Off-Road Trails in Nova Scotia

Discover off-road trails in Nova Scotia

Route 95

Route 95 begins at the south end, starting from Fire Road, and follows the rail bed of the former Springfield railway for the first 5.8 km. This section features hard-packed dirt and is relatively smooth.…
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Total Miles

8.2

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Route 99

Route 99

From the east end of Aylesford Road, Route 99 is a mix of hard-packed dirt and gravel. Initially composed of old logging roads, the east and west ends were connected to extend Route 99 from…
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Total Miles

9.7

Tech Rating

1Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Roxbury Road

Roxbury Road

Roxbury Road starts as a wide gravel residential road and narrows at the 1.3 km mark, where there's a small parking area and a trail map showing coordinates for nearby points of interest. From here,…
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Total Miles

6.1

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Sandy Lake Road to Golden Lake

Sandy Lake Road to Golden Lake

Sandy Lake Road is an old rocky dirt road that leads to a few lakes and to Crown Land where Golden Lake is situated. Two trails take you to Golden Lake. The first trail takes…
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Total Miles

3.9

Tech Rating

1Easy

Best Time

Spring, Fall, Summer

Learn more about Scott Paper Conector

Scott Paper Conector

Scott paper connector is an easy trail to drive but does have a few rocky sections and the odd mud hole, some of the mud holes are deeper on one side than the other, so…
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Total Miles

4.5

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Scott Paper Road

Scott Paper Road

Scott Paper Road, located off Monte Vista Road near Enfield, Nova Scotia, is a historic dirt road named after the Scott Paper Company, which operated extensively in the province. This road was originally used for…
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Total Miles

6.2

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about 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

1Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Shady Lake Trail

Shady Lake Trail

Shady Lake Trail is a single-vehicle-wide path with hard-packed dirt and loose rock. While there are a few washouts along the trail, it remains passable with caution. A gate warns of an unsafe bridge, but…
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Total Miles

8.2

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about South River Lake Trail

South River Lake Trail

This trail follows a rail bed spur of the old Springfield railway, featuring a hard-packed dirt single-lane path with a few spots for passing. The trail begins with a few large flooded areas. As it's…
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Total Miles

2.6

Tech Rating

4Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Stanley Airport Road

Stanley Airport Road

Stanley Airport Road is an easy dirt road that serves as the main entrance to a large section of crown land in East Hants. This road is home to Stanley Airport and the Stanley Public…
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Total Miles

4.8

Tech Rating

1Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Straight Road Trail

Straight Road Trail

Starting from Highway 354 in Noel Road, just north of Kennetcook, the trail begins with a 4km stretch along Colbert Road, a residential street. This initial section features a rough, hard-packed dirt surface. The road…
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Total Miles

7.4

Tech Rating

1Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Strathglass Road

Strathglass Road

Strathglass Road is a very good-condition Class K dirt road that connects Browns Mountain to Eigg Mountain. The road is through a lightly wooded area with some large puddles. The puddles have firm bottoms and…
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Total Miles

4.8

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall, Spring

Learn more about Stubbard Road

Stubbard Road

Starting at the northern end in North East Margaree, the trail is part of ATVANS Route 105. It begins as Stubbard Road on loose gravel, then quickly transitions to hard-packed dirt with scattered loose rock…
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Total Miles

9.3

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Sweet Road

Sweet Road

Sweet Road is a hard-packed dirt logging road with two distinct sections. The west branch offers relatively smooth terrain, though washouts can appear after heavy rain. The east branch is more rugged, narrowing considerably with…
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Total Miles

10.4

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Tote Road

Tote Road

Starting from the southern end, Tote Road is a narrow, hard-packed dirt trail formerly used as a logging road. The trail is unmaintained and well-worn, with heavy brush guaranteeing pinstriping for most vehicles. While the…
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Total Miles

1.9

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Two Mile Lake Road

Two Mile Lake Road

Two Mile Lake Road runs north-south in the Bowater Mersey trail system, starting from the southern end of Ingramport Road and ending at Two Mile Lake. The trail begins as a wide, well-maintained gravel road…
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Total Miles

6.1

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Upper Belmont Road

Upper Belmont Road

Starts as a maintained double-wide trail, gradually transitioning to more dirt and rock than gravel as you progress. Along the way, you'll encounter a few puddles, with rocks on the trail staying under six inches…
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Total Miles

11.9

Tech Rating

1Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about West Dalhousie Road

West Dalhousie Road

West Dalhousie Road stretches 32.6 kilometers through Annapolis County, offering a mix of terrain that showcases Nova Scotia's natural beauty and historical significance. Starting at Albany Cross on Old Liverpool Road, the route begins with…
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Total Miles

20.3

Tech Rating

1Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Wet Meadow Road

Wet Meadow Road

Wet Meadow Road, also known as ATVANS Route 945, offers an exciting offroad adventure through scenic areas of dense forest and rivers. This trail, primarily composed of hard-packed dirt, features narrow sections with ruts and…
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Total Miles

7.9

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

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ATV trails in Nova Scotia

Learn more about 5 K

5 K

The 5 K trail goes from Sandy Lake Road to the windmills in Beaver Bank, Nova Scotia. The trail starts on crown land and then goes to the Barrett Lumber property. 5 K is a…
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Total Miles

1.9

Tech Rating

4Moderate

Best Time

Summer, Fall, Spring

Learn more about 6014 Road

6014 Road

6014 Road begins as a fairly wide, hard-packed dirt road and quickly transitions into a challenging yet rewarding route. The first 2.5 kilometres feature a winding hill climb with some washouts and steep banks, offering…
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Total Miles

4.7

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall, Spring

Learn more about 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

2Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Alton Road

Alton Road

Alton Road is a wide, well-maintained, hard-packed dirt trail that is perfect for fast travel and easy navigation. The surface has very few potholes or washouts, making it suitable for all levels of riders. This…
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Total Miles

16.1

Tech Rating

1Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

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UTV/side-by-side trails in Nova Scotia

Learn more about 5 K

5 K

The 5 K trail goes from Sandy Lake Road to the windmills in Beaver Bank, Nova Scotia. The trail starts on crown land and then goes to the Barrett Lumber property. 5 K is a…
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Total Miles

1.9

Tech Rating

4Moderate

Best Time

Summer, Fall, Spring

Learn more about 6014 Road

6014 Road

Total Miles

4.7

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall, Spring

Learn more about Airport Hill Trail

Airport Hill Trail

Total Miles

2.0

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Alton Road

Alton Road

Total Miles

16.1

Tech Rating

1Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

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