Wentworth Mountain Bike Association

The Wentworth Mountain Bike Association (WMBA) is asking for your assistance to help maintain and develop trails in the Wentworth Valley trail network.


The Wentworth trail network has long been a staple of single-track enthusiasts and is seeing increased usage as mountain biking gains popularity and trail development continues. The multi-use trail system is a 4 season destination where mountain bikes, hikers, cross-country skiers, trail-runners and nature enthusiasts share the beauty of the vast trail network.

The trail system spans a mostly unprotected area consisting of private, corporate and crown land, and has been developed and maintained by the mountain bike and hiking community for more than 30 years . While the network of trails is largely unsanctioned, it is regularly used by hundreds of outdoor enthusiasts on a year-round basis.


The area has hosted many popular events in recent years:

·        Spokebender Classic XC Race

·        Du It Like Bryan

·        Ground Search and Rescue Training

As a result of growing popularity and aged/deteriorating trail infrastructure, the trails require increased maintenance to continue to permit sustainable usage and limit the impact on the surrounding ecosystem and community. We are requesting that you donate to facilitate this maintenance. All maintenance is performed by volunteers, using (mostly) volunteer supplied tools. Your funding will support the following expenses and development:

·        Development of land use agreements to facilitate management of the trail network - this will allow the trails to be recognized formally and permit sustainable public utilization of the trail network, allow for the placement of signage, liability insurance coverage etc. 

·        Preliminary signage to minimize user conflicts and lower risk for all user groups, progressing towards a formal signage plan and installation of full scale signage for the network; 

·        Procurement of materials (wood, nails, more tools, tool rental/operation and maintenance); 

·        Drainage repairs including culvert and bridge construction/upgrades for key areas;

·        Trail development, including development of ‘green’ trails to complement existing technical trails and to facilitate beginner development and exposure to the sport; 

·        Liability and Directors insurance for the Wentworth Mountain Bike Association (WMBA); 


As a community, we have enjoyed low-conflict shared usage of these trails for many years. Unlike many other trail communities across North America, we are fortunate to have had limited resistance and barriers to access. However, the absence of formal sanctioned trails has also resulted in a general lack of recognition and awareness of the potential that exists within this vast trail network. Formalizing the trail network is the first step to unlocking this potential and supporting the future growth and sustainability of our community and the Wentworth Trail Network.

Thank you in advance for your support. Together we can ensure that the trail network is maintained in a sustainable manner for all to enjoy.

The Wentworth Mountain Bike Association (WMBA) is a not-for-profit community organization engaged in promoting the sport of mountain biking in the Wentworth Valley of Nova Scotia; primarily through the development and maintenance of sustainable multi-use trails.