68.0 miles
Distance
1,812 ft
Climb
-1,806 ft
Descent
410 ft
High Point
4 ft
Altitude change
193 ft
Altitude start
197 ft
Altitude end
-24.7%
Grade max
35%
Grade min
28 miles
Distance climb
30 miles
Distance down
11 miles
Distance flat

Unmaintained trail. Trails may be flooded.

110km long loop to the airport and back. Some of these trails are extremely wet and bogged out. Don't expect to stay dry, knobbies highly recommended. A good mix of everything from old atv trail to Shubie crusher dust. Make sure to watch for atvs.

Detailed Description
Airport Loop is a 68 mile moderately popular route located near Dartmouth Nova Scotia. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 14 trails. This route climbs 1,812 ft with a max elevation of 410 ft then descends -1,806 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Feb 1, 2026)
  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Nov 19, 2025)

Stats

  • Distance
    68 miles
  • Altitude change
    4 ft
  • Altitude start
    193 ft
  • Altitude end
    197 ft
  • Climb
    1,812 ft
  • Descent
    -1,806 ft
  • Grade max
    -24.7%
  • Grade min
    35%
  • Distance climb
    28 miles
  • Distance down
    30 miles
  • Distance flat
    11 miles

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    Shubie Park
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