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6.4 miles
Distance
862 ft
Climb
-868 ft
Descent
393 ft
High Point
-6 ft
Altitude change
79 ft
Altitude min
95 ft
Altitude start
89 ft
Altitude end
-41%
Grade max
21.3%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
3,858 ft
Distance flat
6 Miler in Blackstrap - will report after ride tomorrow.
Detailed Description
BlackStrap6 is a 6 mile popular intermediate route located near Falmouth Maine. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 32 trails. This route climbs 862 ft with a max elevation of 393 ft then descends -868 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: May 18, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance6 miles
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Avg time1 hr 51 min
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Altitude min79 ft
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Altitude start95 ft
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Altitude end89 ft
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Climb862 ft
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Descent-868 ft
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Grade max-41%
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Grade min21.3%
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Distance climb3 miles
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Distance down3 miles
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Distance flat3,858 ft
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Trails in Route
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Riding area
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypeLoop
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Bike typeAM, XC
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingModerate
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Highland Step Up
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Step up on Hellion being destroyed!!!
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