Off-Road Trails in Nova Scotia

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Learn more about Airport Hill Trail
Airport Hill Trail

Airport Hill Trail

Airport Hill Trail is a 3.3 km trail that connects the north end of East River Road with the north end of Ingramport Road. It features a long hill climb with some heavily washed-out areas,…
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Total Miles
2.0
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Beeswanger Trail
Beeswanger Trail

Beeswanger Trail

Running from north to south, Beeswanger Trail is an unmaintained road that crosses private property and enters Nova Scotia Crown Land (Please stay on the trail!) The first 3.3 miles are mostly a tight trail…
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Total Miles
9.0
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Winter, Summer
Learn more about Browns Mountain Road
Browns Mountain Road

Browns Mountain Road

Browns Mountain Road is a very good condition Class K road. The climb to near the summit of Browns Mountain follows a power line for most of the road and a beautiful mountain brook for…
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Total Miles
7.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about Cape Mabou Road
Cape Mabou Road

Cape Mabou Road

Cape Mabou Road runs over the highlands and through the community pastures. The marked portion of the trail starts where the road becomes unmaintained. This road is a narrow, smooth dirt road with potholes up…
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Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall
Learn more about Connor Lakes Trail
Connor Lakes Trail

Connor Lakes Trail

Connor Lakes Trail is an unmaintained, hard-packed dirt road that was once used for logging. It stretches for 4 km from Two Mile Lake Road to Ingramport Connector, winding around Big Connor Lake and Little…
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Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Connors Mountain Road
Connors Mountain Road

Connors Mountain Road

Connors Mountain Road is a Class K road that is well-maintained by a local snowmobile/ATV club. While not challenging, steep drop-offs and hairpin turns still provide a modicum of adrenaline on the way to a…
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Total Miles
6.0
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall
Learn more about Dunmaglass-McArras Brook Road
Dunmaglass-McArras Brook Road

Dunmaglass-McArras Brook Road

This is a very good condition Class K road. The road follows along McArras Brook as it descends Eigg Mountain. The road is starting to collapse into the brook at some points, so don't get…
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about East River Road
East River Road

East River Road

East River Road begins at the end of Mersey Road Connector, accessible from Highway 3. The first 18 km is well-maintained, with hard-packed dirt and gravel, offering numerous spots for camping and access to many…
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Total Miles
24.0
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Hiking Trail Road
Hiking Trail Road

Hiking Trail Road

Hiking Trail Road is a well-maintained, hard-packed dirt road and an active forestry road. The southern 1.5 km section, stretching from the end of Bowater Mersey Road to Pipeline Road Trail, is currently disconnected due…
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Total Miles
12.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Ingramport Connector
Ingramport Connector

Ingramport Connector

The Ingramport Connector is a two-lane gravel road running parallel to Highway 103, stretching from Ingramport Road to Hiking Trail Road. This road is essential for accessing a multitude of trails in the Mersey Trail…
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Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Ingramport Road
Ingramport Road

Ingramport Road

Ingramport Road is a maintained, hard-packed dirt road that is two vehicles wide for most of its length, though it narrows slightly at the north end. Travelers should be cautious of washouts after heavy rains.…
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Total Miles
14.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about King Lake Trail
King Lake Trail

King Lake Trail

This Trail has three distinct sections: The northern 2.6 km of the King Lake Trail, which includes the scenic Dawson Falls, is situated on private property. This section is a partially maintained former logging road…
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Total Miles
7.3
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about MacDonald's Glen Road
MacDonald's Glen Road

MacDonald's Glen Road

Starting from the Northeast Mabou Road end, the MacDonald's Glen Road starts out smooth, with the first washout across the road being about 12in deep, then followed by one large washout approximately 16 inches deep…
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Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Mill Lake Road
Mill Lake Road

Mill Lake Road

Mill Lake Road is considered one of the main entrances to the Bowater Mersey Trail System. Easily accessible from Highway 103 at Exit 6, the first 4 km is part of a well-maintained active logging…
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Total Miles
7.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about North Highland Road
North Highland Road

North Highland Road

Old forest road that starts in the Cape Breton highlands down to Foot Cape. From the highlands side, the first half of the road is smooth with occasional puddles and potholes up to 4in deep…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about Pipeline Road Trail
Pipeline Road Trail

Pipeline Road Trail

Pipeline Road Trail is a partially maintained route running north-south, located east of Big Indian Lake within the former Bowater-Mersey lands. Ideal for beginners, this hard-packed logging road allows for an enjoyable drive without risking…
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Total Miles
14.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Pockwock Falls Trail
Pockwock Falls Trail

Pockwock Falls Trail

Pockwock Falls Trail, also known as Bowater Mersey to Pockwock Road, is officially named Old Kemptown Road. This primitive road in Halifax Regional Municipality is accessed from Pockwock Road in Hammonds Plains and leads to…
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Total Miles
2.0
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Quack Lake Road
Quack Lake Road

Quack Lake Road

Quacks Lake Road is a versatile trail connecting Mill Lake Road and Ingramport Road, situated south of Quacks Lake and north of Vinegar Lake. While the majority of this trail is accessible by midsized trucks…
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Total Miles
7.5
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Quarry Road
Quarry Road

Quarry Road

Quarry Road is one of the main entrances to the largest section of Crown land in East Hants. Starting in Walton, you'll encounter a few former gypsum mine sites along the road. The road itself…
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Total Miles
4.0
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Service Road HAN 101-01
Service Road HAN 101-01

Service Road HAN 101-01

Service Road HAN 101-01 is a well-maintained, two-lane gravel road that runs parallel to Highway 101 along the northern edge of the former Bowater-Mersey lands, now part of Nova Scotia Crown Land. Starting in Ellershouse…
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Total Miles
7.0
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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