more stats
1,283 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-10 ft
Descent
00:01:21
Avg time
-7 ft
Altitude change
371 ft
Altitude min
383 ft
Altitude max
382 ft
Altitude start
374 ft
Altitude end
-0.5%
Grade
-4.8%
Grade max
3.1%
Grade min
125 ft
Distance climb
312 ft
Distance down
827 ft
Distance flat
00:01:21
Avg time

Ponds Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    The Railyard at Victoria Park
    Truro, Nova Scotia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #86200 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #115391 in Trail Running
    • #66091 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2016
  • Land Owner
    Town of Truro

A short trail that passes 2 holding ponds near the water treatment plant. This trail is a good opportunity for newer riders to experience single track, and also helps connect the park via single track.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 27 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 318 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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Ponds Trail Reports

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Jan 12, 2025 @ 10:34am
Jan 12, 2025
Jan 12, 2025 @ 10:27am
Jan 12, 2025
Oct 21, 2024 @ 6:00pm
Oct 21, 2024
Oct 12, 2024 @ 9:35am
Oct 12, 2024
 Alternate line is developing next to the concave original
Sep 16, 2024 @ 5:59pm
Sep 16, 2024
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on Jan 12, 2025
Snow Packed
Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ponds located?
      Ponds 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 45.34453, -63.26289.
      ▼ How hard is Ponds?
      Ponds is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ponds?
      Ponds has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 10 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 371 ft to 383 ft.
      ▼ Is Ponds a point to point trail?
      Ponds is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ponds?
      Ponds is 1,283 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ponds?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ponds. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Ponds? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ponds are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ponds?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Ponds. The trail is 1,283 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ponds?
      Ponds is a very popular trail. There have been 3,515 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,933 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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