8.0 miles
Distance
487 ft
Climb
-490 ft
Descent
73 ft
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Ride from Bissell Brothers to the Stroudwater trail - out and back.

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Bissell_Stroudwater is a 8 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Portland Maine. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 8 trails. This route climbs 487 ft with a max elevation of 73 ft then descends -490 ft.
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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Out & Back
  • Bike type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
More Stats for Bissell_Stroudwater mountain bike route
  • Altitude min
    0 ft
  • Altitude start
    11 ft
  • Altitude end
    10 ft
  • Grade max
    -19.4%
  • Grade min
    18.2%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Stroudwater Trail (Blueberry Rd to Stroudwater)
May 16, 2023 @ 11:08am
May 16, 2023
About 30ft of wet/mud just off the trailhead, but otherwise dry with the exception of a couple wet patches where you would expect.
Stroudwater Trail Ext (Hutchinson to Spring St+)
Apr 24, 2022 @ 6:28am
Apr 24, 2022
Stroudwater Trail (Hutchins Dr to Blueberry Rd)
Feb 20, 2022 @ 11:12am
Feb 20, 2022
Recommend studs only until the ice melts.
Congress to Frost
May 24, 2020 @ 9:42am
May 24, 2020
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