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SaveWitless Bay trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, ATVing/Offroading, Trail Running, Winter Fat Biking, Snowmobiling, Adaptive Biking and E-Biking. Popular destinations include The Tolt.
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- Mountain Bike
22 trails
- E-Bike
4 trails
- Adaptive Bike
6 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
11 trails
- Hike
21 trails
- Trail Running
16 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
17 trails
- Snowmobile
8 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Jul 10, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 27
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 22
- Trails E-Bike
- 4
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 20
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 6
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 11
- Trails Hike
- 21
- Trails Trail Running
- 16
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 3
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 17
- Trails Snowmobile
- 8
- Trails Snowshoe
- 1
- Total Distance
- 22 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 8 miles
- Total Descent
- 2,810 ft
- Total Vertical
- 386 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 394 ft
- Reports
- 52
- Photos
- 37
- Completed Counter
- 134
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The Tolt
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Popular Witless Bay Mountain Biking Trails
• 5 ★ 5.0 • 1,276 ft • 60 ft • 7 •
Climb to the top of the Tolt. Enter from Cemetery lane, clear path up a meadow and around the base. The last approach curls around the north end of the hill and is fairly steep with loose rock. Opens to a beautiful view of Witless Bay...
• 5 ★ 5.0 • 958 ft • 0 ft • 7 •
Quick run down from the Tolt to the Poleline. Drop off the east end of the tolt on a steep rock face, into a straight descent into the woods. Entering the woods, there's a berm'd left turn, leading into a rocky right. Into a rooty...
• 5 ★ 5.0 • 935 ft • 0 ft • 6 •
Downhill track to the Trussell, or the end of . Great trail to enter after the finish of or Old Hydro Line. Starts on an old woods path to the top of the elevation. Enter into some tighter trees as a choke point, exiting into an open...
• 5 ★ 4.0 • 1,099 ft • 0 ft • 6 •
Quick run down the Poleline onto Northside Track Extension. This is a rocky ATV trail, with lots of movable medium sized rocks that will shift as you ride the trail, so use caution. The beginning has a moderate elevation drop so you can...
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 3 miles • 143 ft • 5 •
The route of the old Railway, a connector from Witless bay to Bay Bulls. Mostly level, one drop in elevation at the brook crossing, take caution on the bridge as it's showing wear. Lots of standing water in spots. Lots of rooty cut...
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 1,647 ft • 24 ft • 3 •
Rolling drop in elevation down an old ATV path makes for a quick fun run to the edge of the Hydro Plant River. Leads into a pretty rocky section and then smooths out for a level ride up to the Hydro Plant.
• 5 ★ 3.0 • 1,171 ft • 3 ft • 3 •
Short route to change it up from the ride down the Tolt, easy going with some rooty and rocky sections. Ends up on the pole line.
Photos of Witless Bay Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JCT | Oct 31, 2023 @ 11:29am Oct 31, 2023 | Wet | hodder709 | ||
| Chevette's Secret | Oct 26, 2023 @ 10:48am Oct 26, 2023 | Variable | hodder709 | ||
| Gannets Gambit | Oct 25, 2023 @ 7:53am Oct 25, 2023 | Variable | hodder709 | ||
| Poleline Connector | Oct 24, 2023 @ 8:31am Oct 24, 2023 | Prevalent Mud | hodder709 | ||
| Tolt Climb | Sep 26, 2023 @ 1:45pm Sep 26, 2023 | Ideal | hodder709 | ||
| Tuck-N-Roll | Aug 17, 2023 @ 12:02pm Aug 17, 2023 | Ideal | hodder709 | ||
| Full Tilt | Aug 15, 2023 @ 11:57am Aug 15, 2023 | Variable | hodder709 | ||
| Blue Star | Aug 14, 2023 @ 11:33am Aug 14, 2023 | Variable | hodder709 | ||
| Old Hydro Line | Aug 12, 2023 @ 12:33pm Aug 12, 2023 | Wet | hodder709 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andreb42 | ridden | trail | activity #98052323 | Jun 29, 2026 @ 3:23am Jun 29, 2026 |
| Reagan2012 | ridden | trail | activity #58241188 and 1 more | Sep 2, 2024 @ 6:25pm Sep 2, 2024 |
| Etoile999 | wishlist | region | activity #58207225 | Sep 2, 2024 @ 4:55am Sep 2, 2024 |
| jimwoodmac | add | photo | activity #47445030 | Dec 20, 2023 @ 2:43pm Dec 20, 2023 |
| hodder709 | add | report | activity #45795506 | Oct 31, 2023 @ 11:29am Oct 31, 2023 |
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 | 22 | 10 miles | 1,398 ft | 4 miles | 381 ft | #5,796 | #7 | 37 | 52 | 166 | ||
| E-Bike | 4 | 3,747 ft | 302 ft | 2,671 ft | 213 ft | #10,790 | #20 | 14 | 6 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 20 | 17 miles | 1,949 ft | 6 miles | 387 ft | 11 | ||||||
| Adaptive Bike | 6 | 1 mile | 279 ft | 2,861 ft | 381 ft | #7,060 | #14 | 10 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 11 | 6 miles | 673 ft | 3 miles | 371 ft | #3,189 | #9 | 7 | 3 | |||
| Hike | 21 | 20 miles | 2,329 ft | 7 miles | 387 ft | #8,577 | #26 | 23 | 237 | |||
| Trail Running | 16 | 14 miles | 1,824 ft | 6 miles | 387 ft | #9,933 | #26 | 10 | 5 | |||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 3 | 5 miles | 210 ft | 1 mile | 259 ft | |||||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 17 | 9 miles | 1,043 ft | 4 miles | 381 ft | #923 | #5 | 25 | 4 | |||
| Snowmobile | 8 | 3 miles | 499 ft | 1 mile | 354 ft | #494 | #8 | 7 | 1 | |||
| Snowshoe | 1 | 1 mile | 197 ft | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Witless Bay?
Witless Bay has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Witless Bay?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Witless Bay are:
- Blue Star (4.1/5)
- Tolt Climb (4.1/5)
- Old Hydro Line (4.1/5)
- Full Tilt (4.1/5)
- Overwatch (4.1/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Witless Bay?
There are 1 parking locations listed in Witless Bay. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Witless Bay?
The longest trail in Witless Bay is Old Tracks - Witless Bay to Bay Bulls at 3.0 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Witless Bay?
The best hiking trails in Witless Bay are:
- East Coast Trail - Witless Bay to Mobile
- Tobin's Trot
- Blue Star
- Old Tracks - Witless Bay to Bay Bulls
- Poleline to Northside Track Ext
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Witless Bay?
The best trail running trails in Witless Bay are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Witless Bay?
Witless Bay has a total of 27 trails. Of those, 22 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Witless Bay to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Witless Bay?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Witless Bay is SS Trailway - Bemores Road to Horse Chops Road with 195 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Witless Bay?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Witless Bay is Poleline to Northside Track Ext with 158 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Witless Bay?
Witless Bay supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, ATVing/Offroading, Snowmobiling.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Witless Bay?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Witless Bay is Tolt Climb with an average grade of 4.5%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Witless Bay?
The overall region status for Witless Bay is Clear / Green. Out of 9 trails:
- Clear / Green: 8
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Witless Bay?
Yes, Witless Bay supports e-bike riding. There are 4 trails in Witless Bay 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 Strava Segments in Witless Bay?
The most popular Strava segments in Witless Bay are:
- Down Along The Tolt (11 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Witless Bay?
Yes, there are 6 accessible/adaptive trails in Witless Bay. View all adaptive trails in Witless Bay for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Witless Bay?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Witless Bay are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Witless Bay?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Witless Bay are:
- Sea Parrot (4/5)
- Tobin's Trot (3/5)
- Chevette's Secret (4/5)
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