more stats
1.3 miles
Distance
327 ft
Climb
-69 ft
Descent
00:19:29
Avg time
259 ft
Altitude change
1,118 ft
Altitude min
1,415 ft
Altitude max
1,118 ft
Altitude start
1,378 ft
Altitude end
3.6%
Grade
-23.4%
Grade max
30.1%
Grade min
4,803 ft
Distance climb
1,115 ft
Distance down
1,184 ft
Distance flat
00:19:29
Avg time

Bootlegger Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Moosehead Junction Trails
    Greenville, Maine
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 100 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #4793 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #19500 in E-Biking
    • #365157 in Trail Running
    • #127408 in Hiking
    • #318 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #22 in Mountain Biking · Maine [+]
    • #76 in E-Biking
    • #3,136 in Trail Running
    • #1,433 in Hiking
    • #5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    May-Oct
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Gap Jump, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2023
  • Land Owner
    State of Maine

Bootlegger is the primary climbing route to the Moosehead Junction Zone 2 trails.

Access Info

Park at the Little Moose Mountain Trailhead across from Shadow Pond. Trail is marked

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BridgesJumpsRock gardens

Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bootlegger located?
      Bootlegger is located in Moosehead Junction Trails, Greenville, Maine, United States. It is part of the Moosehead Junction Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.4721, -69.62639.
      ▼ How hard is Bootlegger?
      Bootlegger is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 3.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bootlegger?
      Bootlegger has 327 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 69 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,118 ft to 1,415 ft.
      ▼ Is Bootlegger a point to point trail?
      Bootlegger is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bootlegger?
      Bootlegger is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bootlegger?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bootlegger. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bootlegger?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bootlegger are:
      • August (51 activities)
      • July (39 activities)
      • September (34 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Bootlegger? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bootlegger are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bootlegger?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 19 minutes to ride Bootlegger. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bootlegger?
      Bootlegger is a very popular trail. There have been 368 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 484 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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