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2,907 ft
Distance
18 ft
Climb
-85 ft
Descent
00:03:30
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
00:03:30
Avg time

Cascade Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hamblen
    Gorham, Maine
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #187235 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #29545 in E-Biking
    • #125051 in Trail Running
    • #102969 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #931 in Mountain Biking · Maine [+]
    • #116 in E-Biking
    • #1,173 in Trail Running
    • #1,131 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Ladder Bridge

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AI Generated Description

Cascade is a 2,907 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Gorham Maine. Highlights include a waterfall. It has skinnies. 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.

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BermsSkinniesWaterfall

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 6 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 204 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 1,008 rides
  • Last: Oct 21, 2026
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Cascade Trail Reports

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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
reporter
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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Avg: 4 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to cascade-591995 trailhead (43.708440, -70.417680)

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      1 Review & Comments

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      While it's not the most exciting trail, there are some fun sections and it's a beautiful connector trail.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Cascade. The trail is 2,907 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cascade?
      Cascade is a very popular trail. There have been 2,427 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,671 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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