# Topsail Lake CNS MTB Trail network initiative **URL:** \ **Category:** Bicycling\ **Created:** [October 15, 2023, 8:53pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/topsail-lake-cns-mtb-trail-network-initiative/14337 "2023-10-15T20:53:37Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Rolls](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/rolls/32/20889_2.png) [@Rolls](https://ecmtb.net/u/Rolls)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2024, 9:45pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/topsail-lake-cns-mtb-trail-network-initiative/14337/21 "2024-01-20T21:45:25Z")
Is it open to the public now? ---
**Author:** ![Enduro\_Performance](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/enduro_performance/32/19113_2.png) [@Enduro\_Performance](https://ecmtb.net/u/Enduro_Performance)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2024, 9:49pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/topsail-lake-cns-mtb-trail-network-initiative/14337/22 "2024-01-20T21:49:45Z")
Feb 1st will be the initial opening. See info above šŸ” ---
**Author:** ![radchad](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/radchad/32/1645_2.png) [@radchad](https://ecmtb.net/u/radchad)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2024, 10:33pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/topsail-lake-cns-mtb-trail-network-initiative/14337/23 "2024-01-20T22:33:51Z")
The current trails are a blast and lots more to come. So much potential. Hope everyone that can gets involved. ---
**Author:** ![Enduro\_Performance](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/enduro_performance/32/19113_2.png) [@Enduro\_Performance](https://ecmtb.net/u/Enduro_Performance)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2024, 2:14pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/topsail-lake-cns-mtb-trail-network-initiative/14337/24 "2024-02-01T14:14:12Z")
![IMG_3723](https://ecmtb-uploads-bucket.s3.dualstack.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/original/3X/9/4/94036e2e3bf4cc12f7a82eb00ceb4a37429b27ed.jpeg) ![IMG_3724](https://ecmtb-uploads-bucket.s3.dualstack.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/original/3X/b/8/b876b1a8ecc6bbe784ed1f1da3a12857499f80a5.jpeg) ![IMG_3719](https://ecmtb-uploads-bucket.s3.dualstack.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/original/3X/a/d/ad814aa091e829f4da5af646f3a6a63518fa2fdb.jpeg) ![IMG_3720](https://ecmtb-uploads-bucket.s3.dualstack.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/original/3X/b/5/b5cfec16648cea19499b2f53cb7e32194b9a2f2a.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![muddy](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/muddy/32/8093_2.png) [@muddy](https://ecmtb.net/u/muddy)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2024, 6:12pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/topsail-lake-cns-mtb-trail-network-initiative/14337/25 "2024-02-01T18:12:41Z")
I am very excited for this trail system Can someone post a link to show us where to access these trails? ---
**Author:** ![Enduro\_Performance](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/enduro_performance/32/19113_2.png) [@Enduro\_Performance](https://ecmtb.net/u/Enduro_Performance)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2024, 6:26pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/topsail-lake-cns-mtb-trail-network-initiative/14337/26 "2024-02-01T18:26:40Z")
[https://maps.app.goo.gl/AuaDkBh8SRNfJMfH6?g\_st=ic](https://maps.app.goo.gl/AuaDkBh8SRNfJMfH6?g_st=ic) ---
**Author:** ![streetgang](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/streetgang/32/6267_2.png) [@streetgang](https://ecmtb.net/u/streetgang)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2024, 6:47pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/topsail-lake-cns-mtb-trail-network-initiative/14337/27 "2024-02-01T18:47:14Z")
1. Since this is a new trail network and thereā€™ll be lots of questions thereā€™s a great FAQ on the socials too for both Topsail Lake and Cycling Nova Scotia. 2. Expect ā€˜self groomedā€™ conditions for fatbiking this week(end). Basically similar ā€˜groomingā€™ to what we used to see at Spider. Them more ya ride it the better it gets. Today and tmmrws temps will be ideal for packing and it should be great for the wknd (unless we get a big snow dump). Low tire pressure is king. 3. The volunteers only got started on this in the late Fall so thereā€™s currently limited kms of trails. Be patient or, better yet, ask how you can be a volunteer for further building in the Spring. Not too hard to put together a 10k fatbike ride in there which is the avg for most fatbikers IME (Barron R not included lol). Perfect for banging off mid-week hits and 60-90 min rides. 4. Chris N is too modest to say so but much of what you see has been through his organization and efforts. He shouldnā€™t need to buy his own beer if heā€™s ever drinking in Dartmouth lol. > **[Login ā€¢ Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/topsail_lake_trails/)** > > Welcome back to Instagram. Sign in to check out what your friends, family & interests have been capturing & sharing around the world. ---
**Author:** ![Rolls](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/rolls/32/20889_2.png) [@Rolls](https://ecmtb.net/u/Rolls)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2024, 7:05pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/topsail-lake-cns-mtb-trail-network-initiative/14337/28 "2024-02-01T19:05:50Z")
Hereā€™s the FAQs from instaā€¦ ![image](https://ecmtb-uploads-bucket.s3.dualstack.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/original/3X/8/5/85d3de156716c75935ca96f75a1c55151b06cee2.jpeg) ![image](https://ecmtb-uploads-bucket.s3.dualstack.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/original/3X/3/7/377db5afe10a67cd775be8fab7eccfe74db4b220.jpeg) ![image](https://ecmtb-uploads-bucket.s3.dualstack.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/original/3X/a/0/a0eadb538b0a3b4a0a115dacd5323329d0ab03b6.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Enduro\_Performance](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/enduro_performance/32/19113_2.png) [@Enduro\_Performance](https://ecmtb.net/u/Enduro_Performance)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2024, 8:06pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/topsail-lake-cns-mtb-trail-network-initiative/14337/29 "2024-02-01T20:06:37Z")
šŸ™ ---
**Author:** ![supercraig](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/supercraig/32/20257_2.png) [@supercraig](https://ecmtb.net/u/supercraig)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2024, 10:29am UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/topsail-lake-cns-mtb-trail-network-initiative/14337/30 "2024-02-02T10:29:31Z")
Great job Chris! ---
**Author:** ![Enduro\_Performance](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/enduro_performance/32/19113_2.png) [@Enduro\_Performance](https://ecmtb.net/u/Enduro_Performance)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2024, 10:55am UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/topsail-lake-cns-mtb-trail-network-initiative/14337/31 "2024-02-02T10:55:52Z")
Feeling the love for sure. Theres been alot of help from some key people and we are truly assembling a dream team with a tonne of experience. Hoping to get some good feedback over the winter and hit the spring building strong with a solid plan that everyones on board with. We were handed a gift from the land owners for sure. šŸ«” ---
**Author:** ![Enduro\_Performance](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/enduro_performance/32/19113_2.png) [@Enduro\_Performance](https://ecmtb.net/u/Enduro_Performance)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2024, 6:50pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/topsail-lake-cns-mtb-trail-network-initiative/14337/32 "2024-02-04T18:50:51Z")
![image](https://ecmtb-uploads-bucket.s3.dualstack.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/original/3X/7/3/7391db98bf9d3cba140ca7de87f35518aa3b59f0.jpeg) Turned out to be alot of sled dragging and snowshoeing over the opening weekend. Predicted temps are showing signs for a great week ahead. šŸ¤˜šŸ» ---
**Author:** ![Enduro\_Performance](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/enduro_performance/32/19113_2.png) [@Enduro\_Performance](https://ecmtb.net/u/Enduro_Performance)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2024, 9:22pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/topsail-lake-cns-mtb-trail-network-initiative/14337/33 "2024-02-15T21:22:08Z")
The Farm was spewed on. Lots of effort going in manually to get it good to go with more to go. Stand by for what could be one of the best winter shredding spots in years in the city. ![IMG_3801](https://ecmtb-uploads-bucket.s3.dualstack.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/original/3X/f/8/f8373a6b1eaef93e2f7532dd80f3dd7beb65fbef.jpeg) ![IMG_3802](https://ecmtb-uploads-bucket.s3.dualstack.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/original/3X/8/0/8044d46a5b31ee8abab628ce5d9cc98666b67111.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Drgonzo](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/drgonzo/32/14150_2.png) [@Drgonzo](https://ecmtb.net/u/Drgonzo)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2024, 12:41pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/topsail-lake-cns-mtb-trail-network-initiative/14337/34 "2024-02-16T12:41:49Z")
Are the trails open today for fat biking? If not, would a CNS member be able to go snowshoeing there to help pack down the trails? ---
**Author:** ![Enduro\_Performance](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/enduro_performance/32/19113_2.png) [@Enduro\_Performance](https://ecmtb.net/u/Enduro_Performance)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2024, 12:57pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/topsail-lake-cns-mtb-trail-network-initiative/14337/35 "2024-02-16T12:57:02Z")
Snowshoeing/Grooming today with the hope we can ride this weekend. Yes, CNS member or even a day pass for snowshoes. ---
**Author:** ![Drgonzo](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/drgonzo/32/14150_2.png) [@Drgonzo](https://ecmtb.net/u/Drgonzo)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2024, 1:23pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/topsail-lake-cns-mtb-trail-network-initiative/14337/36 "2024-02-16T13:23:43Z")
awesome, thanks! ---
**Author:** ![TravisA](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/travisa/32/12277_2.png) [@TravisA](https://ecmtb.net/u/TravisA)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2024, 2:44pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/topsail-lake-cns-mtb-trail-network-initiative/14337/37 "2024-02-17T14:44:28Z")
Are the trails re-opened for fat-biking this weekend? ---
**Author:** ![Enduro\_Performance](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/enduro_performance/32/19113_2.png) [@Enduro\_Performance](https://ecmtb.net/u/Enduro_Performance)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2024, 3:44pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/topsail-lake-cns-mtb-trail-network-initiative/14337/38 "2024-02-17T15:44:20Z")
Good day There has been alot of grooming and it would be great to have some fat bike action to firm things up. Absolutely no skinnies yet. Snowshoes also very welcome -CN ---
**Author:** ![streetgang](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/streetgang/32/6267_2.png) [@streetgang](https://ecmtb.net/u/streetgang)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2024, 10:26pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/topsail-lake-cns-mtb-trail-network-initiative/14337/39 "2024-02-17T22:26:28Z")
Rode there at 4pm and its MUCH improved over ystday. Fully rideable now, soft spots on some climbs. Will stiffen up again overnight so will be faster in the morning. Saw evidence of some riders struggling on the climbs. All of them had excessive tire pressure. LOW pressure is your friend for recent conditions. Theres no roots or rocks to worry about so go low! ---
**Author:** ![Enduro\_Performance](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/enduro_performance/32/19113_2.png) [@Enduro\_Performance](https://ecmtb.net/u/Enduro_Performance)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2024, 2:14pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/topsail-lake-cns-mtb-trail-network-initiative/14337/40 "2024-02-18T14:14:52Z")
Hearing more reports of good conditions for FB. Hit it šŸ¤˜šŸ» [Previous page](https://ecmtb.net/t/topsail-lake-cns-mtb-trail-network-initiative/14337.md?page=1) [Next page](https://ecmtb.net/t/topsail-lake-cns-mtb-trail-network-initiative/14337.md?page=3)