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- Unknown
- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Dry
- Very Dry
Trail Ridden Direction
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The colour categories are based on what percentage of riders are riding a trail in its intended direction.
- > 96%
- > 90%
- > 80%
- > 70%
- > 50%
- < 50%
Trail Last Ridden
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- < 2 days
- < 1 week
- < 2 weeks
- < 1 month
- < 6 months
- > 6 months
Trail Ridden Direction
The intended direction a trail should be ridden.
- Downhill Only
- Downhill Primary
- Both Directions
- Uphill Primary
- Uphill Only
- One Direction
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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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- most popular
- popular
- less popular
- not popular
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Trail Difficulties
Trail Report Status
- Access Road/Trail
- White
- Green
- Blue
- Black
- Double Black Diamond
Trail Report Status
- Clear / Green
- Minor Issue / Yellow
- Significant Issue / Amber
- Closed
- Land Owner Overlay
- Wilderness (typically no bikes in USA)
- BLM (public)
- USFS (Wildlife sanctuaries darker than usfs)
- State land
- Indigenous
- Military
Trail Conditions
- Unknown
- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Dry
- Very Dry
- Map Markers
Trail Head
Photo
Directory Listing
Riding Area
TTF
Parking
Viewpoint
Information
Warning
Directions
Sight
Restrooms
eBike Charging Point
Water Fountain/Source
Gate
Trail Sign
Table or Bench
Ladder
Stairs
Bridge
Camping
Cabin
Lodge
Bear Cache
Dock
Ranger Station
Summit
Other
Essex Woods encompasses about 70 acres of land and includes a popular sledding hill. Parking is available off Watchmaker Street. The trails run through wetlands and reforested areas and is an appropriate location for hiking, mountain biking and cross country skiing.
In 2016 the local NEMBA Chapter started to reclaim old trails and build modern trails on the property. You will find some of the best trails in the area with something for all abilities of rider.
In 2016 the local NEMBA Chapter started to reclaim old trails and build modern trails on the property. You will find some of the best trails in the area with something for all abilities of rider.
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
google parking directions Region Details
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Activities
Region Status
Open as of Sep 15, 2019 ago
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Global Ranking
- #4,481
- State Ranking
- #32
- Trails (view details)
- 27
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 27
- Trails Hike
- 27
- Trails Trail Running
- 27
- Total Distance
- 5 miles
- Total Descent
- 985 ft
- Total Vertical
- 120 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 237 ft
- Reports
- 18
- Photos
- 6
- Ridden Counter
- 1,234
Popular Essex Woods Mountain Biking Trails
Essex Woods Mountain Bike Routes
| title | rating | distance |
|---|---|---|
| PR NEMBA Spring Opener Ride "Essex Woods" | 2 miles | |
| Essex Woods to BCF Fat Bike Loops | 14 miles |
Recent Ridelog Activity in Region
Today
- 1 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
Yesterday
- 1 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
Past Week
- 7 rides
- 7 miles avg distance
Photos of Essex Woods Mountain Bike
trail: Rat a Tat
11 |
Jul 23, 2019 @ 6:52pm
Jul 23, 2019
trail: Rat a Tat
8 |
Jul 23, 2019 @ 6:52pm
Jul 23, 2019
trail: Highway to Heck
8 |
Jun 4, 2019 @ 8:38am
Jun 4, 2019
trail: Main Trail to Railbed
15 |
Apr 23, 2019 @ 7:19am
Apr 23, 2019Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dogonit | Sep 15, 2019 @ 6:58pm Sep 15, 2019 | Dry | WillieJacobsz TRAILFORKS | ||
| Flow Train | Sep 4, 2019 @ 9:39am Sep 4, 2019 | Variable | schlockinz | ||
| Spine Trail (The Spine) | Sep 4, 2019 @ 9:37am Sep 4, 2019 | Variable | schlockinz | ||
| Straight Six | Sep 4, 2019 @ 9:36am Sep 4, 2019 | Dry | schlockinz | ||
| Power Line Trail | Jun 4, 2019 @ 8:12am Jun 4, 2019 | Dry | Sedonajohn | ||
| Sledhill Climb | Jun 4, 2019 @ 8:12am Jun 4, 2019 | Dry | Sedonajohn | ||
| Highway to Heck | Jun 4, 2019 @ 8:12am Jun 4, 2019 | Variable | Sedonajohn | ||
| Powerline Climb | Jun 4, 2019 @ 8:12am Jun 4, 2019 | Dry | Sedonajohn | ||
| Cup Cake | Jun 4, 2019 @ 8:12am Jun 4, 2019 | Dry | Sedonajohn | ||
| Spine Connector | Jun 4, 2019 @ 8:12am Jun 4, 2019 | Dry | Sedonajohn |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | WillieJacobsz | add | report | Dogonit | Sep 15, 2019 @ 6:59pm Sep 15, 2019 |
 | Macsteamer | update | trail | Spine Climb aka: (Eric's Other Half) and 1 more | Sep 15, 2019 @ 4:32pm Sep 15, 2019 |
 | Deadgrounds | comment | trail | Fall Line Bridge Trail | Sep 11, 2019 @ 2:14pm Sep 11, 2019 |
 | schlockinz | add | report | Straight Six and 2 more | Sep 4, 2019 @ 9:37am Sep 4, 2019 |
| schlockinz | comment | trail | Spine Trail (The Spine) | Sep 4, 2019 @ 9:36am Sep 4, 2019 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Fun but the bridge is thin and falling apart | Sep 11, 2019 @ 2:14pm Sep 11, 2019 | ||
| trail | Not closed, definitely riding well | Sep 4, 2019 @ 9:36am Sep 4, 2019 | ||
 | report | Trees still down on trail | Jul 23, 2019 @ 6:46pm Jul 23, 2019 | ||
| trail | Small skills course | Jul 23, 2019 @ 6:43pm Jul 23, 2019 | ||
| trail | Cleared and ready to ride after the storm | Nov 5, 2017 @ 5:20pm Nov 5, 2017 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bog - Northeast Penjajawoc Preserve | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2.2 km | |
| Bangor City Forest | 4 | 17 | 2 | 2.9 km | |
| The Bog - Walden-Parke Preserve | 3 | 12 | 1 | 2.9 km | |
| Newman & Bangor Hill | 5 | 3 | 8 | 5.6 km | |
| Orono Land Trust | 5 | 14 | 2 | 7.1 km |
Local Badges
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