more stats
512 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
00:01:39
Avg time
5 ft
Altitude change
364 ft
Altitude min
369 ft
Altitude max
364 ft
Altitude start
371 ft
Altitude end
1%
Grade
3.9%
Grade min
194 ft
Distance climb
246 ft
Distance flat
00:01:39
Avg time

Parent Trap Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    The Railyard at Victoria Park
    Truro, Nova Scotia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 90 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #195086 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #349781 in Trail Running
    • #330629 in Hiking
    • #4203 in Adaptive Biking
    • #2245 in Gravel Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #634 in Mountain Biking · Nova Scotia [+]
    • #1,546 in Trail Running
    • #1,514 in Hiking
    • #8 in Adaptive Biking
    • #11 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Log Ride
  • Land Owner
    Town of Truro

The Parent Trap is a short loop built for kids on run bikes and bikes with training wheels. It has an optional log ride and very wide rainbow bridge. Its all designed to get the little ones used to riding and seeing bridges and other features on the trail.

Access Info

The trail can be found between the two pump tracks on the opposite side of the road.

Tags
BridgesKid friendlyPump trackSkinnies

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 30 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 418 rides
  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
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on Sep 2, 2026
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      1 Review & Comments

      BrianhbTcYj
      This is a nice hiking trail
      Easy walking.
      No dangerous spots.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Parent Trap located?
      Parent Trap 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 45.34195, -63.26498.
      ▼ How hard is Parent Trap?
      Parent Trap is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Parent Trap?
      Parent Trap has 5 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 364 ft to 369 ft.
      ▼ How long is Parent Trap?
      Parent Trap is 512 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Parent Trap?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Parent Trap. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Parent Trap? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Parent Trap are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Parent Trap?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Parent Trap. The trail is 512 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Parent Trap?
      Parent Trap is a very popular trail. There have been 2,487 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,589 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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