Located at the Irishmans Road Recreation Site and the Glooscap Heritage Archers Association, is a series of mountain bike trails covering the unique landscape with lots of great short elevation changes. The displayed track is a loop trail switching and cutting on trails.
Trail Location
- Starting waypoint: 44.972200, -64.062310 (open map)
- Location source: Trail waypoint from gpx_for_app index
- GPX file: irishmans_rec_site_2017.gpx
- GPX track name: Irishmans Road Recreation Site Trails
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
4.6km
Distance
2.9mi
Distance
1h 48m
Total time
2.6km/h
Avg speed (incl. stops)
2.7km/h
Moving speed
862m
Elevation gain
853m
Elevation loss
175m
Highest point
Elevation Profile
Terrain & Pace Summary
Steep Hike
A demanding climb with 862 m of elevation gain over 4.6 km (186 m/km). Expect sustained ascent and a real workout.
Leisurely Walk
Easy 2.7 km/h pace — plenty of time to take in the surroundings.
Waypoints & Stops
- 017 (44.97222, -64.06231)
- 019 (44.97218, -64.06199)
- 020 (44.97202, -64.06168)
- 021 (44.97188, -64.06163)
- 022 (44.97434, -64.05823)
- 023 (44.97322, -64.05860)
- 024 (44.97301, -64.06057)
- Junction 10 (44.97448, -64.05807)
- Junction 11 (44.97265, -64.06050)
- Junction 12 (44.97310, -64.05722)
- Junction 13 (44.97337, -64.05712)
- Junction 14 (44.97347, -64.05668)
- Junction 15 (44.97162, -64.05633)
- Junction 16 (44.97146, -64.05697)
- Junction 21 (44.97338, -64.05510)
- Junction 31 (44.97410, -64.05541)
- Junction 4 (44.97422, -64.05530)
- Junction 5 (44.97452, -64.05652)
- Junction 6 (44.97447, -64.05670)
- Junction 7 (44.97601, -64.05822)
- Junction 8 (44.97560, -64.05866)
- Junction 9 (44.97482, -64.05785)
- Junction2 (44.97218, -64.05458)
- Trailhead 21 (44.97234, -64.06220)
- Trailhead21 (44.97299, -64.06207)
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The notes below are based on publicly available information at time of generation — verify before you go.
- Nova Scotia Off-Highway Vehicle Act: A valid Nova Scotia OHV registration is required for off-highway vehicle use on approved trails and crown land routes.
- Seasonal closures: Forestry roads and managed trail systems may close during spring break-up, storm cleanup, wildfire risk, or maintenance. Confirm current access with Nova Scotia Crown Land Roads and local trail managers before heading out.
- Road connectors: Rules for off-highway vehicles on public roads vary by municipality and designated connector. Trailer to an approved trailhead unless you have confirmed a legal connector route.
- Trail passes and land access: Some club-maintained or private-land connectors may require a local club pass, membership, or landowner permission. Check local association updates before your ride.