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1.7 miles
Distance
213 ft
Climb
-188 ft
Descent
00:18:18
Avg time
26 ft
Altitude change
720 ft
Altitude min
866 ft
Altitude max
730 ft
Altitude start
755 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-17.7%
Grade max
18.7%
Grade min
3,570 ft
Distance climb
3,589 ft
Distance down
1,867 ft
Distance flat
00:18:18
Avg time

Big Bacon Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bacon Hill / Long Mountain
    Bethel, Maine
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #116391 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #46790 in Trail Running
    • #84330 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    June 1-November 15
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge
  • Year Opened
    2019
  • Land Owner
    Inland Woods + Trails serving

This trail can be ridden in either direction. A small portion of it is on an old woods road; the rest is singletrack. If you ride it counter clockwise you will have to turn left and ride around Little Bacon (again since you will already have done that to get to the start of Big Bacon), if you go clockwise, you will have less Little Bacon to ride since Little Bacon is a one way trail. More Bacon or less Bacon, it's your choice.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 25 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
All
  • 191 rides
  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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Big Bacon Trail Reports

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May 2, 2026 @ 8:58am (America/New_York)
May 2, 2026
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Jul 19, 2025 @ 12:09pm
Jul 19, 2025
Jun 8, 2025 @ 12:52pm
Jun 8, 2025
The whole system needs a little love but it's a fun loop. Great X/C.
May 15, 2025 @ 11:18am
May 15, 2025
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Nov 20, 2024 @ 3:58pm
Nov 20, 2024
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on May 2, 2026
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Big Bacon located?
      Big Bacon is located in Bacon Hill / Long Mountain, Bethel, Maine, United States. It is part of the Bacon Hill / Long Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.3319, -70.75835.
      ▼ How hard is Big Bacon?
      Big Bacon is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Big Bacon?
      Big Bacon has 213 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 188 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 720 ft to 866 ft.
      ▼ Is Big Bacon a point to point trail?
      Big Bacon is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Big Bacon?
      Big Bacon is 1.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Big Bacon?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Big Bacon. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Big Bacon?
      Big Bacon is best visited during: June 1-November 15.
      ▼ How do I access Big Bacon? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Big Bacon are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Big Bacon?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 18 minutes to ride Big Bacon. The trail is 1.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Big Bacon?
      Big Bacon is a very popular trail. There have been 537 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 654 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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