more stats
2,500 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-33 ft
Descent
00:02:58
Avg time
-25 ft
Altitude change
101 ft
Altitude min
128 ft
Altitude max
128 ft
Altitude start
105 ft
Altitude end
-1%
Grade
-6.9%
Grade max
5.7%
Grade min
505 ft
Distance climb
1,007 ft
Distance down
991 ft
Distance flat
00:02:58
Avg time

Comet Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hamblen
    Gorham, Maine
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #8709 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #28639 in E-Biking
    • #308275 in Trail Running
    • #146869 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #53 in Mountain Biking · Maine [+]
    • #113 in E-Biking
    • #2,609 in Trail Running
    • #1,672 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm

Machine built flow trail along three ridges that each descend towards the Little River. This trail has big berms, flowy descents and some short climbs. Comet is one directional starting to the right of the double track climb and finishing along the river trail.

Tags
BermsFlowyMachine-built
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 12 rides
  • 10 miles average
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  • 208 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 1,098 rides
  • Last: Oct 8, 2026
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Comet Trail Reports

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Apr 27, 2026 @ 5:05pm (America/New_York)
Apr 27, 2026
 Excellent
May 28, 2025 @ 4:31pm
May 28, 2025
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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Status:
on Apr 27, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      mappermook mappermook
      Much longer than the other 2 downhill trails in this pod, with way more climbing. A really fun XC style trail.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Comet located?
      Comet is located in Hamblen, Gorham, Maine, United States. It is part of the Hamblen trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.714, -70.42115.
      ▼ How hard is Comet?
      Comet is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Comet?
      Comet has 8 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 33 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 101 ft to 128 ft.
      ▼ Is Comet a point to point trail?
      Yes, Comet is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Comet?
      Comet is 2,500 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Comet?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Comet. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Comet? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Comet are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Comet?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Comet. The trail is 2,500 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Comet?
      Comet is a very popular trail. There have been 2,536 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,972 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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