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1.3 miles
Distance
327 ft
Climb
-69 ft
Descent
1,415 ft
High Point
259 ft
Altitude change
1,118 ft
Altitude min
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

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 [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • 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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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 5 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 56 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 146 rides
  • Last: Aug 21, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Bootlegger

        ▼ 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?
        Bootlegger is best visited during: May-Oct.
        ▼ 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 busy is Bootlegger?
        Bootlegger is a very popular trail. There have been 278 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 352 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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