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1.6 miles
Distance
30 ft
Climb
-500 ft
Descent
00:14:27
Avg time
-470 ft
Altitude change
243 ft
Altitude min
717 ft
Altitude max
714 ft
Altitude start
243 ft
Altitude end
-5.6%
Grade
-31.8%
Grade max
18.3%
Grade min
1,332 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,129 ft
Distance flat
00:14:27
Avg time

Summit West Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Keppoch Mountain
    Antigonish, Nova Scotia
  • Ref Number
    7b
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 90 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Groomed Smooth
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • 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
  • Year Opened
    2024
  • Land Owner
    Positive Action for Keppoch Society (PAK)

5' wide dirt tread. Summit West is fast, fun cross-country/all-mountain double track on the way down. A bit tougher to climb as a challenge but popular both ways

Great also for snowshoeing, Fat Tire Bikes and hiking

Access Info

Starts at the Lodge if traveling Counterclockwise. Starts at the Summit at the end of East Summit if Traveling Clockwise.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 32.7 km average
6 Months
  • 22 rides
  • 14.2 km avg distance
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  • 111 rides
  • Last: Aug 16, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Summit West

        ▼ Where is Summit West located?
        Summit West is located in Keppoch Mountain, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is part of the Keppoch Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.53878, -62.11339.
        ▼ How hard is Summit West?
        Summit West is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Summit West?
        Summit West has 30 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 500 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 243 ft to 717 ft.
        ▼ Is Summit West a point to point trail?
        Summit West is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ How long is Summit West?
        Summit West is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Summit West?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Summit West. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Summit West?
        Summit West is best visited during: Year Round.
        ▼ How do I access Summit West? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Summit West are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Summit West?
        The estimated time to ride Summit West is approximately 14 minutes. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Summit West?
        Summit West is a moderately popular trail. There have been 298 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 380 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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