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1.1 miles
Distance
209 ft
Climb
-119 ft
Descent
00:11:50
Avg time
90 ft
Altitude change
373 ft
Altitude min
524 ft
Altitude max
385 ft
Altitude start
476 ft
Altitude end
1.6%
Grade
-21.5%
Grade max
18.4%
Grade min
3,356 ft
Distance climb
1,847 ft
Distance down
538 ft
Distance flat
00:11:50
Avg time

Big Allan Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Keppoch Mountain
    Antigonish, Nova Scotia
  • Ref Number
    #17
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 20 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 60 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #84133 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #118278 in E-Biking
    • #133397 in Trail Running
    • #92929 in Hiking
    • #19894 in Snowshoeing
    • #1493 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #2121 in Adaptive Biking
    • #16198 in Gravel Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #296 in Mountain Biking · Nova Scotia [+]
    • #200 in E-Biking
    • #596 in Trail Running
    • #449 in Hiking
    • #542 in Snowshoeing
    • #40 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #3 in Adaptive Biking
    • #195 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Land Owner
    Positive Action for Keppoch Society (PAK)

Machine-made doubletrack. 5' wide dirt surface meandering through the forest linking up singletrack trails. Out and back trail however you can pick your own adventure. Recommend riding out to Crowns Gate clockwise to Krow's Coulee, then back to Glass Slipper counter clockwise to Wooden Shoe ending at the start of Big Allan.

Access Info

Hooks on from the west summit loop.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Blue Rating: Intermediate features and steeper terrain.

2 Bridge's 5' wide. Some exposed stones in the tread.

Tags
BridgesFamily friendlySummit

Bike Park

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 56 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 297 rides
  • Last: Oct 3, 2026
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Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Big Allan located?
      Big Allan is located in Keppoch Mountain, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is part of the Keppoch Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.5411, -62.12055.
      ▼ How hard is Big Allan?
      Big Allan is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Big Allan?
      Big Allan has 209 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 119 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 373 ft to 524 ft.
      ▼ Is Big Allan a point to point trail?
      Big Allan is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Big Allan?
      Big Allan is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Big Allan?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Big Allan. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Big Allan? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Big Allan are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Big Allan?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Big Allan. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Big Allan?
      Big Allan is a moderately popular trail. There have been 876 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 920 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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