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3,264 ft
Distance
156 ft
Climb
-142 ft
Descent
00:10:24
Avg time
13 ft
Altitude change
705 ft
Altitude min
863 ft
Altitude max
850 ft
Altitude start
863 ft
Altitude end
0.4%
Grade
-32.2%
Grade max
25.7%
Grade min
1,860 ft
Distance climb
1,404 ft
Distance down
00:10:24
Avg time

Back-Breaker Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Gould Academy
    Bethel, Maine
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #11075 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #82461 in Trail Running
    • #87269 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Face
  • Land Owner
    Gould Academy

This trail starts from the top of the mountain and goes down the backside. There are many features such as jumps and drops but they all have easy ways around them. The trail goes all downhill until it loops back up and connects onto the race loop.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 miles avg distance
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Back-Breaker

        ▼ Where is Back-Breaker located?
        Back-Breaker is located in Gould Academy, Bethel, Maine, United States. It is part of the Gould Academy trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.40138, -70.80517.
        ▼ How hard is Back-Breaker?
        Back-Breaker is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 0.4%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Back-Breaker?
        Back-Breaker has 156 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 142 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 705 ft to 863 ft.
        ▼ Is Back-Breaker a point to point trail?
        Back-Breaker is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Back-Breaker?
        Back-Breaker is 3,264 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Back-Breaker?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Back-Breaker. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Back-Breaker?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Back-Breaker are:
        • July (38 activities)
        • September (22 activities)
        • August (20 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Back-Breaker? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Back-Breaker are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Back-Breaker?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Back-Breaker. The trail is 3,264 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Back-Breaker?
        Back-Breaker is a moderately popular trail. There have been 372 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 577 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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