Crest Loop Trail at Sandy Lake Park

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2,855 ft

Distance

143 ft

Climb

-147 ft

Descent

00:08:16

Avg time

-4 ft

Altitude change

106 ft

Altitude min

234 ft

Altitude max

110 ft

Altitude start

106 ft

Altitude end

-0.126%

Grade

-88.61%

Grade max

43.783%

Grade min

1,279 ft

Distance climb

1,443 ft

Distance down

133 ft

Distance flat

00:08:16

Avg time

Crest Loop Details

Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
Riding Area

Sandy Lake Park
Bedford, Nova Scotia
Difficulty Rating

Black Diamond Rate
Local Popularity
35 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 60 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 5 in Snowshoeing
Global Ranking
#301908 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #123007 in Trail Running
- #303753 in Hiking
- #25008 in Snowshoeing
Provincial Ranking
#1,064 in Mountain Biking · Nova Scotia [+]
- #554 in Trail Running
- #1,343 in Hiking
- #755 in Snowshoeing
Trail Type

Singletrack
Direction

Both Directions
Climb Difficulty

Black Diamond
Dogs Allowed

Yes

You'll have your fill of roots after riding this. Technical rooty climbs/descents, some are very steep.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Disclaimer

Multi use trail in a Provincial Park.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week

0 rides

6 Months

2 rides
9 miles avg distance

All

10 rides
Last: Jun 14, 2026

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Crest Loop Trail Reports

status	date	description
	May 1, 2020 @ 2:21pm May 1, 2020	reporter

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Nearby Trails

Lake Edge 0 ft
New Bobcat Run 390 ft
Access Road 515 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions

▼ Where is Crest Loop located?

Crest Loop is located in Sandy Lake Park, Bedford, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is part of the Sandy Lake Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.7366, -63.6949.

▼ How hard is Crest Loop?

Crest Loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 0.126%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.

▼ What is the elevation gain for Crest Loop?

Crest Loop has 143 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 147 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 106 ft to 234 ft.

▼ Is Crest Loop a point to point trail?

Crest Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

▼ How long is Crest Loop?

Crest Loop is 2,855 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.

▼ Are dogs allowed on Crest Loop?

Yes, dogs are allowed on Crest Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.

▼ How do I access Crest Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?

The closest parking and trailhead locations to Crest Loop are:

Sandy Lake Parking (1,251 ft away)
Parking (3,044 ft away)
Parking (2.5 miles away)

View all parking locations in the area.

▼ How long does it take to ride Crest Loop?

Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Crest Loop. The trail is 2,855 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.

▼ How busy is Crest Loop?

Crest Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 30 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 36 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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