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SaveAntigonish trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Snowshoeing, Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Gravel Biking, Nordic Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Adaptive Biking, Horseback, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading and Snowmobiling. Trails here are often machine-built, flowy and rooty. Scenery includes summits, creeks and lakes. Common trail features include berms, jumps and drops. Many trails are family friendly. Amenities include shuttle access. Popular destinations include Keppoch Mountain, Fairmont Ridge and Beaver Mountain Provincial Park.
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- Mountain Bike
49 trails
- E-Bike
37 trails
- Gravel Bike
22 trails
- Adaptive Bike
5 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
31 trails
- Horse
4 trails
- Hike
50 trails
- Trail Running
50 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
4 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
4 trails
- Snowmobile
2 trails
- Snowshoe
54 trails
- Backcountry Ski
8 trails
- Nordic Ski
14 trails
Region Details
- 7
- 2
- 14
- 18
- 7
- 1
Region Status
Open as of Nov 8, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 66
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 49
- Trails E-Bike
- 37
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 22
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 5
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 31
- Trails Horse
- 4
- Trails Hike
- 50
- Trails Trail Running
- 50
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 4
- Trails Observed Trials
- 1
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 4
- Trails Snowmobile
- 2
- Trails Snowshoe
- 54
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 8
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 14
- Total Distance
- 51 miles
- Total Descent
- 8,453 ft
- Total Vertical
- 962 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 993 ft
- Reports
- 1,836
- Photos
- 74
- Completed Counter
- 9,119
Sub Regions
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Keppoch Mountain
- 1
- 14
- 17
- 7
- 1
Popular Antigonish Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.7 • 4,045 ft • 0 ft • 432 •
Very fluid and fast beginnerish downhill/all mountain trail - old machine built 5' wide dirt tread.
• 100 ★ 4.4 • 1 mile • 442 ft • 376 •
Summit East is a meandering cross-country style climb. Several switchback turns make the trail fun and doable to go up and just as fun to go down if you are looking for a more lengthy descent. West side is fast, fun...
• 85 ★ 4.0 • 1,368 ft • 12 ft • 316 •
Small, beginner cross-country loop with half crusher dust and half singletrack trail base
• 95 ★ 4.8 • 2,772 ft • 0 ft • 286 •
Less Rooty now after some Sept 2024 upgrades, Nice downhill trail with a couple fun jumps; sizely tabletop jump near the bottom !
• 80 ★ 4.4 • 620 ft • 0 ft • 273 •
Multiple large table tops jumps. Please inspect all features before riding. Do not ride out of your ability level and use caution at all times. Ensure there are no other riders or people on the landings of all features. One rider at a...
• 90 ★ 4.7 • 3,222 ft • 0 ft • 273 •
Fast, challenging downhill trail. Refreshed by TrailFlow in spring of 2023.
• 85 ★ 4.0 • 2,546 ft • 0 ft • 263 •
Refreshed by TrailFlow in spring of 2023, originally by Shoreline Dirtworks, Switchcraft is a machine built DH trail with lots of berms and jumps. Very Fast and can be loose which gives it the black diamond rating. Ride within your limits!
Antigonish Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 35 miles • 3,264 ft • 2 • Loop •
North East Nova Scotia, over some of the best adventure riding in Atlantic Canada. This is your chance to...
2,871 ft • 3 • Race •
2022 Enduro Run 5: Skyline to Jump Line Note: start/finish zones subject to change based on where we can...
2,559 ft • 1 • Point to Point • Race •
Keppoch Enduro 2023 Run 3: Money Shot to Switchcraft
★ 2.5 • 2,041 ft • 1 • Point to Point • Race •
Keppoch Enduro 2023 Route 4: Skyline (ends before Jumpline!)
• 22 miles • 6,385 ft • 92 •
Photos of Antigonish Mountain Bike
Videos of Antigonish Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| greg13 | add | report | activity #107432705 | Nov 8, 2026 @ 9:08am Nov 8, 2026 |
| greg13 | add | report | activity #106881294 and 16 more | Oct 30, 2026 @ 1:09pm Oct 30, 2026 |
| terrdferguson | vote | trail | activity #106625402 | Oct 26, 2026 @ 5:42am Oct 26, 2026 |
| greg13 | add | report | activity #106142963 and 4 more | Oct 18, 2026 @ 9:53am Oct 18, 2026 |
| greg13 | add | report | activity #105141271 and 12 more | Oct 3, 2026 @ 1:18pm Oct 3, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| report | Heheh oh it’s yu | Jul 29, 2024 @ 8:40am Jul 29, 2024 | ||
| trail | Fast, flow, berms and jumps! Good times! ... | Aug 22, 2019 @ 3:45am Aug 22, 2019 | ||
| report | Watch for washouts | May 4, 2019 @ 3:12am May 4, 2019 | ||
| trail | Trail is Under Construction and will be open... | Jan 8, 2019 @ 9:22am Jan 8, 2019 | ||
| trail | A really nice flow trail. Fast & loose... | Oct 2, 2017 @ 2:34pm Oct 2, 2017 |
Local Badges
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10 Green Trails51 awarded -
10 Blue Trails134 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k225 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge33 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge4 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k232 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Keppoch Mountain | bike park | Antigonish | |
| Antigonish Kinsmen Bicycle Skills Park | skill park | Antigonish |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 49 | 34 miles | 6,693 ft | 16 miles | 876 ft | #1,603 | #7 | 65 | 1,797 | 13 | 5,436 | |
| E-Bike | 37 | 29 miles | 6,319 ft | 14 miles | 774 ft | #3,768 | #9 | 1,481 | 1 | 108 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 22 | 27 miles | 2,858 ft | 10 miles | 955 ft | #1,950 | #9 | 219 | 2 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 5 | 3 miles | 571 ft | 1 mile | 482 ft | #3,627 | #8 | 161 | 1 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 31 | 28 miles | 3,169 ft | 11 miles | 876 ft | #1,333 | #8 | 452 | 1 | |||
| Horse | 4 | 10 miles | 761 ft | 4 miles | 679 ft | #1,945 | #18 | 159 | 1 | |||
| Hike | 50 | 45 miles | 4,783 ft | 15 miles | 961 ft | #4,481 | #15 | 1 | 1,721 | 251 | ||
| Trail Running | 50 | 45 miles | 4,783 ft | 15 miles | 961 ft | #4,194 | #12 | 1,705 | 1 | 125 | ||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 4 | 10 miles | 761 ft | 4 miles | 679 ft | #1,023 | #15 | 159 | 2 | |||
| Observed Trials | 1 | 1 mile | 161 ft | 2,943 ft | 82 ft | 1 | 2 | |||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 4 | 10 miles | 761 ft | 4 miles | 679 ft | #787 | #20 | 159 | 1 | |||
| Snowmobile | 2 | 4 miles | 105 ft | 4,954 ft | 213 ft | #326 | #17 | 42 | ||||
| Snowshoe | 54 | 45 miles | 8,048 ft | 18 miles | 961 ft | #431 | #10 | 311 | 39 | |||
| Backcountry Ski | 8 | 9 miles | 771 ft | 3 miles | 866 ft | #530 | #7 | 230 | 2 | |||
| Nordic Ski | 14 | 13 miles | 1,624 ft | 5 miles | 876 ft | #894 | #19 | 8 | 142 | 121 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Antigonish?
Antigonish has 4 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Antigonish?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Antigonish are:
- Chicken Cougar (4.4/5)
- Roller (4.4/5)
- Ollie Bot (4.3/5)
- Dirt Surfer (4.3/5)
- Glass Slipper (4.3/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Antigonish?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Antigonish are:
- July (124 activities)
- June (122 activities)
- October (111 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Antigonish?
There are 2 parking locations listed in Antigonish. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Antigonish?
The longest trail in Antigonish is Whiterock Way at 1.7 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Antigonish?
The best hiking trails in Antigonish are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Antigonish?
The best trail running trails in Antigonish are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Antigonish?
Antigonish has a total of 66 trails. Of those, 49 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Antigonish to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Antigonish?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Antigonish is Summit East with 442 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Antigonish?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Antigonish is Summit West with 500 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Antigonish?
Antigonish supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Backcountry Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Antigonish?
The following bike services are available in Antigonish:
- Bike Shop (2)
- Trail Association (1)
- Shuttle Service (1)
- Coaching & Camps (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Antigonish?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Antigonish is Chute with an average grade of 8.4%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Antigonish?
The overall region status for Antigonish is Clear / Green. Out of 50 trails:
- Clear / Green: 40
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 3
- Closed: 7
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What are the trail conditions in Antigonish?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Antigonish:
- Wet: 1 trail
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Can I ride an ebike in Antigonish?
Yes, Antigonish supports e-bike riding. There are 34 trails in Antigonish that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Antigonish?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Antigonish are: View all mountain biking routes in Antigonish.
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What type of bike is most common in Antigonish?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Antigonish are:
- AM (182 activities)
- DH (7 activities)
- Fat (4 activities)
- XC (3 activities)
- RD (1 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Antigonish?
The most popular Strava segments in Antigonish are:
- Keppoch Mash (842 athletes)
- Money Shot Redux (708 athletes)
- Old School? (565 athletes)
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What trails are closed in Antigonish?
There are currently 7 closed trails in Antigonish. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 40
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 3
- Closed: 7
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Antigonish?
Yes, there are 5 accessible/adaptive trails in Antigonish. View all adaptive trails in Antigonish for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Antigonish?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Antigonish directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Antigonish?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Antigonish are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Antigonish?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Antigonish are:
- Summit East (4.4/5)
- East of Awesome (4.7/5)
- Big Allan (4.4/5)
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