Off-Road Trails in Nova Scotia

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Learn more about 5 K
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

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

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

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
Learn more about Argyle Road
Argyle Road

Argyle Road

The trail begins as a wide, two-lane gravel road before narrowing into a rugged single-lane path with washouts, ruts, and rocky inclines. Stumps line the edges of the trail, requiring careful navigation. As you gain…
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Total Miles
7.3
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
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
5Moderate
Best Time
Winter, Summer
Learn more about Black River to Menthols Dam
Black River to Menthols Dam

Black River to Menthols Dam

Very grown in trail would expect 31 inch tires, trees are significantly grown in, there's some swampy areas and larger rocks to maneuver over, little over an hour from one end to the other, there…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
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
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about Butler Road
Butler Road

Butler Road

The east end of Butler Road is located at the Mines Road/Dean Chapter Trail/Butler Road intersection. At this point, the section of ATVANS Route 104 that runs on Mines Road continues left down the Dean…
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Total Miles
8.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Buzz Lake
Buzz Lake

Buzz Lake

This trail is a narrow dirt and gravel path with large puddles, mostly solid at the bottom. You'll encounter several washouts with passage through easily with proper routes. There is one water crossing along the…
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Total Miles
10.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about Cape Clear
Cape Clear

Cape Clear

The trail begins as a wide, hard-packed dirt logging road with some rocky sections and a few potholes. After approximately 8.5 km, the road begins to deteriorate, with a couple of washouts that are passable…
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Total Miles
6.8
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall
Learn more about Cheticamp Flats Road
Cheticamp Flats Road

Cheticamp Flats Road

This route begins where Highland Road transitions from running east-west to north-south. It ends at the Cheticamp Flowage Dam. The first 2.4 km is a well-maintained, high-speed gravel road similar to the north-south section of…
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Total Miles
9.4
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, 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
2Easy
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
1Easy
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
1Easy
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
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Eldridge Road
Eldridge Road

Eldridge Road

Starting in Falmouth, the hard-packed dirt road travels through the French Mill Brook Watershed Protected Area. The single-lane road becomes rougher as you progress, with large, deep puddles requiring some ground clearance to avoid scraping.…
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Total Miles
8.2
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Feilding Road
Feilding Road

Feilding Road

deep water/mud/tree branches/trees There's a bit of flexing in some parts of the trail. The trail can lead to other areas of the mountain. The trail will take you from 5 roads to Hantsport Landing…
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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Fire Road
Fire Road

Fire Road

Fire Road is a 20-kilometre stretch of mostly two-lane, high-speed gravel road. While generally smooth, the trail can be quite dusty and may have small washouts in spots, so caution is advised. The road is…
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Total Miles
8.9
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
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ATV trails in Nova Scotia

Learn more about 5 K
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

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

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

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

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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
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Mill Road
Mill Road

Mill Road

Mill Road is a scenic trail located off Old Road near Burntcoat Head Park. The trail is accessible from the south at the end of Airport Lane. Starting from Old Road, the trail is an…
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Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Mines Road
Mines Road

Mines Road

Mines Road, historically known as Manganese Road, played a crucial role in transporting manganese ore from the Dean & Chapter Mines to the Avon River, where it was shipped for export. Today, the trail connects…
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Total Miles
8.2
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about Mosher Road
Mosher Road

Mosher Road

The southern half of Mosher Road features a relatively smooth, hard-packed dirt surface with no significant obstacles. Midway along the route, you'll encounter a section of the original road blocked off, necessitating a 2km bypass.…
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Total Miles
8.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
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