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The colour categories are based on what percentage of riders are riding a trail in its intended direction.
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- > 90%
- > 80%
- > 70%
- > 50%
- < 50%
- bi-directional trail
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Trail Ridden Direction
The intended direction a trail should be ridden.
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Trail Popularity ?
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Trails are compared with nearby trails in the same city region with a possible 25 colour shades.
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Activity Recordings
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- hiking (1 year)
- moto (1 year)
Activity Recordings
Trailforks users anonymized public skilogs from the past 12 months.
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- Nordic Ski
- Snowmobile
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SaveTown of Carrabassett Valley
“...from here on your life will never be the same.”
Nestled in the heart of Maine’s beautiful western mountains, Carrabassett Valley and its proud residents are always eager to greet visitors and guide them
Visit picturesque Carrabassett Valley (home to renowned Sugarloaf Mountain and the world-class mountain bike trail network curated by the Carrabassett Region Chapter of the New England Mountain Bike Association) at any time of year and take in the abundance of recreational opportunities found in this four-season vacation community.
In spring and summer enjoy fishing, golfing, boating, hiking, and biking. Go on a hunting adventure in fall or take foliage walks, watch wildlife and delight in the brilliant colors of autumn! When the snow falls in the Valley, come and ski at Sugarloaf (rated one of the best places to ski in the East) or snowmobile, snowboard or skate in this wintertime wonderland. We are proud to be the home of Carrabassett Valley Academy, one of the premier schools for alpine skiing and snowboarding instruction in the country.
Other areas of interest include the Bigelow Mountain Range, Appalachian Trail, Narrow Gauge Pathway and Sugarloaf Golf Club to name only a few!
Whether your vacation plans include fishing, boating, leaf-peeping, hunting or rushing down the ski slopes, a wealth of incredible adventures await you in scenic Carrabassett Valley!
“...from here on your life will never be the same.”
Nestled in the heart of Maine’s beautiful western mountains, Carrabassett Valley and its proud residents are always eager to greet visitors and guide them
Visit picturesque Carrabassett Valley (home to renowned Sugarloaf Mountain and the world-class mountain bike trail network curated by the Carrabassett Region Chapter of the New England Mountain Bike Association) at any time of year and take in the abundance of recreational opportunities found in this four-season vacation community.
In spring and summer enjoy fishing, golfing, boating, hiking, and biking. Go on a hunting adventure in fall or take foliage walks, watch wildlife and delight in the brilliant colors of autumn! When the snow falls in the Valley, come and ski at Sugarloaf (rated one of the best places to ski in the East) or snowmobile, snowboard or skate in this wintertime wonderland. We are proud to be the home of Carrabassett Valley Academy, one of the premier schools for alpine skiing and snowboarding instruction in the country.
Other areas of interest include the Bigelow Mountain Range, Appalachian Trail, Narrow Gauge Pathway and Sugarloaf Golf Club to name only a few!
Whether your vacation plans include fishing, boating, leaf-peeping, hunting or rushing down the ski slopes, a wealth of incredible adventures await you in scenic Carrabassett Valley!
source: Maine's Northwestern Mountains
Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
110 trails
- Hike
121 trails
- Trail Running
121 trails
Region Details
- 22
- 25
- 41
- 16
- 5
Region Status
Open as of Oct 6, 2022
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 277
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 110
- Trails E-Bike
- 10
- Trails Hike
- 121
- Trails Trail Running
- 121
- Trails Snowshoe
- 9
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 118
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 30
- Total Distance
- 283 miles
- Total Descent
- 84,886 ft
- Total Vertical
- 3,719 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 4,210 ft
- Reports
- 618
- Photos
- 174
- Ridden Counter
- 40,137
Articles
Destination Guide: Where to Sleep, Eat, Drink, and Play in Sugarloaf
Jun 29, 2021 from skimag.com
A ski traveler's guide to planning a trip to Maine's biggest resort.
Sub Regions
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Carrabassett Valley Trail Network
- 23
- 39
- 10
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Sugarloaf Mountain Resort
- 2
- 2
- 5
- 5
Popular Carrabassett Valley Mountain Biking Trails
Carrabassett Valley Mountain Bike Routes
| title | rating | distance |
|---|---|---|
| NEMBAfest Ride No. 2 | 7 miles | |
| NEMBAfest Ride No. 4 | 13 miles | |
| NEMBAfest Ride No. 1 | 9 miles | |
| NEMBAfest Ride No. 6 | 23 miles | |
| NEMBAfest Ride No. 3 | 9 miles | |
| CV Enduro | 18 miles | |
| CVCC 2021 50K Loop | 31 miles | |
| Carrabassett Valley BW | 23 miles | |
| Carrabassett Valley BW | 24 miles | |
| Bruce's 26 mile north side fun loop | 26 miles |
Photos of Carrabassett Valley Mountain Bike
trail: Rock Lobster
17 |
Dec 5, 2022 @ 7:53am
Dec 5, 2022
trail: Rough Trade
458 |
Nov 28, 2016 @ 4:39pm
Nov 28, 2016
trail: Rough Trade
308 |
Nov 28, 2016 @ 4:39pm
Nov 28, 2016
trail: Rough Trade
709 |
Jan 19, 2011 @ 11:34am
Jan 19, 2011Videos of Carrabassett Valley Mountain Bike
trail: Warming Hut Trail
2:52 |
73 |
Oct 17, 2018
trail: Mailboxes
0:12 |
820 |
Aug 28, 2018
trail: 310: Oak Knoll
8:36 |
884 |
Jul 25, 2015
trail: 128: Hurricane
1:51 |
495 |
Jul 11, 2014
trail: Magic Carpet Ride
2:29 |
749 |
May 30, 2012
trail: 128: Hurricane
4:31 |
191 |
Aug 28, 2011
trail: Rookie River Full Descent
4:31 |
79 |
Aug 25, 2022 , Carrabassett Valley
trail: 504: Widowmaker
2:46 |
69 |
Aug 16, 2022 , Carrabassett Valley
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 203: Mike's Mile 59 | Oct 6, 2022 @ 7:14am Oct 6, 2022 | Very Dry | Hmagario | ||
| 355 | Sep 10, 2022 @ 9:20am Sep 10, 2022 | Variable | Mtbcvme SMR | ||
| Crusher DH | Sep 10, 2022 @ 9:20am Sep 10, 2022 | Variable | Mtbcvme SMR | ||
| Rock Lobster | Sep 8, 2022 @ 5:40am Sep 8, 2022 | Variable | Mtbcvme SMR | ||
| Lower Rock Lobster Climb | Sep 7, 2022 @ 10:26am Sep 7, 2022 | Variable | bperkins | ||
| Rookie River | Sep 7, 2022 @ 10:26am Sep 7, 2022 | Variable | bperkins | ||
| Uphill East Side | Sep 7, 2022 @ 10:26am Sep 7, 2022 | Variable | bperkins | ||
| Rookie River Full Descent | Sep 7, 2022 @ 10:26am Sep 7, 2022 | Variable | bperkins | ||
| 103: Moose Bog Loop Behind the Outdoor Center | Sep 6, 2022 @ 8:10am Sep 6, 2022 | Variable | bperkins | ||
| 113: Snowbrook | Sep 6, 2022 @ 8:10am Sep 6, 2022 | Variable | bperkins |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | SamWaterhouse | like | directory | Carrabassett Region NEMBA | Feb 3, 2023 @ 9:30am Feb 3, 2023 |
| update | event | Carrabassett Backcountry Cycle Challenge | Jan 30, 2023 @ 8:38am Jan 30, 2023 | ||
| update | event | Carrabassett Backcountry Cycle Challenge | Jan 23, 2023 @ 9:53am Jan 23, 2023 | ||
| colinreuter | add | event | Carrabassett Backcountry Cycle Challenge | Jan 23, 2023 @ 9:53am Jan 23, 2023 |
| Thebigbostonian | wishlist | route | CV Enduro | Jan 21, 2023 @ 10:58pm Jan 21, 2023 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Far from ready for prime time. Getting up to... | Jun 5, 2022 @ 6:39pm Jun 5, 2022 | ||
 | trail | Logging | Oct 12, 2021 @ 8:47am Oct 12, 2021 | ||
 | trail | Is this closed because of its location on the... | Oct 12, 2021 @ 6:56am Oct 12, 2021 | ||
| trail | Closed and or unrideable oct 2021 | Oct 3, 2021 @ 7:11am Oct 3, 2021 | ||
| trail | Great flowy downhill !! Took oak knoll up- now... | Aug 6, 2021 @ 3:05pm Aug 6, 2021 |
Local Badges
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10 Blue Trails523 awarded -
10 Green Trails459 awarded -
10 Black Trails117 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k93 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge1 awarded -
Completionist0 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 110 | 96 miles | 17,579 ft | 44 miles | 2,523 ft | #208 | #98 | 173 | 613 | 18 | 10,896 | |
| E-Bike | 10 | 8 miles | 5,079 ft | 6 miles | 2,152 ft | 501 | 1 | 84 | ||||
| Hike | 121 | 199 miles | 40,069 ft | 90 miles | 3,717 ft | #152 | #87 | 600 | 797 | |||
| Trail Running | 121 | 199 miles | 40,069 ft | 90 miles | 3,717 ft | #152 | #87 | 601 | 152 | |||
| Snowshoe | 9 | 10 miles | 492 ft | 4 miles | 449 ft | 4 | 1 | 65 | ||||
| Downhill Ski | 118 | 41 miles | 38,215 ft | 39 miles | 2,920 ft | 1 | 4 | 2,266 | ||||
| Nordic Ski | 30 | 31 miles | 3,455 ft | 13 miles | 774 ft | 4 | 1 | 441 |
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