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1.6 miles
Distance
88 ft
Climb
-158 ft
Descent
00:17:16
Avg time
-72 ft
Altitude change
399 ft
Altitude min
515 ft
Altitude max
471 ft
Altitude start
399 ft
Altitude end
-0.842%
Grade
-12.532%
Grade max
9.506%
Grade min
2,323 ft
Distance climb
4,209 ft
Distance down
1,997 ft
Distance flat
00:17:16
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Macabes' Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    The Railyard at Victoria Park
    Truro, Nova Scotia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #94384 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #89391 in Trail Running
    • #248222 in Hiking
    • #1677 in Snowshoeing
    • #3014 in Nordic Skiing
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Skinny
  • Year Opened
    2016
  • Land Owner
    Town of Truro

One of The Railyard's must ride trails. McCabes Loop is best ridden from Ring Road/ Dump Loop to the Reservoir Trail, it however can be ridden both directions. It features roots, bridges, rollers and a large berm. This trail offers many opportunities to go fast if you desire, and there are many areas riders can get air if they choose to do so. There is an optional skinny along one of the wooden bridges if riders are looking for a small challenge.

Access Info

Top of Ring Road, or off Reservoir Loop

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 20 miles average
6 Months
  • 32 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 244 rides
  • Last: Aug 22, 2026
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Sep 18, 2024 @ 5:52pm
Sep 18, 2024
 Pit run brought in to fill wet spots. Eventually to be a access road/doubletrack
Jun 18, 2024 @ 12:18pm
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May 21, 2024 @ 3:29am
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Aug 25, 2023 @ 1:01pm
Aug 25, 2023
 closed before jump line with no warning. too much mud
Oct 26, 2022 @ 6:33am
Oct 26, 2022
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Avg: 3.99 (6 votes)
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        Directions to macabes--loop-47038 trailhead (45.332229, -63.248999)
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        Routes with this trail

        21
        Railyard 10k
        6 miles • 346 ft • 8 •
        Hopefully a decent 10k that loops back several time to check on the dog
        54
        Possible Victoria Park Ride Route
        ★ 1.0 • 15 miles • 913 ft • 93 • Point to Point •
        This is my take on a possible route you could use to minimize repeating trails and get overall good...
        4.0 ★★★★★
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Macabes' Loop

        ▼ Where is Macabes' Loop located?
        Macabes' Loop is located in The Railyard at Victoria Park, Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is part of the The Railyard at Victoria Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.33223, -63.249.
        ▼ How hard is Macabes' Loop?
        Macabes' Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.842%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Macabes' Loop?
        Macabes' Loop has 88 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 158 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 399 ft to 515 ft.
        ▼ Is Macabes' Loop a point to point trail?
        Macabes' Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ How long is Macabes' Loop?
        Macabes' Loop is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Macabes' Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Macabes' Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Macabes' Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Macabes' Loop are:
        • June (33 activities)
        • February (29 activities)
        • July (28 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Macabes' Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Macabes' Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Macabes' Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ride Macabes' Loop. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Macabes' Loop?
        Macabes' Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 2,438 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,562 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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