30 km Historic Rail Trail Loop

This is a perfect ride for those who would enjoy a scenic route through the Historic Guysborough Rail Trail along the banks of Salmon River. Head right and make a quick left onto Tompkinsville Road . Look for a right turn at the end of Tompkinsville Road. Enjoy the trail and soon you will be crossing McAllister Suspension Bridge.

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Historic Rail Trail Loop Gallery

Riders leaving the event site on the 2016 ride.
Guysborough - Heading out 2016
Riders will immediately make a left and head towards Tompkinsville Rd.
Guysborough
Riders will turn right at the end of Tompkinsville Rd and head another couple km to the trailhead at the bridge in Ogden. We'll have refreshments waiting at the trailhead.
Go left on the trail and very shortly you will find yourself on the McAllister Bridge.
You can see the rail trail continuing past the bridge. The 90 and 130 km routes cross here as they head to Larrys River.
That's your trail coming towards the camera through the trees along the left side of the Salmon River.
You can see the trail continuing on the right side of the river. Chedabucto Bay is just visible in the far distance.
Spanks Bridge is a great place to stop for pictures. You might see evidence of a legendary local swimming hole under the bridge.
Continue through Hortons Cove. Thanks to the ATV and snowmobile community who brought this trail back to life.
Horton's Cove - Start thinking about that cold beverage that is not far ahead.
Beautiful Cooks Cove with Lions Rock in the distance.
Cook's Cove - Another photo opp. You'll shortly cross Larrys River Rd and pass the recently re-vitalized mill pond.
Continue through Hortons Cove. Thanks to the ATV and snowmobile community who brought this trail back to life.
Horton's Cove - Start thinking about that cold beverage that is not far ahead.
Beautiful Cooks Cove with Lions Rock in the distance.
Cook's Cove - Another photo opp. You'll shortly cross Larrys River Rd and pass the recently re-vitalized mill pond.
Riders leaving the event site on the 2016 ride.
Guysborough - Heading out 2016
Riders will immediately make a left and head towards Tompkinsville Rd.
Guysborough
Riders will turn right at the end of Tompkinsville Rd and head another couple km to the trailhead at the bridge in Ogden. We'll have refreshments waiting at the trailhead.
Go left on the trail and very shortly you will find yourself on the McAllister Bridge.
You can see the rail trail continuing past the bridge. The 90 and 130 km routes cross here as they head to Larrys River.
That's your trail coming towards the camera through the trees along the left side of the Salmon River.
You can see the trail continuing on the right side of the river. Chedabucto Bay is just visible in the far distance.
Spanks Bridge is a great place to stop for pictures. You might see evidence of a legendary local swimming hole under the bridge.
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