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1.4 miles
Distance
442 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:11:48
Avg time
439 ft
Altitude change
266 ft
Altitude min
706 ft
Altitude max
266 ft
Altitude start
705 ft
Altitude end
6.1%
Grade
-2.6%
Grade max
21.2%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
322 ft
Distance down
1,355 ft
Distance flat
00:11:48
Avg time

Summit East Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
  • Riding Area
    Keppoch Mountain
    Antigonish, Nova Scotia
  • Ref Number
    7a
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 85 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
    • 65 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #35299 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #109286 in E-Biking
    • #152697 in Trail Running
    • #81496 in Hiking
    • #2547 in Snowshoeing
    • #7217 in Backcountry Skiing
    • #2796 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #47739 in Gravel Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #113 in Mountain Biking · Nova Scotia [+]
    • #181 in E-Biking
    • #683 in Trail Running
    • #375 in Hiking
    • #71 in Snowshoeing
    • #5 in Backcountry Skiing
    • #77 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #440 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Groomed Smooth
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular In Reverse
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Year Round
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Positive Action for Keppoch Society (PAK)

Summit East is a meandering cross-country style climb. Several switchback turns make the trail fun and doable to go up and just as fun to go down if you are looking for a more lengthy descent. West side is fast, fun cross-country/all-mountain double track on the way down. A bit tougher to climb as a challenge.

Access to the Eastside Singletracks.

Great also for snowshoeing, Fat Tire Bikes and hiking

Access Info

Head up Game Changer entrance passed the Shuttle Loading and Equipment Shed.

Tags
Family friendlyShuttle accessSummit

Bike Park

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 8 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 100 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 602 rides
  • Last: Oct 4, 2026
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      2021 Keppoch Enduro Archived
      11 miles • 2,399 ft • 23 • Race •
      2021 Keppoch Enduro!!! I think???

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Summit East located?
      Summit East is located in Keppoch Mountain, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is part of the Keppoch Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.54655, -62.11304.
      ▼ How hard is Summit East?
      Summit East is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Summit East?
      Summit East has 442 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 266 ft to 706 ft.
      ▼ Is Summit East a point to point trail?
      Summit East is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Summit East?
      Summit East is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Summit East?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Summit East. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Summit East?
      Summit East is best visited during: Year Round.
      ▼ How do I access Summit East? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Summit East are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Summit East?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Summit East. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Summit East?
      Summit East is a very popular trail. There have been 1,725 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,852 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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