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      Scotsburn trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has shared hundreds of photos from this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Mountain Biking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Snowmobiling, Nordic Skiing and Horseback. Trails here are often faint trail, rooty and flowy. Scenery includes views. Common trail features include bridges, skinnies and rock gardens. Many trails are family friendly. Amenities include water sources. Popular destinations include Fitzpatrick Mountain.
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      Region Status
      Open as of Oct 10, 2026
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      31
      Trails Mountain Bike
      30
      Trails E-Bike
      28
      Trails Gravel Bike
      12
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      9
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      7
      Trails Horse
      3
      Trails Hike
      31
      Trails Trail Running
      30
      Trails Snowmobile
      5
      Trails Snowshoe
      29
      Trails Nordic Ski
      5
      Total Distance
      26 miles
      Total Descent
      3,389 ft
      Total Vertical
      870 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      909 ft
      Reports
      579
      Photos
      243
      Completed Counter
      2,085

      Sub Regions

      Popular Scotsburn Mountain Biking Trails

      • 85 ★ 4.3 • 2,326 ft • 4 ft • 109 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 95 ★ 4.0 • 4,860 ft • 115 ft • 108 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 115 ft black diamond climb. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 100 ★ 3.0 • 1,257 ft • 2 ft • 102 •
      Easy trail with some roots at start. Has a couple of small bridges crossing streams. Large mogul at end for a finishing touch.
      • 100 ★ 3.4 • 3,123 ft • 0 ft • 101 •
      Rooty technical singletrack with some punchy climbs and tricky corners. Rides well in both directions can be used to climb when leaving Scotsburn.
      • 85 ★ 3.0 • 5,067 ft • 130 ft • 96 •
      A fast and flowy section of trail that traverses from the tower to the windmills. Is fun in both directions.
      Freerider Permanently Closed
      • 5 ★ 4.0 • 2,461 ft • 0 ft • 94 •
      Less popular blue difficulty closed singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 80 ★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 636 ft • 92 •
      One of the original trails on Fitz, flowy rollercoaster ride down with scattered technical features scattered throughout. it has been used as a climb and a decent in the annual Fitz of Fury XC race. it is shared with hikers on the Cape...
      • 65 ★ 4.0 • 3,242 ft • 215 ft • 83 •
      Trail winds its way behind the chalets past several look offs

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      Scotsburn Mountain Bike Routes

      4 miles • 554 ft • 2 • Loop •
      Short loop starting from the Chalets for the Fitzpatrick Mountain Fondo 2024.
      7 miles • 975 ft • 5 • Loop •
      Short loop accessing newly re-opened trails. From the group ride on Sunday, Nov 12th 2023.
      10 miles • 1,272 ft • 6 • Loop •
      The medium route, out to Millsvlle finishes with a loop of the Scotsburn side.
      14 miles • 1,872 ft • 10 • Loop •
      Long route from the group ride Nov 12th 2023
      15 miles • 2,157 ft • 15 • Loop •
      All the trails linked up for the Fitz Fondo. Starts with a loop to millsville and finishes with the rest...
      9 miles • 1,122 ft • 11 • Loop •
      An extended loop that samples much of what the Fitz network has to offer.

      Photos of Scotsburn Mountain Bike

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      Videos of Scotsburn Mountain Bike

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      0:18 | 8 | Oct 23, 2025
      Moving bridge to location
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      0:02 | 20 | Oct 19, 2025
      Fitzpatrick Mountain - Kilt
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      trail: Kilt
      2:50 | 451 | Jul 12, 2022 , Scotsburn
      Fitzpatrick Mountain - Original Fitz
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      5:48 | 573 | Nov 9, 2021 , Scotsburn
      Fitzpatrick Mountain - Kilt
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      trail: Kilt
      2:14 | 455 | Nov 9, 2021 , Scotsburn
      Fitzpatrick Mountain - Maddy's Madness
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      2:38 | 477 | Nov 9, 2021 , Scotsburn
      Fitzpatrick Mountain - Blowdown
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      4:00 | 479 | Nov 8, 2021 , Scotsburn
      Fitzpatrick Mountain - Cape to Cape -...
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      5:24 | 411 | Nov 8, 2021 , Scotsburn

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Original FItz
      Oct 10, 2026 @ 7:13pm (America/Halifax)
      Oct 10, 2026
      Ideal Replaced 2 bridges on Original Fitz:...FitzLove
      Cape to Cape Trail - Windmills to Millsville
      Sep 13, 2026 @ 7:11pm (America/Halifax)
      Sep 13, 2026
      Ideal Measuring bridges on Windmills to...FitzLove
      Bambi
      Sep 13, 2026 @ 7:09pm (America/Halifax)
      Sep 13, 2026
      Ideal Trimming overgrowth on Fitz to rock wall,...FitzLove
      Blowdown
      Sep 13, 2026 @ 7:08pm (America/Halifax)
      Sep 13, 2026
      Ideal Trimming overgrowthFitzLove
      Rocket Robert
      Sep 21, 2026 @ 7:40pm (America/Halifax)
      Sep 21, 2026
      IdealTrail is open. Harvesting has taken...FitzLove
      Reindeer Road
      Jul 3, 2026 @ 8:39pm (America/Halifax)
      Jul 3, 2026
      Ideal Trimmed overgrowth from entrance of the...FitzLove
      Connector - A. MacLeod Rd Bottom
      Apr 13, 2026 @ 8:03pm (America/Halifax)
      Apr 13, 2026
      Snow Cover Partial Large tree down across trail, blocking...FitzLove
      Cape to Cape Trail - To The Windmills
      Jan 18, 2026 @ 11:06am (America/Halifax)
      Jan 18, 2026
      Snow Covered Cleared falled trees and many branches...FitzLove
      Thumper
      Oct 22, 2025 @ 7:48pm (America/Halifax)
      Oct 22, 2025
      Ideal Dirt work: repairing the entrance at the...FitzLove
      Murray's Madness
      Oct 13, 2025 @ 6:35pm (America/Halifax)
      Oct 13, 2025
      Ideal Removed old low bridge and installed a...FitzLove

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      Jul 31, 2026 @ 9:05am
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      Recent Comments

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      aimahertrailOriginal FItzFitzpatrick Mountain is a diverse group of...
      Aug 7, 2024 @ 7:00am
      Aug 7, 2024
      aimahertrailCape to Cape Trail - Windmills to MillsvilleA fun downhill. A little grown in and some...
      Aug 7, 2024 @ 6:45am
      Aug 7, 2024
      aimahertrailKiltA fun downhill especially combined with...
      Aug 7, 2024 @ 6:44am
      Aug 7, 2024
      aimahertrailRocket RobertA fun downhill paired with Fitz, Severn,...
      Aug 7, 2024 @ 6:42am
      Aug 7, 2024
      aimahertrailOriginal FItzI liked this as a rooty and somewhat technical...
      Aug 7, 2024 @ 6:38am
      Aug 7, 2024

      Local Badges


      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike3025 miles3,199 ft11 miles869 ft
      #4,726#1723357971,987
      E-Bike2823 miles2,920 ft10 miles869 ft
      #5,084#2338322
      Gravel Bike1210 miles820 ft4 miles686 ft
      #2,902#228917
      Adaptive Bike99 miles686 ft3 miles686 ft
      #4,694#1439
      Winter Fat Bike75 miles758 ft2 miles495 ft
      #3,040#17120
      Horse31 mile135 ft2,969 ft436 ft
      #3,188#35203
      Hike3126 miles3,389 ft11 miles869 ft
      #6,703#35105791,199
      Trail Running3025 miles3,199 ft11 miles869 ft
      #7,015#3457976
      Snowmobile53 miles440 ft1 mile636 ft
      #416#2539
      Snowshoe2924 miles3,110 ft10 miles869 ft
      #579#1412679
      Nordic Ski53 miles440 ft1 mile636 ft
      #1,688#49391

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the best places to ride in Scotsburn?
      Scotsburn has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Scotsburn?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Scotsburn are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Scotsburn?
      There are 1 parking locations listed in Scotsburn. The most popular parking spots are:
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Scotsburn?
      The longest trail in Scotsburn is Durham Hill at 3.5 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Scotsburn?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Scotsburn?
      The best trail running trails in Scotsburn are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
      ▼ How many trails are in Scotsburn?
      Scotsburn has a total of 31 trails. Of those, 30 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Scotsburn to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Scotsburn?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Scotsburn is Original FItz with 636 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Scotsburn?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Scotsburn is Cape to Cape Trail - Windmills to Millsville with 380 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Scotsburn?
      Scotsburn supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Scotsburn?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Scotsburn is Cape to Cape Gravel Escape with an average grade of 9%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Scotsburn?
      Yes, there are 3 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Scotsburn. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Scotsburn?
      The overall region status for Scotsburn is Clear / Green. Out of 21 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 15
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 5
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 1
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ Can I ride an ebike in Scotsburn?
      Yes, Scotsburn supports e-bike riding. There are 26 trails in Scotsburn that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Scotsburn?
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Scotsburn?
      The most popular Strava segments in Scotsburn are:
      • Fitz Blast (250 athletes)
      • Svaðilfari (242 athletes)
      • Freerider to Ella's Down (229 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Scotsburn.
      ▼ What are some popular technical trail features in Scotsburn?
      There are 1 technical trail features (TTFs) in Scotsburn. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Scotsburn.
      ▼ Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Scotsburn?
      Yes, there are 9 accessible/adaptive trails in Scotsburn. View all adaptive trails in Scotsburn for specific accessibility information.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Scotsburn?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Scotsburn?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Scotsburn are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Scotsburn.
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