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SaveConsisting of many expansive and diverse trails, Blackstrap Hill Preserve and its adjacent networks are popular among local riders. The bulk of the trails in the area are located between Blackstrap Road and the Turnpike. This area encompasses the trails with features that aggressive riders will enjoy: Berms, flowy turns, drops and optional doubles can be found here. Across Blackstrap Rd, there is some very loamy, flowy, and fun singletrack continuing into the North Falmouth Community Forest. The network also continues across the turnpike where some flatter cross country trails can be found. The map from the Falmouth Land Trust Website is not fully inclusive of all of these trails, but using the Strava segment explorer will help you discover the bulk of the unmapped trails. Definitely a place to check out if you are into more aggressive all-mountain style riding, but also worth the trip for the cross country trails that are mixed in throughout.
Access and parking information information from Falmouth Land Trust website:
From the south: a parking area is located on the east side of Blackstrap Road, 1/4 mile north of Mountain Road. A kiosk with a trail map is down the hill from the parking area.
From the north: an access road off Hurricane Road, just west of the Maine Turnpike bridge, leads to a parking area and information kiosk.
From the west: a trailhead is located just north of the intersection of Babbidge Road and Blackstrap Road. Park along the road near the trailhead. The property can also be accessed from the utility corridor just north of the intersection of Blackstrap Road and Mast Road.
Hiking, snowmobiling, mountain biking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, hunting, fishing, nature study, and horseback riding are all allowed. Motorized vehicles are prohibited, except snowmobiles on marked trails. Trails are not handicapped accessible.
Access and parking information information from Falmouth Land Trust website:
From the south: a parking area is located on the east side of Blackstrap Road, 1/4 mile north of Mountain Road. A kiosk with a trail map is down the hill from the parking area.
From the north: an access road off Hurricane Road, just west of the Maine Turnpike bridge, leads to a parking area and information kiosk.
From the west: a trailhead is located just north of the intersection of Babbidge Road and Blackstrap Road. Park along the road near the trailhead. The property can also be accessed from the utility corridor just north of the intersection of Blackstrap Road and Mast Road.
Hiking, snowmobiling, mountain biking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, hunting, fishing, nature study, and horseback riding are all allowed. Motorized vehicles are prohibited, except snowmobiles on marked trails. Trails are not handicapped accessible.
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Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill
Land Status: Community Forest
Land Manager: Falmouth Land Trust

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- Blackstrap_Large_Map.pdf (4.78 MB)
Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
37 trails
- Horse
0 trails
- Hike
35 trails
- Trail Running
35 trails
- Snowmobile
3 trails
- Snowshoe
0 trails
- Nordic Ski
0 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of May 2, 2022Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 37
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 37
- Trails E-Bike
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 35
- Trails Trail Running
- 35
- Trails Snowmobile
- 3
- Total Distance
- 24 miles
- Total Descent
- 3,865 ft
- Total Vertical
- 401 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 474 ft
- Reports
- 433
- Photos
- 88
- Ridden Counter
- 15,267
Popular Blackstrap Hill Preserve Mountain Biking Trails
Blackstrap Hill Preserve Mountain Bike Routes
title | rating | distance |
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Blackstrap Virtual XC MTB Race | 4 miles | |
BlackStrap8 | 8 miles | |
14 mile Blackstrap Hill Preserve Ride | popular ridelog | 14 miles |
13 mile Blackstrap Hill Preserve Cross-country Ride | popular ridelog | 13 miles |
14 mile Blackstrap Hill Preserve Ride | popular ridelog | 14 miles |
10 mile Blackstrap Hill Preserve Ride | popular ridelog | 10 miles |
8 mile Blackstrap Hill Preserve All-Mountain Ride | popular ridelog | 8 miles |
10 mile Blackstrap Hill Preserve Ride | popular ridelog | 10 miles |
9 mile Blackstrap Hill Preserve Ride | popular ridelog | 9 miles |
6 mile Blackstrap Hill Preserve Ride | popular ridelog | 6 miles |
Photos of Blackstrap Hill Preserve Mountain Bike
trail: Happy Cats
10 |
Sep 23, 2022 @ 9:25am
Sep 23, 2022
trail: Happy Cats
13 |
Sep 23, 2022 @ 9:25am
Sep 23, 2022
trail: Red Trail & Green Line
13 |
Sep 12, 2022 @ 5:44pm
Sep 12, 2022
trail: Bustamove
30 |
Aug 2, 2022 @ 6:41pm
Aug 2, 2022
trail: Rocky Ridge (NEMBA Trail)
45 |
Aug 2, 2022 @ 6:39pm
Aug 2, 2022
trail: Rocky Ridge (NEMBA Trail)
42 |
Aug 2, 2022 @ 6:38pm
Aug 2, 2022
trail: Powelines
99 |
Jun 8, 2021 @ 5:04am
Jun 8, 2021Videos of Blackstrap Hill Preserve Mountain Bike

trail: Bustamove
137 |
May 23, 2022

trail: Rocky Ridge (NEMBA Trail)
187 |
May 20, 2022

trail: Rocky Ridge (NEMBA Trail)
441 |
Mar 23, 2021

trail: Rocky Ridge (NEMBA Trail)
368 |
Mar 23, 2021

trail: Blackstrap River Trail
1:15 |
467 |
Sep 14, 2014

trail: Blackstrap River Trail
3:32 |
426 |
Aug 13, 2014

trail: Blackstrap River Trail
1:50 |
429 |
Aug 12, 2014

trail: Blackstrap River Trail
4:41 |
325 |
Jun 13, 2014
Recent Trail Reports
status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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Poplar Ridge Trail | Dec 29, 2022 @ 10:22am Dec 29, 2022 | Ideal | corysnow | ||
Cakewalk | Dec 29, 2022 @ 2:22am Dec 29, 2022 | Ideal | corysnow | ||
Blackstrap River Trail | Nov 21, 2022 @ 3:33am Nov 21, 2022 | Freeze/thaw Cycle | abkfenris | ||
Up | Nov 20, 2022 @ 7:33pm Nov 20, 2022 | Freeze/thaw Cycle | abkfenris | ||
Red Trail & Green Line | Nov 20, 2022 @ 7:33pm Nov 20, 2022 | Freeze/thaw Cycle | abkfenris | ||
Green Line Summit | Nov 20, 2022 @ 7:33pm Nov 20, 2022 | Freeze/thaw Cycle | abkfenris | ||
Bobcat Trail | Nov 20, 2022 @ 7:33pm Nov 20, 2022 | Freeze/thaw Cycle | abkfenris | ||
Bustamove | Nov 20, 2022 @ 7:33pm Nov 20, 2022 | Freeze/thaw Cycle | abkfenris | ||
Hayfield Trail (Red Blazes) | Nov 20, 2022 @ 7:33pm Nov 20, 2022 | Ideal | abkfenris | ||
Flow Creek | Nov 20, 2022 @ 7:33pm Nov 20, 2022 | Freeze/thaw Cycle | abkfenris |
Activity Feed
username | action | type | title | date | |
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![]() | phdibart | wishlist | trail | Flow Creek and 4 more | Jan 7, 2023 @ 12:28pm Jan 7, 2023 |
![]() | corysnow | add | report | Poplar Ridge Trail and 1 more | Dec 29, 2022 @ 12:59pm Dec 29, 2022 |
![]() | abkfenris | add | report | Blackstrap River Trail and 9 more | Nov 21, 2022 @ 5:39am Nov 21, 2022 |
![]() | jconnormcl | vote | poi | Hurricane Rd Parking/Trailhead | Nov 19, 2022 @ 8:08am Nov 19, 2022 |
![]() | mdg3d | add | photo | in Portland, Maine, United States | Nov 15, 2022 @ 8:54am Nov 15, 2022 |
Recent Comments
username | type | title | comment | date | |
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![]() | trail | Awesome step down and step up at the bottom | Jun 10, 2021 @ 12:45pm Jun 10, 2021 | ||
![]() | trail | Idk if this is even a legit trail anymore.... | Jun 10, 2021 @ 12:40pm Jun 10, 2021 | ||
![]() | trail | The first couple hundred feet are pretty cool... | Jun 10, 2021 @ 12:35pm Jun 10, 2021 | ||
![]() | trail | Some cool terrain but definitely punishes... | Jun 10, 2021 @ 12:31pm Jun 10, 2021 | ||
![]() | report | Yes, most trails in the region close for... | Mar 29, 2021 @ 11:22am Mar 29, 2021 |
Nearby Areas
name | distance | ||||
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Hadlock Community Forest | 5 | 10 | 1.9 km | ||
Lowell Preserve | 3 | 12 | 2.2 km | ||
Rines Forest | 2 | 7 | 2.7 km | ||
Hardy Road Conservation Area | 3 | 2.8 km | |||
Falmouth Community Park | 4 | 4 | 2.8 km |
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Activity Type Stats
activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
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Mountain Bike | 37 | 24 miles | 3,865 ft | 12 miles | 400 ft | #357 | #178 | 88 | 433 | 2 | 9,972 | |
E-Bike | 1 | 4,068 ft | 79 ft | 1,365 ft | 171 ft | 378 | 135 | |||||
Hike | 35 | 23 miles | 3,517 ft | 11 miles | 400 ft | #296 | #181 | 421 | 111 | |||
Trail Running | 35 | 23 miles | 3,517 ft | 11 miles | 400 ft | #298 | #181 | 421 | 83 | |||
Snowmobile | 3 | 2 miles | 259 ft | 4,226 ft | 331 ft | #42 | #20 | 7 |
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