakes rails to trails. For transit users, take Bus route 10 .
The Halifax Urban Greenway is a paved multi-use trail that follows the Canadian National Railway alignment. Currently in Phase 1, this section runs along Beaufort avenue.
Trail Location
- Starting waypoint: 44.634063, -63.595154 (open map)
- Location source: Trail waypoint from gpx_for_app index
- GPX file: HalifaxUrbanGreenway.gpx
- GPX track name: Halifax Urban Greenway
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.
- 2025-09-17 – Committee hears about plan to extend Halifax Urban Greenway, build active transportation to Point Pleasant Park – Halifax Examiner (Halifax Examiner)
- 2025-08-04 – 3 urban Halifax trails where the city disappears – haligonia.ca (haligonia.ca)
Trip Summary
Trip Stats
0.9km
Distance
0.6mi
Distance
0h 08m
Total time
6.3km/h
Avg speed (incl. stops)
6.3km/h
Moving speed
10m
Elevation gain
16m
Elevation loss
55m
Highest point
Elevation Profile
Terrain & Pace Summary
Gentle / Flat Walk
Easy going with only 10 m of elevation gain (10 m/km) — suitable for most fitness levels.
Brisk Walk / Trail Hike
Moving at 6.3 km/h — a solid trail pace. Good footwear and layering recommended.
Trails Near This Route
🧭️ Trails from avoidingchores.com within 10 km of the trailhead, sorted nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the trailhead.
1 km trail · 0.0 km away
Halifax Urban Greenway
The Halifax Urban Greenway is a paved multi-use trail that follows the Canadian National Railway alignment. Currently in Phase 1, this section runs along…
Trailhead map4.4 km trail · 0.6 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 map4.2 km trail · 2.6 km away
Point Pleasant Park
The outer loop of the popular urban city park. The trail is wide and over rolling terrain. The trail passes by several historic structures and segments are…
Trailhead map7.3 km trail · 3.8 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 map2.5 km trail · 4.3 km away
McIntosh Run Trail
Linear urban trail within the community of Spryfield. Parking Trailhead either at Spry Community Centre or at the Roachs Pond. The 700m from Roachs Pond is…
Trailhead map2.33 km trail · 5.0 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 YouTube1.1 km trail · 5.1 km away
Mainland Commons Park Trail
Short trail with a bridge & boardwalk from the Mainland North Parkway Trail
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.
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- Verify gate and seasonal-closure status with a local ATV club or land manager.
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