# McIntosh Run aka Fight Trail **URL:** \ **Category:** Trails: NS\ **Created:** [October 22, 2014, 10:12pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/mcintosh-run-aka-fight-trail/2592 "2014-10-22T22:12:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![JeffV](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/jeffv/32/2029_2.png) [@JeffV](https://ecmtb.net/u/JeffV)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2014, 10:12pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/mcintosh-run-aka-fight-trail/2592/1 "2014-10-22T22:12:07Z")
The Fight Trail trail system is a popular trail system in Spryfield (out side of Halifax) that is receiving major improvements thanks to the great folks at [MRWA](http://mcintoshrun.ca/). There is now two entrances to the trail system, with a third one planned. **Skill Level:** Intermediate / Advanced **Location:** Spryfield, Nova Scotia **Trail Head 1:** [Mica Crescent, Spryfield, NS](https://goo.gl/maps/N3BcMrW5pPs) **Trail Head 2:** [Alabaster Way, Spryfield, NS](https://goo.gl/maps/gunBTSakgvo) **Trail Forks:** [McIntosh Run aka Fight Trail](https://www.trailforks.com/region/mcintosh-run/) https://www.trailforks.com/widgets/region_map/?rid=4710&w=800px&h=400px&maptype=terrain&trailstyle=difficulty&controls=1&list=0&layers=labels,poi,directory,region&z=&lat=&lon= * * * _ **Note, this post is flagged for wiki edits. Anyone can edit this page. Someone, please make this a valuable resource.** _ ---
**Author:** ![Rolls](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/rolls/32/20889_2.png) [@Rolls](https://ecmtb.net/u/Rolls)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2017, 8:46pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/mcintosh-run-aka-fight-trail/2592/2 "2017-08-03T20:46:45Z")
Heads up there is a hornets nest under one of the two short skinny bridges on the Attic where it connects to Lou’s. Also the hawk living on top of the pole at the end of Alabaster Way was being especially protective today. Circled closely over me several times squawking. ---
**Author:** ![JonMacD](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/jonmacd/32/3440_2.png) [@JonMacD](https://ecmtb.net/u/JonMacD)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2017, 11:08pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/mcintosh-run-aka-fight-trail/2592/3 "2017-08-03T23:08:27Z")
As if fight needed more peril 😂 ---
**Author:** ![Jetter](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/jetter/32/16913_2.png) [@Jetter](https://ecmtb.net/u/Jetter)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2017, 11:22pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/mcintosh-run-aka-fight-trail/2592/4 "2017-08-03T23:22:49Z")
There’s more… "Just a heads up… I came across a guy (late 20’s/ 30’s) and his dog in the Attic earlier today. As I approached he stated “sorry he can be an asshole” but made no effort to leash the dog or grab his collar. I smiled and said, “not a problem” assuming he meant his dog would bark, be excitable and maybe even jump up. Instead his dog latched onto my outer thigh and bit me! I pulled him off with one arm while still riding and then rode away while his dog continued to try to get at me again. Not a bad bite, seemed to be more of a ‘herding’ bite than an fullbore attack but still enough to break the skin and draw some blood…" Full post here; [https://www.facebook.com/groups/FightTrail/permalink/1145673808865492/](https://www.facebook.com/groups/FightTrail/permalink/1145673808865492/) ---
**Author:** ![muddy](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/muddy/32/8093_2.png) [@muddy](https://ecmtb.net/u/muddy)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2017, 10:01am UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/mcintosh-run-aka-fight-trail/2592/5 "2017-08-04T10:01:49Z")
> [@Rolls](#): > > Heads up there is a hornets nest under one of the two short skinny bridges on the Attic where it connects to Lou’s. hmmmm…I know where one of these bridges is but can’t picture where you are talking about for a second bridge. The one I am thinking of is hard right,just after a quick smooth rock up. It is wooden and somewhat narrow. There is a rock to aid you in getting on. (hahahaha that is the best I can describe it) Where is the second bridge? Is there another entrance to the Attic? ---
**Author:** ![Rolls](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/rolls/32/20889_2.png) [@Rolls](https://ecmtb.net/u/Rolls)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2017, 1:19pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/mcintosh-run-aka-fight-trail/2592/6 "2017-08-04T13:19:20Z")
I rode the Attic clockwise and there are a few ways out. The way I went takes a hard left onto the first bridge and then straight onto the second bridge and a hard right after it. The two bridges are only a few feet long and are laid one right after the other. A tricky spot at the best of times, without a swarm of angry hornets chasing you. ![](https://ecmtb-uploads-bucket.s3.dualstack.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/original/2X/7/7bfc9cbbfb97187a6c5b55d57bdd928c658fb5a5.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![muddy](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/muddy/32/8093_2.png) [@muddy](https://ecmtb.net/u/muddy)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2017, 2:36pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/mcintosh-run-aka-fight-trail/2592/7 "2017-08-04T14:36:39Z")
I gotcha now. I was thinking of the other end of the Attic ---
**Author:** ![Rockhopper](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/rockhopper/32/1072_2.png) [@Rockhopper](https://ecmtb.net/u/Rockhopper)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2017, 2:41am UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/mcintosh-run-aka-fight-trail/2592/8 "2017-10-01T02:41:58Z")
Trail upgrade courtesy of MRWA build day today. What was a rock drop with a mudhole at the bottom is a nice rock ramp with a layer of dirt over it. I haven’t asked permission to post photos of the people, so I’ve cut them off. Hopefully, they don’t mind their legs showing. I don’t think the dog will mind having his backside displayed. 🙂 ![](https://ecmtb-uploads-bucket.s3.dualstack.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/original/2X/5/5ee59d8044ed96a2b100dc626a0ec866e2a3360d.jpg) ![](https://ecmtb-uploads-bucket.s3.dualstack.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/original/2X/7/758eb339ca099e0b1f6c8a72714277cbf1e85305.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Jetter](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/jetter/32/16913_2.png) [@Jetter](https://ecmtb.net/u/Jetter)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2017, 4:23pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/mcintosh-run-aka-fight-trail/2592/9 "2017-10-12T16:23:14Z")
Fight Trail is now known as McIntosh Run on Trailforks FYI > [@Fight Trail Facebook group - Lawrence Plug](#): > > The ‘Fight Trail’ area was renamed on Trail Forks to McIntosh Run, and extends to Norawarren. The Fight name is an important part of HFX riding, with a long history, so this change wasn’t undertaken lightly. The reasons for renaming included a) With MRWA using TF as the official map tool, and on-trail signage and landuse agreements with landowners etc… all calling the trail system the “McIntosh Run Singletrack”, a renaming in TF was needed. b) The trail system will reach well beyond the geography of the original Fight, especially once the connection between Flat Lake and Norawarren is built. c) with a new population of users out there, I think quite a few people don’t know the ‘Fight’ name anyway. > > The renaming on Trailforks has no practical implications that I can find. And if you type ‘Fight’ into Trailfork’s search box, McIntosh Run comes up. I personally still call the area ‘Fight’ in conversation, and expect that will continue for many MTBers. ---
**Author:** ![gtrguy](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/gtrguy/32/813_2.png) [@gtrguy](https://ecmtb.net/u/gtrguy)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2017, 6:06pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/mcintosh-run-aka-fight-trail/2592/10 "2017-10-12T18:06:01Z")
Pretty much saw this coming a mile away. Not a fan personally. ---
**Author:** ![Rolls](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/rolls/32/20889_2.png) [@Rolls](https://ecmtb.net/u/Rolls)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2017, 6:52pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/mcintosh-run-aka-fight-trail/2592/11 "2017-10-12T18:52:07Z")
Not a fan of the trail or just the name change? ---
**Author:** ![gtrguy](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/gtrguy/32/813_2.png) [@gtrguy](https://ecmtb.net/u/gtrguy)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2017, 6:53pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/mcintosh-run-aka-fight-trail/2592/12 "2017-10-12T18:53:46Z")
Love the trail, not a fan of the name change. ---
**Author:** ![IanM\_MTB](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/ianm_mtb/32/6250_2.png) [@IanM\_MTB](https://ecmtb.net/u/IanM_MTB)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2017, 6:54pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/mcintosh-run-aka-fight-trail/2592/13 "2017-10-12T18:54:20Z")
I prefer the old name, but now we can joke about making the McIntosh Run in under 12 parsecs. ---
**Author:** ![JeffV](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/jeffv/32/2029_2.png) [@JeffV](https://ecmtb.net/u/JeffV)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2017, 7:01pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/mcintosh-run-aka-fight-trail/2592/14 "2017-10-12T19:01:32Z")
I was thinking the **area** is McIntosh Run and it contains Fight Trail section and Norrawarren. Although, I don’t think thats what Lawrence means. They need to match signage, I’m guessing. Also, you are allowed to talk about it now. Which makes it easier to promote 😁 ---
**Author:** ![Rockhopper](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/rockhopper/32/1072_2.png) [@Rockhopper](https://ecmtb.net/u/Rockhopper)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2017, 2:26pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/mcintosh-run-aka-fight-trail/2592/15 "2017-10-13T14:26:37Z")
Would doing the McIntosh Run in under 12 parsecs get a Strava KoM? Did Han Solo get KoM for the Kessel run? ---
**Author:** ![JeffV](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/jeffv/32/2029_2.png) [@JeffV](https://ecmtb.net/u/JeffV)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2017, 2:54pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/mcintosh-run-aka-fight-trail/2592/16 "2017-10-13T14:54:58Z")
Choking down a “well actually on this one”. Hard swallow. ---
**Author:** ![Rolls](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/rolls/32/20889_2.png) [@Rolls](https://ecmtb.net/u/Rolls)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2019, 7:33pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/mcintosh-run-aka-fight-trail/2592/17 "2019-09-04T19:33:48Z")
As if McFight wasn’t exciting enough…GAP JUMP! > **[Lawrence Plug](https://www.instagram.com/p/B19knN_nToc/)** ---
**Author:** ![SQUATCH](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/squatch/32/10028_2.png) [@SQUATCH](https://ecmtb.net/u/SQUATCH)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2019, 10:40am UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/mcintosh-run-aka-fight-trail/2592/18 "2019-09-05T10:40:17Z")
This is how I die. A gap at fight trail. Technical riding and jumps. ---
**Author:** ![Nova](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/nova/32/6733_2.png) [@Nova](https://ecmtb.net/u/Nova)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2019, 11:33am UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/mcintosh-run-aka-fight-trail/2592/19 "2019-09-05T11:33:09Z")
That’s exciting! There’s far too few gaps in this province