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Chester District Municipality

Second Peninsula – View of Mahone Bay loop from Chester

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Chester District Municipality

Second Peninsula – View of Mahone Bay loop from Chester

Hard

24

riders

Second Peninsula – View of Mahone Bay loop from Chester

05:25

64.7km

380m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

11.8 km

Beech Hill Road Parking and Picnic Area

Highlight • Parking

Here there is a gravel pull off with room for parking and picnic tables overlooking the river. Across the road there is an access point for the Dynamite Trail, making this a good parking spot for a day hike.

Tip by

2

16.6 km

Sawlers Bank

Highlight • Other

3

22.3 km

Bridge over Martin's River

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

This bridge is one of the main landmarks on the Dynamite Trail. It was built in 1903 and was refurbished in 2022. As you cross, you can enjoy wide views over the river and surrounding marsh.

Tip by

24.6 km

Narrows Basin

Bay

5

32.8 km

Second Peninsula

Highlight • Natural

Begin your journey from Mahone Bay, proceeding West along Hwy 3 to Maders Covethen 9nto Second Peninsula.

Tip by

6

32.8 km

View of Mahone Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

7

32.8 km

Corkum's Island Mussel Farm & Fish Shop

Highlight • Structure

You may miss the turnoff to Corkum's Island from Hwy 332 unless you spot the sign in one of these photos, then turn onto the opposite road.

Tip by

8

52.2 km

Dynamite Trail: Gold River

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This section of trail runs parallel to Gold River and is mostly flat gravel which makes for easy walking. Stay aware and watch out for bikes and ATVs since this is a popular trail for them.

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B

64.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.1 km

10.3 km

3.27 km

1.69 km

1.28 km

Surfaces

44.1 km

14.4 km

6.06 km

135 m

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Wednesday 14 October

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