The Keppoch

Happy Canada Day from the Keppoch team! 🇨🇦

The lodge and shuttle services will not be operating but the mountain is open to members and day pass holders - 🔗 https://botrow.com/keppoch-shop/

See you on the trails!

FRIDAY EVENING SHUTTLE SERVICE - JULY 3RD 🔥🚴‍♀️

To start off our ‘Wheels & Thrills’ weekend, our Friday evening shuttle service will commence from 4-7pm (and every Friday afterwards).

👉 Friday evening shuttle passes can be purchased in advance on-line - https://botrow.com/keppoch-shop/

See you on the trails!

🦇 BAT BOX INSTALLATION AT THE KEPPOCH 🦇

We had success with the installation of our first bat box at Cameron’s Lake last night! Stay tuned for our second bat box installation event taking place in the near future!

See you on the trails!

🌲 TRAIL REPORT - SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026 🌲

➡️ The dock at Cameron’s Lake has been repaired and looking great!

➡️ The forecast for this weekend is looking great for hiking and biking. If we receive rain more than 10 mm on our shuttle days, we may need to shut down the shuttle service to preserve our shuttle roads/trails and remain operational for the rest of the season.

➡️ Black bear sighting at the Keppoch: Our trail crew witnessed a black bear walking down the Big Allan trail and ran away upon sighting. A healthy young bear such as this one has a wandering range of approximately 200 square kilometers. As this is the case it’s quite possible this could be the sole sighting of the season.
Sightings are a good reminder that we share these trail systems with all their natural inhabitants. Typically bears aren’t hanging around Keppoch, just passing through. Use best practices, when in the woods alone, whistle a tune or carry a bear bell. Keep control of your pets and pick up their waste as it will attract wildlife. Pack out your trash!

➡️ Please report to us if you come across any downed trees, reach out Keppoch Mountain or call/text 902-777-BIKE and we will see to them as soon as we can.

➡️ A friendly reminder that there is NO smoking on the property, including the parking lot.

See you on the trails!

🚴‍♂️ Just Under Two Weeks Left to Register for The Fiddlers Fondo! 🚴‍♀️

Map routes are now available to view - https://www.thekeppoch.ca/events/the-fiddlers-fondo-keppochs-highland-grand-gravel-event

The countdown is on! With less than two weeks until race day, now is the time to secure your spot in The Fiddlers Fondo: Keppoch’s Highland Grand Gravel Event.
We’re excited to share that all routes have now been finalized. Whether you’re looking for a fun family ride or a true Highland challenge, there is a route for every rider.
🟡 The Caber – 25 km
🔵 The Thistle – 43.4 km
🟢 The Highlander – 62 km
🚲 The Wee Highlander – Family-friendly trail loop at Keppoch

The attached route map showcases the incredible gravel roads, rolling hills, forested backroads, and stunning scenery that await riders throughout the Antigonish Highlands.
Bike Recommendations
✔ Gravel bike with a minimum 40c tire (or approximately 1.9”) is ideal
✔ Hybrid bikes are welcome
✔ Mountain bikes are welcome and encouraged
✔ eMTBs are welcome

These routes will be challenging, rewarding, and packed with Highland character. Expect quiet backroads, big views, fast descents, and a memorable adventure to kick off Highland Games weekend.

📅 Sunday, July 5, 2026
📍 Keppoch Mountain

Gather your friends, tune up your bike, and join us for a day of gravel riding, community spirit, and Highland hospitality.
Register today and be part of the inaugural Fiddlers Fondo!

LODGE & SHUTTLE SERVICE - JUNE 27 & 28 🚴‍♀️

✅ CURRENT CONDITIONS:

The trails will all be open this weekend for hiking and biking. If we receive rain more than 10 mm on our shuttle days, we may need to shut down the shuttle service to preserve our shuttle roads and remain operational for the rest of the season.

✅ LODGE & BIKE SHUTTLE UPDATE:

Lodge and shuttle operations will be operating as normal on both Saturday and Sunday from 10am-5pm. Our Friday evening shuttle service start date is July 3 from 4pm - 8pm.

✅ BIKE RENTALS:

For bike rental bookings, we recommend booking in advance online - https://botrow.com/keppoch-shop/ Take advantage of our bike rental + shuttle pass discount promo!

BUG WALKS AT THE KEPPOCH WITH RANDY LAUFF 🐛🦗🪲 - Saturday, June 27 (rain date Sunday, June 28)

📍 Location: Meet at the Keppoch Lodge (193 Beaver Meadow Road)
📅 Dates: Saturdays - June 27, July 11, July 25 & August 8
🕕 Time: 10:00 AM

👉 For more information or to register for the walk (max 12 participants per walk), send email to [email protected].

➡️ To sign up for our trail updates via email, visit https://www.thekeppoch.ca/conditions-shuttles

➡️ To report any fallen trees or debris, please send us an email 👉 [email protected] or text (902) 777-2453 (BIKE).

➡️ Shuttle passes, memberships & day passes are available to purchase on-line - visit https://botrow.com/keppoch-shop/

See you on the trails!

WHEELS & THRILLS WEEKEND - JULY 3, 4 & 5 🔥🚴‍♀️

Spend your first summer weekend at the Keppoch with some awesome events and specials!

➡️ Friday, July 3 - Evening Shuttle Service: Our first Friday evening shuttle service of the season will operate from 4pm-7pm.**Note time change**

➡️ Saturday, July 4 - 2-for-1 Shuttle Day Passes: Bring a friend to ride the shuttle! This special is available to purchase at the lodge.

➡️ Sunday, July 5 - The Fiddlers Fondo: Keppoch’s Highland Grand Gravel Event

Kick off Highland Games weekend with a ride through the scenic backroads, gravel routes, and trails surrounding Keppoch Mountain.

The Fiddlers Fondo is a community gravel cycling event designed for all ages and abilities — from family-friendly trail loops to endurance gravel challenges through the heart of Antigonish County. Riders will start and finish at Keppoch, helping launch the celebrations for the Antigonish Highland Games weekend. 👉 Registration and event details: https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=41771&lan=1&cartlevel=1

✅ Non-service camping is available in the Keppoch Mountain parking lot (booking in advance required).

Join us for a weekend of riding! See you on the trails!

🔥 2026 JULY EVENTS AT THE KEPPOCH 🔥

Get ready for some great events this month at the Keppoch! 🚴‍♂️🚶‍♀️⛰️ Note that some of the events require pre-registration and spots are limited.

👉 Visit our events page for more information - https://www.thekeppoch.ca/events or send email to [email protected]

The lodge is open every Saturday and Sunday, 10am-5pm. Starting Friday, July 3 the lodge will be open on Fridays from 4:00-7:00pm to accommodate evening shuttle service.

See you on the trails!

🦇 BAT BOX INSTALLATION AT THE KEPPOCH 🦇

📍 Location: Cameron’s Lake
📅 Date: Friday June 26th
🕕 Time: 6:00pm

Join Seniors for Climate - Antigonish and Keppoch Mountain for an evening of hands-on citizen science!

Learn about Nova Scotia’s at-risk bat populations and the strides made towards bat conservation.

This will be installation 1 of 2.

This stewardship project is made possible by The Young Naturalist Club of Nova Scotia.

No registration required. See you on the trails!