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Best Mountain Biking in Nova Scotia

This list represents the most popular mountain biking in Nova Scotia (learn more about Top Trails). Use this list to plan your next Nova Scotia mountain biking trip. Select a state and/or activity below to find even more top trails.

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#1. Lawrencetown Beach

  
Lawrencetown Beach is located on NS Highway 207, approximately 10 miles east of Dartmouth. From the glorious views stretching across the Atlantic Ocean at Lawrencetown Beach, this ride turns inland a…
From the guidebook "Mountain Bike! Atlantic Canada"
Dartmouth , NS - Mountain Biking - 20 miles    Best Trail in NS - Click to view all (About Top Trails)
Published by Menasha Ridge Press

#2. Wrandees

  
The ride is southwest of downtown Halifax, just a short distance from the Armdale Rotary. Wrandees' trails are sandwiched in between St. Margaret's Bay Road and Long Lake. "Wrandees" is a network of…
From the guidebook "Mountain Bike! Atlantic Canada"
Halifax , NS - Mountain Biking - 6 miles    Best Trail in NS - Click to view all (About Top Trails)
Published by Menasha Ridge Press

#3. Cape Mabou

  
This trail is in the vicinity of Mabou, on the west side of Cape Breton Island in Inverness County. The ride at Cape Mabou is situated in the heart of Scottish country, off the Ceilidh Trail on Cape B…
From the guidebook "Mountain Bike! Atlantic Canada"
Mabou , NS - Mountain Biking - 19 miles    Best Trail in NS - Click to view all (About Top Trails)
Published by Menasha Ridge Press

#4. Lakes Loop

  
The trail is located west of Halifax, near St. Margaret's Bay. The Lakes Loop is a long ride that passes through a variety of terrain, including densely wooded forests and lake areas, clear-cuts, and…
From the guidebook "Mountain Bike! Atlantic Canada"
Halifax , NS - Mountain Biking - 15 miles    Best Trail in NS - Click to view all (About Top Trails)
Published by Menasha Ridge Press

#5. River Denys Mountain

  
River Denys Mountain is in Glendale, approximately 15.5 miles northeast of the Canso Causeway, on Highway 105. The ride up River Denys Mountain is a pleasant and rewarding one, offering access to an…
From the guidebook "Mountain Bike! Atlantic Canada"
Glendale , NS - Mountain Biking - 12 miles    Best Trail in NS - Click to view all (About Top Trails)
Published by Menasha Ridge Press

#6. Annapolis Valley Time Trial Loop

  
This ride is located in Kentville, in the Annapolis Valley region of Nova Scotia. Featured every year at the Annapolis Valley Mountain Bike Festival, the Time Trial Loop is a fast-paced, 9-mile combi…
From the guidebook "Mountain Bike! Atlantic Canada"
Kentville , NS - Mountain Biking - 9 miles    Best Trail in NS - Click to view all (About Top Trails)
Published by Menasha Ridge Press

#7. Grand-Pre Dikes

  
The ride is located approximately one hour north of Halifax on the Evangeline Trail, in the Annapolis Valley. For much of this 10-mile ride, you will be riding along the top of the Grand-Pre Dikes, w…
From the guidebook "Mountain Bike! Atlantic Canada"
Wolfeville , NS - Mountain Biking - 10 miles   
Published by Menasha Ridge Press

#8. Fire Tower Trail

  
The trail is locate in Kejimkujik National Park, which is situated between the South Shore and the Annapolis Valley. The Fire Tower Road in Kejimkujik National Park is one of the longest trails open…
From the guidebook "Mountain Bike! Atlantic Canada"
Maitland Bridge , NS - Mountain Biking - 11 miles   
Published by Menasha Ridge Press

#9. Money Point

  
Money Point is located near the northernmost tip of Cape Breton Island, not far from the village of Bay St. Lawrence, in Victoria County. This 15.5-mile combination ride traces a 10-mile loop up and…
From the guidebook "Mountain Bike! Atlantic Canada"
Bay St. Lawrence , NS - Mountain Biking - 15.5 miles   
Published by Menasha Ridge Press

#10. Wentworth

  
Wentworth is located 30 miles northwest of Truro, Nova Scotia. This 11-mile loop begins from the yard of the youth hostel perched on the lower part of the hill at Wentworth Station. Behind the hoste…
From the guidebook "Mountain Bike! Atlantic Canada"
Wentworth , NS - Mountain Biking - 11 miles   
Published by Menasha Ridge Press

#11. Black Rock

  
The trailhead is approximately 12 miles west of Kentville. This ride begins near the lighthouse at Black Rock Beach on the Bay of Fundy. Beginning your ride from this scenic site may tempt you to ad…
From the guidebook "Mountain Bike! Atlantic Canada"
Buckley's Corner , NS - Mountain Biking - 18 miles   
Published by Menasha Ridge Press

#12. Shad Bay

  
The trail is southwest of Halifax, toward Pegg's Cove. The ride along the Shad Bay trail is a short, 6-mile out-and-back on a rolling, rocky old road. It has all the components of a traditional moun…
From the guidebook "Mountain Bike! Atlantic Canada"
Halifax , NS - Mountain Biking - 6 miles   
Published by Menasha Ridge Press

#13. The Gorge

  
The Gorge lurks in the town of Kentville in the Annapolis Valley, less than two hours north of Halifax. The ride is actually on variation of the novice race circuit at The Gorge. The trails for this…
From the guidebook "Mountain Bike! Atlantic Canada"
Kentville , NS - Mountain Biking - 2.5 miles   
Published by Menasha Ridge Press

#14. Lake of Islands

  
This ride is located in Cape Breton Highlands National Park, near the eastern entrance at Ingonish. On this 19-mile out-and-back trail, you will climb consistently on the outbound trip and enjoy a mu…
From the guidebook "Mountain Bike! Atlantic Canada"
Ingonish , NS - Mountain Biking - 19 miles   
Published by Menasha Ridge Press

#15. Jimmy's Roundtop

  
You will begin this ride from Hubley, in Halifax County. Jimmy's Roundtop lies west of the city of Halifax and overlooks St. Margaret's Bay. The ride at Jimmy's begins along a short spur that connec…
From the guidebook "Mountain Bike! Atlantic Canada"
Hubley , NS - Mountain Biking - 17.7 miles   
Published by Menasha Ridge Press

#16. Clyburn Valley

  
This ride is located outside Ingonish, on the east shore of Cape Breton Highlands National Park. This ride is a 5.7-mile out-and-back jaunt. A nice feature for families or groups involving riders of…
From the guidebook "Mountain Bike! Atlantic Canada"
Ingonish , NS - Mountain Biking - 5.7 miles   
Published by Menasha Ridge Press

#17. Martock

  
Martock is located off of Route 14, about 5 miles from Windsor. Martock Mountain, a popular ski destination in the winter months, boasts one of the most challenging mountain bike courses on the Nova…
From the guidebook "Mountain Bike! Atlantic Canada"
Windsor Forks , NS - Mountain Biking - 4 miles   
Published by Menasha Ridge Press

#18. Eigg Mountain

  
This ride is located in Arisaig Provincial Park is located northwest of Antigonish. Eigg Mountain, 1000 feet above sea level, is a prominent spot overlooking the Northumberland Strait. This ride cli…
From the guidebook "Mountain Bike! Atlantic Canada"
Arisaig , NS - Mountain Biking - 15 miles   
Published by Menasha Ridge Press

#19. Cape Chignecto

  
Cape Chignecto forms the westernmost point of Cumberland County and is located approximately 50 miles southwest of Amherst. Impressed by the scenery along the park's coastline, we were easily persuad…
From the guidebook "Mountain Bike! Atlantic Canada"
West Advocate , NS - Mountain Biking - 9 miles   
Published by Menasha Ridge Press

#20. Liverpool - Summerville Rail Trail

  
The ride is between Liverpool and Summerville Beach, on the South Shore. The trail, like most converted railroad beds, features a smooth, crushed-rock surface and no technically challenging terrain.…
From the guidebook "Mountain Bike! Atlantic Canada"
Liverpool , NS - Mountain Biking - 17.4 miles   
Published by Menasha Ridge Press

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