Weekly Valley (T)rips

I’m still fairly new to the province and I started a new job where I need to travel to Kingston once weekly (usually Thursdays but its up to me).

I’d like to take advantage of these trips and ride some of the trails in the valley. This week (tomorrow) I’m planning on riding the Gorge.

Some questions I have:

  1. What trails/trail systems do you suggest I try?
  2. What trails/trail systems should I avoid or use with caution?
  3. Would anyone like to join me? I’m usually finished up in Kingston around 2pm.

Cheers,

Jordan

@riderx is the Valley King.

Mike what can you tell Jordan?

Hey Jordan,

I’d love to join you, but work beckons I’m afraid.

I do lead weekly rides every Thursday evening for Valley Stove and Cycle though.

With the recent dampness there will be parts in the Gorge that will be slick. Let me know if you decide to ride there and I will try to get you a guide, and or drop by the shop and will give you some suggestions as to route.

I would suggest trying Rervoir Park in Wolfville as well. It is fairly resistant to the weather and has some nice singletrack sections with a skills park. Not as long as the Gorge and it’s associated trails, but still great.

Drop by the shop regardless Jordan and I will go over some maps etc and show you some trail systems to rip.

Mike

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I was in the Gorge on Monday evening. It’s really wet and leaf covered, and most likely will be until spring rolls around. I’ve just been climbing up the middle and hitting the other trails in the area instead. P2, Upper P2, pumphouse and bird sanctuary are all much more weather resistant than the main Gorge trails, although they are all covered in leaves and a bit slippery lately.

I think riderx is on the right path when suggesting Reservoir Park over the Gorge right now. It’s much better suited to the wetter/colder seasons, and should be much more enjoyable to ride.

This is all really helpful guys, thanks a lot.

Mike, it was great meeting you and hopefully I can get out for a group ride before too long.

I’ll post my riding plans in this thread for future weeks to keep any interested parties in the loop.

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Riderx is the man for Valley ride info!

I live in Sackville, and work in Kentville, so I sometimes do after-work rides.

Irishman’s Rd. near Windsor is along our route to and from. It’s a trail that is coming along really nicely with the work that Trailflow is doing in there. It’s only 5 minutes off the 101.

Pumphouse/Seven Bridges/Bird Sanctuary is a really nice, not technical ride. And it’s just off the highway by Coldbrook. That would be a good one for you. It starts at the end of Mitchell Ave., a few minutes off the highway on the way in to Kentville. Pumphouse Loops are just behind the pumphouse at the end of the road. Seven Bridges/Bird Sanctuary is just down the rail-trail in the dirt road past the sand pit. Again, only 5 minutes off the 101.

If you’re just looking for a rail-trail ride (only if trails are wet, and I’m desperate), you can also get on the rail-trail at the end of Mitchell Ave. The rail-trail goes all the way in to Wolfville. The Miner’s Marsh section starting behind the courthouse in Kentville is scenic.

I would join you, but most days I don’t get off work until 3:30 or 4:30, and I have a commitment Thursday nights.