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SaveThe Mountain Bike Trail Network in the Carrabassett Region is located primarily within the Town of Carrabassett Valley, Maine adjacent the Sugarloaf Mountain Resort, a well-known mecca for winter sports enthusiasts. Driving time from Portland, Maine is 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Carrabassett Region NEMBA, in collaboration with the Town of Carrabassett Valley and Maine Huts & Trails, has created a two pod mountain bike trail system in the Carrabassett Valley area. The Carrabassett Region offers over 77 miles of mountain bike specific trail, approximately 22 miles of which are new or completely rebuilt trails. The riding options are a treat for all rider abilities:
Summer and winter trails conditions are located here.
• The Narrow Gauge Pathway (Beginner) provides over 6 miles of riding on a smooth crushed gravel surface that hugs the rugged Carrabassett River following an old railroad bed. many small singletracks like Crockertown, Camel Humps and Caboose loop off the railbed. Riding this complex in the eastern direction makes them all downhills.
• The Route 27 Connector and Snail Trail (Beginner) provide a gradual incline single track also with crushed gravel surface that connects the Campbell Field Trailhead to the Sugarloaf Outdoor Center;
• The Oak Knoll Trail (Intermediate) is a 3 mile single track with amazing flow and spectacular mountain views that connects the Maine Hut & Trail Stratton Brook Hut with the Campbell Field Trail Head;
• TOAD and Buckshot (Intermediate) offer over 2 miles of flowy single track that is as much fun to climb as it is to ride downhill;
Pod One: Sugarloaf Outdoor Center (35 miles of trail)
The primary hub of the mountain bike trail network is located at the Sugarloaf Outdoor Center off Route 27, approximately 1 mile south of the Sugarloaf Mountain Resort Access Road. Here you will find parking, trail maps, Carrabassett Valley Bike, and a bike wash station. Carrabassett Valley Bike offers bike rentals, bike repair, and knowledgeable advice on area riding.
Pod Two: Campbell Field Trail Head (42 miles of trail)
The Campbell Field Trail Head also offers parking, a trail head kiosk with maps and signage. Access to the Campbell Field Trail Head is also located off Route 27 via a gravel road entrance approximately 500 feet south of the access road to the Sugarloaf Outdoor Center.
Below are suggested riding loops. Please consult the trail map before you depart and bring it with you.
Round the Pond
Level: Beginner
Start/End: Sugarloaf Outdoor Center
Ride Time: 20-30 minutes
Overview: This introductory ride is perfect for the brand new rider who is getting the feel of a mountain bike. It circumnavigates the pond at the Outdoor Center, has very little climbing, offers a smooth tread and some great views.
Loop: From the Outdoor Center start West (to the right looking at the pond) on Moose Bog Loop (103). Stay on the tread around the pond to the carriage road and head left back to the Outdoor Center.
Grassy Loop Excursion
Level: Beginner
Start/End: Sugarloaf Outdoor Center
Ride Time: 60-90 minutes
Overview: This loop will give a dose of twisty, turny trails through the woods, some views of the Carrabassett River and some open single track with great flow. This is a great option once you’ve mastered the basics.
Loop: Across the parking lot from the Outdoor Center find the Snail Trail Loop (101). Start around in either direction but take the Route 27 Connector (102) across Route 27 (use caution crossing the road). You are now located at the Campbell Field Trail Head. Proceed over the bridge and left on the Narrow Gage (200). Old Gage Trail (204) cuts the corner and gets you into the woods. Proceed on the Narrow Gage and around the Grassy Loops (201). There is an inner and outer loop to explore. Return to the Outdoor Center via the Narrow Gage, Route 27 Connector and Snail Trail.
Jabba the Hut
Level: Intermediate
Start/End; Sugarloaf Outdoor Center
Ride Time: 60-90 minutes
Overview: This loop includes fun and moderately challenging single track riding that dances in and out of the dense woods and includes well defined crushed stone single track on existing Nordic ski trail corridors. Near the Nordic Center Warming Hut you will find some spectacular views of the Bigelow Mountain Range.
Loop: Leave the Outdoor Center heading west on the gravel road (also identified as ski trail no. 1) for about one mile. Look for a trail marker on your left identifying mountain bike trail no. 110 (Jabba the Hut). A this point, the trail is well-defined single track that takes you to the Warming Hut, which is a small log cabin building. Follow 110 across the gravel road following a defined tread of crushed stone within the ski trail. The defined tread of crushed stone will identify Jabba the Hut on this loop for all sections in the ski trail corridor. Single Track sections that enter the woods are clearly identified by both the tread and signage. You will encounter five additional sections of riding on this loop that have single track riding within the woods. Jabba the Hut will eventually intersect with the Moose Bog Loop (103) which joins Jabba the Hut from the left. Continue on Jabba the Hut on the defined tread with crushed gravel surface until you reach First Tracks (104). Follow First Tracks to where it rejoins Moose Bog Loop (103) and follow Moose Bog Loop back to the Outdoor Center.
Carrabassett Region NEMBA, in collaboration with the Town of Carrabassett Valley and Maine Huts & Trails, has created a two pod mountain bike trail system in the Carrabassett Valley area. The Carrabassett Region offers over 77 miles of mountain bike specific trail, approximately 22 miles of which are new or completely rebuilt trails. The riding options are a treat for all rider abilities:
Summer and winter trails conditions are located here.
• The Narrow Gauge Pathway (Beginner) provides over 6 miles of riding on a smooth crushed gravel surface that hugs the rugged Carrabassett River following an old railroad bed. many small singletracks like Crockertown, Camel Humps and Caboose loop off the railbed. Riding this complex in the eastern direction makes them all downhills.
• The Route 27 Connector and Snail Trail (Beginner) provide a gradual incline single track also with crushed gravel surface that connects the Campbell Field Trailhead to the Sugarloaf Outdoor Center;
• The Oak Knoll Trail (Intermediate) is a 3 mile single track with amazing flow and spectacular mountain views that connects the Maine Hut & Trail Stratton Brook Hut with the Campbell Field Trail Head;
• TOAD and Buckshot (Intermediate) offer over 2 miles of flowy single track that is as much fun to climb as it is to ride downhill;
Pod One: Sugarloaf Outdoor Center (35 miles of trail)
The primary hub of the mountain bike trail network is located at the Sugarloaf Outdoor Center off Route 27, approximately 1 mile south of the Sugarloaf Mountain Resort Access Road. Here you will find parking, trail maps, Carrabassett Valley Bike, and a bike wash station. Carrabassett Valley Bike offers bike rentals, bike repair, and knowledgeable advice on area riding.
Pod Two: Campbell Field Trail Head (42 miles of trail)
The Campbell Field Trail Head also offers parking, a trail head kiosk with maps and signage. Access to the Campbell Field Trail Head is also located off Route 27 via a gravel road entrance approximately 500 feet south of the access road to the Sugarloaf Outdoor Center.
Below are suggested riding loops. Please consult the trail map before you depart and bring it with you.
Round the Pond
Level: Beginner
Start/End: Sugarloaf Outdoor Center
Ride Time: 20-30 minutes
Overview: This introductory ride is perfect for the brand new rider who is getting the feel of a mountain bike. It circumnavigates the pond at the Outdoor Center, has very little climbing, offers a smooth tread and some great views.
Loop: From the Outdoor Center start West (to the right looking at the pond) on Moose Bog Loop (103). Stay on the tread around the pond to the carriage road and head left back to the Outdoor Center.
Grassy Loop Excursion
Level: Beginner
Start/End: Sugarloaf Outdoor Center
Ride Time: 60-90 minutes
Overview: This loop will give a dose of twisty, turny trails through the woods, some views of the Carrabassett River and some open single track with great flow. This is a great option once you’ve mastered the basics.
Loop: Across the parking lot from the Outdoor Center find the Snail Trail Loop (101). Start around in either direction but take the Route 27 Connector (102) across Route 27 (use caution crossing the road). You are now located at the Campbell Field Trail Head. Proceed over the bridge and left on the Narrow Gage (200). Old Gage Trail (204) cuts the corner and gets you into the woods. Proceed on the Narrow Gage and around the Grassy Loops (201). There is an inner and outer loop to explore. Return to the Outdoor Center via the Narrow Gage, Route 27 Connector and Snail Trail.
Jabba the Hut
Level: Intermediate
Start/End; Sugarloaf Outdoor Center
Ride Time: 60-90 minutes
Overview: This loop includes fun and moderately challenging single track riding that dances in and out of the dense woods and includes well defined crushed stone single track on existing Nordic ski trail corridors. Near the Nordic Center Warming Hut you will find some spectacular views of the Bigelow Mountain Range.
Loop: Leave the Outdoor Center heading west on the gravel road (also identified as ski trail no. 1) for about one mile. Look for a trail marker on your left identifying mountain bike trail no. 110 (Jabba the Hut). A this point, the trail is well-defined single track that takes you to the Warming Hut, which is a small log cabin building. Follow 110 across the gravel road following a defined tread of crushed stone within the ski trail. The defined tread of crushed stone will identify Jabba the Hut on this loop for all sections in the ski trail corridor. Single Track sections that enter the woods are clearly identified by both the tread and signage. You will encounter five additional sections of riding on this loop that have single track riding within the woods. Jabba the Hut will eventually intersect with the Moose Bog Loop (103) which joins Jabba the Hut from the left. Continue on Jabba the Hut on the defined tread with crushed gravel surface until you reach First Tracks (104). Follow First Tracks to where it rejoins Moose Bog Loop (103) and follow Moose Bog Loop back to the Outdoor Center.
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
eBikes Allowed:
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Land Status: City Managed
Land Manager: Carrabasset Valley Town

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98 trails
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107 trails
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Region Details
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Open as of Mar 8, 2025Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 100
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 99
- Trails E-Bike
- 2
- Trails Horse
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 107
- Trails Trail Running
- 107
- Trails Snowshoe
- 4
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 1
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 5
- Total Distance
- 121 miles
- Total Descent
- 18,887 ft
- Total Vertical
- 3,337 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 4,210 ft
- Reports
- 671
- Photos
- 116
- Ridden Counter
- 26,791
Popular Carrabassett Valley Trail Network Trails
Mountain Bike Routes
title | rating | distance |
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NEMBAfest 2023: Ride No. 2 | 7 miles | |
NEMBAfest 2023: Ride No. 1 (Tech Loop) | 9 miles | |
NEMBAfest 2023: Ride No. 4 | 13 miles | |
NEMBAfest 2023: Ride No. 3 | 9 miles | |
NEMBAfest 2023: Ride No. 6 | 23 miles | |
CV Enduro | 18 miles | |
NEMBAfest 2022 - Ride No. 2 | 7 miles | |
NEMBAfest 2022 - Ride No. 4 | 13 miles | |
Bruce's 26 mile north side fun loop | 26 miles | |
NEMBAfest 2022 - Ride No. 3 | 9 miles |
Photos of Carrabassett Valley Trail Network Mountain Bike
trail: T.O.A.D.
5 |
Sep 25, 2024 @ 8:55am
Sep 25, 2024
trail: Jabba The Hut
2 |
Sep 25, 2024 @ 8:52am
Sep 25, 2024
trail: Buckshot
1 |
Sep 25, 2024 @ 8:52am
Sep 25, 2024
trail: Buckshot
2 |
Sep 25, 2024 @ 8:52am
Sep 25, 2024
trail: Rough Trade
557 |
Nov 28, 2016 @ 4:39pm
Nov 28, 2016
trail: Rough Trade
403 |
Nov 28, 2016 @ 4:39pm
Nov 28, 2016
trail: Rough Trade
840 |
Jan 19, 2011 @ 11:34am
Jan 19, 2011Videos of Carrabassett Valley Trail Network Mountain Bike

trail: Warming Hut Trail
2:52 |
73 |
Oct 17, 2018

trail: Mailboxes
0:12 |
2178 |
Aug 28, 2018

trail: Hurricane Trail
0:51 |
515 |
Jul 11, 2014

trail: Treadwell
9:31 |
19 |
Dec 29, 2024 , Carrabassett Valley

trail: First Tracks
2:04 |
40 |
Oct 17, 2024 , Carrabassett Valley

trail: Hurricane Trail
4:31 |
198 |
Aug 28, 2011

trail: Par 3
12:56 |
61 |
Jul 19, 2024 , Carrabassett Valley

trail: Sargent
15:46 |
55 |
Jul 8, 2024 , Carrabassett Valley
Recent Trail Reports
status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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Old Guage | Mar 8, 2025 @ 10:20am Mar 8, 2025 | Snow Groomed | Chrislab3 | ||
Esker Trail | Sep 7, 2024 @ 11:41am Sep 7, 2024 | Ideal | NewEnglandSkier13 MV NEMBA | ||
Birthday Hill Road | Sep 7, 2024 @ 11:41am Sep 7, 2024 | Ideal | NewEnglandSkier13 MV NEMBA | ||
Birthday Hill | Sep 7, 2024 @ 11:41am Sep 7, 2024 | Dry | NewEnglandSkier13 MV NEMBA | ||
Seven Bridges | Aug 16, 2024 @ 1:36pm Aug 16, 2024 | Ideal | nikodemus | ||
Buckshot | Aug 16, 2024 @ 1:36pm Aug 16, 2024 | Ideal | nikodemus | ||
Hurricane Trail | Aug 16, 2024 @ 1:36pm Aug 16, 2024 | Variable | nikodemus | ||
Hurricane Knoll | Aug 16, 2024 @ 1:36pm Aug 16, 2024 | Variable | nikodemus | ||
Shuttle | Aug 16, 2024 @ 1:36pm Aug 16, 2024 | Variable | nikodemus | ||
Cinderella | Jun 21, 2024 @ 5:19am Jun 21, 2024 | Wet | hamaguchi |
Activity Feed
username | action | type | title | date |
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gl333n | wishlist | region | activity #67946944 | Mar 17, 2025 @ 5:31pm Mar 17, 2025 |
b0rg | wishlist | route | activity #67772396 | Mar 14, 2025 @ 8:23pm Mar 14, 2025 |
Chrislab3 | add | report | activity #67426567 | Mar 8, 2025 @ 3:35pm Mar 8, 2025 |
Nic-mtb | wishlist | route | activity #67325539 | Mar 7, 2025 @ 7:11am Mar 7, 2025 |
tomcromwellcv | update | trail | activity #67080671 and 3 more | Mar 2, 2025 @ 11:25am Mar 2, 2025 |
Recent Comments
username | type | title | comment | date |
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trail | Wouldn't categorize this mountain or gravel... | Oct 17, 2024 @ 12:14pm Oct 17, 2024 | ||
trail | Not a mountain bike trail | Oct 17, 2024 @ 10:02am Oct 17, 2024 | ||
trail | Not even remotely close to being a black... | Sep 25, 2024 @ 9:01am Sep 25, 2024 | ||
trail | I enjoyed the climb and especially the rocks.... | Sep 25, 2024 @ 8:59am Sep 25, 2024 | ||
trail | Worth the climb. It has some fun features and... | Sep 25, 2024 @ 8:57am Sep 25, 2024 |
Nearby Areas
name | distance | ||||
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Maine Huts & Trails | 9 | 5 | 3.5 km | ||
Sugarloaf Mountain Resort | 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 km |
Freeman Ridge Bike Park | 6 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 12.1 km |
Rangeley Lakes Trails Center | 6 | 23 | 3 | 17.8 km | |
Saddleback Bike Park | 3 | 3 | 1 | 17.9 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 | 98 | 74 miles | 5,607 ft | 29 miles | 1,142 ft | #279 | #135 | 117 | 670 | 19 | 9,002 | |
E-Bike | 2 | 2 miles | 72 ft | 4,226 ft | 384 ft | 467 | 1 | 94 | ||||
Horse | 1 | 147 | 1 | |||||||||
Hike | 107 | 119 miles | 18,497 ft | 51 miles | 3,337 ft | #179 | #100 | 670 | 343 | |||
Trail Running | 107 | 119 miles | 18,497 ft | 51 miles | 3,337 ft | #178 | #98 | 670 | 266 | |||
Snowshoe | 4 | 2 | 1 | 9 | ||||||||
Downhill Ski | 1 | 2,490 ft | 85 ft | 2,379 ft | 85 ft | 2 | 1 | |||||
Nordic Ski | 5 | 2,490 ft | 85 ft | 2,379 ft | 85 ft | 2 | 1 | 42 |
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