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2,907 ft
Distance
18 ft
Climb
-85 ft
Descent
00:03:46
Avg time
-67 ft
Altitude change
73 ft
Altitude min
148 ft
Altitude max
140 ft
Altitude start
72 ft
Altitude end
-2.3%
Grade
-20.9%
Grade max
8.5%
Grade min
584 ft
Distance climb
1,486 ft
Distance down
837 ft
Distance flat
00:03:46
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Cascade Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hamblen
    Gorham, Maine
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Ladder Bridge

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Cascade is a 2,907 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Gorham Maine. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. It features berm and ladder bridge. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 rides
  • 10 miles average
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  • 146 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 941 rides
  • Last: Aug 19, 2026
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Jul 16, 2025 @ 11:44am
Jul 16, 2025
May 28, 2025 @ 4:31pm
May 28, 2025
 Some mud
May 11, 2025 @ 6:30pm
May 11, 2025
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Apr 20, 2025 @ 3:19pm
Apr 20, 2025
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Apr 16, 2025 @ 9:28am
Apr 16, 2025
 Berms/machine made trail is soft, need a couple of weeks drive weather to setup. Mud and standing water in low spots.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Cascade

        ▼ Where is Cascade located?
        Cascade is located in Hamblen, Gorham, Maine, United States. It is part of the Hamblen trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.70844, -70.41768.
        ▼ How hard is Cascade?
        Cascade is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.3%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cascade?
        Cascade has 18 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 85 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 73 ft to 148 ft.
        ▼ Is Cascade a point to point trail?
        Cascade is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Cascade?
        Cascade is 2,907 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cascade?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Cascade. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Cascade?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Cascade are:
        • December (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Cascade? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cascade are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Cascade?
        The estimated time to ride Cascade is approximately 4 minutes. The trail is 2,907 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Cascade?
        Cascade is a very popular trail. There have been 2,285 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,462 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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