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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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Trails are colored based on popularity. The more popular a trail is, the more red. Less popular trails trend towards green.
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SavePopular Trail Networks
view all areas »Maine trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped thousands of trails and shared thousands of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Snowshoeing, Gravel Biking, Nordic Skiing, E-Biking, Skiing, Winter Fat Biking, Adaptive Biking, Horseback, Backcountry Skiing, Snowmobiling, ATVing/Offroading, Dirtbiking and Observed Trials. Popular destinations include Carrabassett Valley, Bethel and Portland.
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Region Details
- 435
- 118
- 1,167
- 1,193
- 248
- 30
- 2
- 1
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 5,427
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 3,194
- Trails E-Bike
- 1,086
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 1,096
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 277
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 511
- Trails Horse
- 211
- Trails Hike
- 4,274
- Trails Trail Running
- 4,251
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 32
- Trails Observed Trials
- 9
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 89
- Trails Snowmobile
- 122
- Trails Snowshoe
- 1,472
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 698
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 194
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 1,094
- Total Distance
- 3,953 miles
- Total Descent
- 602,520 ft
- Total Vertical
- 5,252 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 5,252 ft
- Reports
- 15,642
- Photos
- 2,973
- Completed Counter
- 527,114
Articles
Video: ‘MAINE LINE’ Explores the Trails Putting Maine on the MTB Map
Oct 8, 2025 from pinkbike.com
Ben Farrell and crew celebrate the state’s underrated riding in this new short film.
The 7 Most Beautiful Coastal Hikes in the U.S.
May 30, 2025 from outsideonline.com
The beach can be adventurous, too. Explore the best coastal hikes in the U.S., from short walks to ambitious through-hikes.
Recommended Routes: Acadia National Park, Maine - CyclingTips
Mar 30, 2021 from cyclingtips.com
There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.
Video & Photo Report: Richie Rude, Peter Ostroski, & More Take Part in Underground Trans New England Enduro
Feb 2, 2021 from pinkbike.com
A week traveling and camping while riding some of the best trails you may or may not have known about in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.
Sub Regions
- Androscoggin County (56)
- Aroostook County (81)
- Cumberland County (Greater Portland) (1,171)
- Harpswell (0)
- Franklin County (374)
- Carrabassett Region (179)
- Hancock County (72)
- Kennebec County (203)
- Knox County (101)
- Lincoln County (91)
- Oxford County (270)
- Mahoosuc Region (190)
- Penobscot County (328)
- Piscataquis County (52)
- Sagadahoc County (Six Rivers Region) (220)
- Somerset County (17)
- Waldo County (69)
- Washington County (29)
- York County (60)
Popular Maine Mountain Biking Trails
• 70 ★ 3.8 • 2 miles • 155 ft • 1,820 •
Trail that winds alternates between single track in the woods and wide XC ski trail. The single track tends to have some rocks to navigate over or around which makes it slightly harder than beginner but I suspect many beginners would be...
• 100 ★ 3.4 • 835 ft • 2 ft • 1,361 •
Popular green difficulty gravel path. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 1,919 ft • 2 ft • 1,576 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.9 • 2,848 ft • 0 ft • 1,531 •
Machine built flow trail with several features including step-ups, rollers, tabletops and berms. Flows much better since a recent rebuild, and a classic way to end a ride at Blackstrap. Best if you start in the woods up by the sand pit...
• 100 ★ 3.4 • 4,114 ft • 29 ft • 1,505 •
The River Trails is mostly singletrack that skirts along the river. It has a few ups and downs, but mostly flat with some narrower bridge crossings that some beginners may not be comfortable on, but nothing super technical. If you want...
• 95 ★ 3.5 • 3 miles • 149 ft • 1,226 •
Popular white difficulty gravel path. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 24 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.7 • 1 mile • 60 ft • 1,305 •
Super fun trail, top section can be very wet in the spring. Middle section is fast and flowy. Lower section is curvy s's thru the pines. Built to be ridden from north to south.
Maine Mountain Bike Routes
PR NEMBA Spring Opener Ride "Orono" Featured
★ 4.0 • 4 miles • 197 ft • 30 • Out & Back •
PR NEMBA Spring Opener and Social Orono Route
5 miles • 855 ft • 4 • Out & Back •
PR NEMBA Spring Opener Ride "GPM" - ride out on the gravel road (Dead River Trail) up to the connector,...
NEMBAfest 2023: Ride No. 2 Featured
7 miles • 289 ft • 9 • Out & Back •
NEMBAfest 2023: Ride No. 4 Featured
13 miles • 907 ft • 13 • Loop •
9 miles • 926 ft • 11 • Loop •
Tech Loop with 960ft of ascent.
NEMBAfest 2023: Ride No. 3 Featured
9 miles • 883 ft • 7 • Out & Back •
Photos of Maine Mountain Bike
Videos of Maine Mountain Bike
National Scenic Trails & Official Routes
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Sebago To Sea Trail
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| krZWdgZd | wishlist | trail | activity #103582543 and 2 more | Sep 11, 2026 @ 6:35pm 5 hours |
| lkdavidson | wishlist | trail | activity #103535467 | Sep 11, 2026 @ 5:39am 18 hours |
| TrishaGMR6R | wishlist | region | activity #103503004 | Sep 10, 2026 @ 3:15pm 1 day |
| TrishaGMR6R | wishlist | region | activity #103502841 | Sep 10, 2026 @ 3:12pm 1 day |
| TrishaGMR6R | wishlist | region | activity #103502831 | Sep 10, 2026 @ 3:12pm 1 day |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Full agree with Kyle … this trail is at... | Sep 9, 2026 @ 1:21pm 2 days | ||
| trail | Old road bed that wraps around to Norman Mill... | Sep 3, 2026 @ 7:28am Sep 3, 2026 | ||
| trail | Nothing fancy. It's mostly a climbing trail... | Sep 3, 2026 @ 7:19am Sep 3, 2026 | ||
| trail | I rode this the other day. If you like slow,... | Sep 3, 2026 @ 7:09am Sep 3, 2026 | ||
| trail | Old road bed with rocky sections. Oddly enough... | Sep 1, 2026 @ 8:53pm Sep 1, 2026 |
Local Badges
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PR NEMBA 2019 Spring Opener Ride - Essex Woods2 awarded -

10 Green Trails618 awarded -

10 Blue Trails269 awarded -

10 Blue Trails280 awarded -

Epic Ride Climb 2k1 awarded -

Epic Ride 50k0 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Abram Ski Area & Bike Park | bike park | Bethel | |
| Northern Maine Community Trails | bike park | Presque Isle | |
| Freeman Ridge Bike Park | bike park | Kingfield | |
| Black Mountain of Maine Ski Resort | bike park | Rumford | |
| Saddleback Bike Park | bike park | Rangeley |
Upcoming Local Events
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 3,194 | 2,188 miles | 178,852 ft | 866 miles | 3,091 ft | #30 | 2,607 | 15,157 | 124 | 321,603 | ||
| E-Bike | 1,086 | 833 miles | 65,676 ft | 341 miles | 3,087 ft | #37 | 7 | 9,921 | 16 | 10,497 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 1,096 | 1,064 miles | 65,292 ft | 428 miles | 2,726 ft | #35 | 15 | 955 | 17 | 2,604 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 277 | 217 miles | 15,951 ft | 88 miles | 2,198 ft | #37 | 1,010 | 38 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 511 | 495 miles | 30,482 ft | 199 miles | 2,116 ft | #23 | 9 | 1,567 | 5 | 547 | ||
| Horse | 211 | 351 miles | 20,279 ft | 147 miles | 1,955 ft | #40 | 1 | 2,092 | 2 | 87 | ||
| Hike | 4,274 | 3,475 miles | 384,770 ft | 1,359 miles | 5,253 ft | #32 | 258 | 14,890 | 22 | 36,769 | ||
| Trail Running | 4,251 | 3,458 miles | 384,199 ft | 1,355 miles | 5,253 ft | #31 | 12 | 14,890 | 20 | 24,512 | ||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 32 | 166 miles | 6,227 ft | 70 miles | 1,591 ft | #30 | 2,042 | 207 | ||||
| Observed Trials | 9 | 9 miles | 617 ft | 4 miles | 617 ft | #27 | 12 | 116 | 144 | |||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 89 | 304 miles | 11,463 ft | 129 miles | 1,591 ft | #29 | 2,052 | 145 | ||||
| Snowmobile | 122 | 342 miles | 12,382 ft | 145 miles | 1,594 ft | #20 | 3,090 | 2 | 189 | |||
| Snowshoe | 1,472 | 1,091 miles | 79,180 ft | 426 miles | 4,718 ft | #15 | 3 | 4,686 | 9 | 2,254 | ||
| Downhill Ski | 698 | 216 miles | 178,816 ft | 194 miles | 4,065 ft | #16 | 1 | 456 | 19,991 | |||
| Backcountry Ski | 194 | 175 miles | 17,822 ft | 67 miles | 5,236 ft | #19 | 576 | 8 | 5,385 | |||
| Nordic Ski | 1,094 | 908 miles | 59,413 ft | 362 miles | 4,718 ft | #18 | 22 | 1,431 | 5 | 10,568 |
Activities
- Maine Mountain Biking Trails
- Maine E-Biking Trails
- Maine Gravel Biking Trails
- Maine Adaptive Biking Trails
- Maine Winter Fat Biking Trails
- Maine Horseback Trails
- Maine Hiking Trails
- Maine Trail Running Trails
- Maine Dirtbiking Trails
- Maine Observed Trials Trails
- Maine ATVing/Offroading Trails
- Maine Snowmobiling Trails
- Maine Snowshoeing Trails
- Maine Skiing Trails
- Maine Backcountry Skiing Trails
- Maine Nordic Skiing Trails
Trails
Points of Interest
- Bog bridging step down TTF
- Warming hut Cabin
- Katahdin Stream Campground Camping
- Abol Campground Camping
- Wax Building Lodge
- Lonesome Pine Lodge
- Box Shop Hill Viewpoint
- Crommett's Overlook Viewpoint
- Viewpoint Information
- Bigelow Vista Viewpoint
- Sugarloaf Mountain (4,232 ft)
- Sugarloaf Mountain (4,226 ft)
- Crocker Mountain (4,219 ft)
- By canadaka
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