“Whopper” Trail

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Tags:  #Blue Mountain-Birch Cove  #Mountain-Biking

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Difficulty: Moderate-Difficult (Terrain).

Setting: Wooded, rugged singletrack.

Facilities: None.

Signage: Periodic signage and markings.


  • One of the best mountain biking trails in the HRM.
  • Connects to the BLT trail system or other trails in the area.

  • Un-marked

UPDATE:  This trail to be destroyed in favour of sprawl for Bayers Lake Business Park.  Story here and details on the land deal here.

 The “Whopper” trail gets its name from the fact it is behind Burger King in Bayers Lake. I, like most people, didn’t know this trail existed.  There is a dirt road and parking area at the trailhead and is an unassuming spot.  The trail isn’t marked but is distinguished enough that it is hard to get lost.

Immediately you’ll notice the work that people have put in to make the trail into a top-notch mountain biking destination.  There are many ramps designed as a mountain biking course.  As a result, this trail is perhaps the best mountain biking trail in the city.[expander_maker id=”1″ more=”Read more” less=”Read less”]

Since the trail is geared towards mountain biking, it may not be the best place for hiking, though I didn’t see any bikers on a Thursday that I visited.  I actually would have liked to see a couple of bikers so I could watch them do some of the ramps, which definitely aren’t for everyone.

As far as hiking the trail; it is a good hike along large granite rock.  The path leads to a power line area which has other trails attached.  The Whopper trail itself is a loop, but you can venture north towards Susies Lake and Kearney Lake,  or west towards Lakeside and the BLT and St. Margaret’s Bay trail system.

See Also:  Uniacke Estate Museum Park

This trail is a must for experienced mountain bikers, and a decent starting point for a hike, with the option of continuing on to other areas.  The trail takes about 2 hours to hike, but can easily turn into a full day of exploring. [/expander_maker]


See Also: Susies Lake | Backlands | Kearney Lake Trails

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