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      Winter Harbor trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running and Mountain Biking. Trails here are often faint trail. Scenery includes views, summits and ridgelines. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Schoodic Point and Donnell Pond Public Reserve Land.
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      Region Details
      • 8

      Region Status
      Open as of Jul 22, 2025
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      28
      Trails Mountain Bike
      8
      Trails E-Bike
      1
      Trails Gravel Bike
      7
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      2
      Trails Hike
      28
      Trails Trail Running
      27
      Trails Snowshoe
      3
      Trails Nordic Ski
      2
      Total Distance
      35 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      17 miles
      Total Descent
      6,938 ft
      Total Vertical
      1,132 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,141 ft
      Reports
      14
      Completed Counter
      908
      Sub Regions

      Popular Winter Harbor Mountain Biking Trails

      • 100 ★ 0.0 • 3,993 ft • 22 ft • 85 •
      Popular green difficulty gravel path. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 90 ★ 0.0 • 3,701 ft • 77 ft • 76 •
      Small crushed gravel path, deep in some spots, recommend Mountain/Gravel Bike.
      • 50 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 43 ft • 63 •
      Small crushed gravel path, deep in some spots, so Mountain/Gravel Bike suggested.
      • 40 ★ 0.0 • 3,980 ft • 17 ft • 53 •
      Small crushed gravel path, deep in spots, recommend Mountain/Gravel bike.. has a moderate ascent....
      • 65 ★ 0.0 • 1,325 ft • 46 ft • 50 •
      Small crushed gravel base, deep/loose in some spots. Recommend Mountain/Gravel bike.
      • 75 ★ 0.0 • 745 ft • 4 ft • 48 •
      Connector to Buck Cove Bike Path
      • 25 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 62 ft • 43 •
      Less popular green difficulty family friendly singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 15 ★ 5.0 • 3 miles • 269 ft • 33 •
      Small crushed gravel path, deep in some spots, recommend Mountain/Gravel Bike.. has some moderate climbs

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      Videos of Winter Harbor Mountain Bike

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      13:45 | 399 | Apr 8, 2024 , Winter Harbor
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      13:45 | 228 | Apr 8, 2024

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike89 miles751 ft4 miles338 ft
      #8,161#4811585
      E-Bike13,993 ft135 ft2,710 ft135 ft
      1116
      Gravel Bike78 miles738 ft4 miles338 ft
      #7,352#2,30231
      Adaptive Bike23 miles177 ft1 mile164 ft
      #7,370#2,3043
      Hike2835 miles6,939 ft17 miles1,132 ft
      #1,267#714345
      Trail Running2734 miles6,129 ft15 miles1,132 ft
      #6,437#341152
      Snowshoe34 miles322 ft2 miles148 ft
      1
      Nordic Ski22 miles144 ft3,399 ft138 ft
      16

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the best places to ride in Winter Harbor?
      Winter Harbor has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Winter Harbor?
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Winter Harbor?
      There are 9 parking locations listed in Winter Harbor. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Winter Harbor?
      The longest trail in Winter Harbor is Birch Harbor Mountain Bike Path at 2.9 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Winter Harbor?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Winter Harbor?
      ▼ How many trails are in Winter Harbor?
      Winter Harbor has a total of 28 trails. Of those, 8 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Winter Harbor to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Winter Harbor?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Winter Harbor is Birch Harbor Mountain Bike Path with 269 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Winter Harbor?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Winter Harbor is Birch Harbor Mountain Bike Path with 288 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Winter Harbor?
      Winter Harbor supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Winter Harbor?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Winter Harbor is Buck Cove Bike Path with an average grade of 3.4%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Winter Harbor?
      Yes, there are 6 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Winter Harbor. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Winter Harbor?
      The overall region status for Winter Harbor is Clear / Green. Out of 8 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 8
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Winter Harbor?
      The most popular Strava segments in Winter Harbor are:
      • Schoodic Loop: Across Peninsula (1,135 athletes)
      • Descent to Bridge (945 athletes)
      • Wonsqueak Harbor Path to Campground (575 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Winter Harbor.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Winter Harbor?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Winter Harbor?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Winter Harbor are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Winter Harbor.
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