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31.3 miles
Distance
1,806 ft
Climb
-1,811 ft
Descent
674 ft
High Point
-3 ft
Altitude change
51 ft
Altitude min
61 ft
Altitude start
59 ft
Altitude end
-25.4%
Grade max
25.4%
Grade min
14 miles
Distance climb
13 miles
Distance down
4 miles
Distance flat
This is a fairly remote area where cell phone service may not be 100%, so be prepared!
This loop starts at the carpool parking lot in St Croix, it is mostly on former logging roads but there are a few sections of ATV doubletrack. In general this route is dry but there are a few rutted areas from ATV use that fill with water so this route is best done in late summer or in winter when it is frozen before the snow. In years with decent snowfall this route is popular for snowmobiles and is often packed hard enough that fat bikes are not necessarily required.
This is a popular area for off road motorized vehicles particularly on weekends but sight lines are very good. Avoid stopping just below the crest of hills for safety.
Detailed Description
Five Mile Lake Loop is a 31 mile less popular intermediate route located near Windsor Nova Scotia. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 1 trails. This route climbs 1,806 ft with a max elevation of 674 ft then descends -1,811 ft.
Stats
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Distance31 miles
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Altitude min51 ft
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Altitude start61 ft
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Altitude end59 ft
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Climb1,806 ft
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Descent-1,811 ft
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Grade max-25.4%
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Grade min25.4%
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Distance climb14 miles
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Distance down13 miles
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Distance flat4 miles
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Nov 3, 2025 @ 10:23am (America/Halifax) Nov 3, 2025 |
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