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876 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
00:02:54
Avg time
11 ft
Altitude change
214 ft
Altitude min
226 ft
Altitude max
216 ft
Altitude start
226 ft
Altitude end
1.2%
Grade
-1.3%
Grade max
2.7%
Grade min
364 ft
Distance climb
49 ft
Distance down
400 ft
Distance flat
00:02:54
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Desire Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Weeks/Moody's
    Gorham, Maine
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 25 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #36746 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #32194 in Trail Running
    • #51926 in Hiking
    • #364 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

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Desire is a 876 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Gorham Maine. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 6 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 240 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 1,503 rides
  • Last: Aug 23, 2026
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on Apr 20, 2025
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        Directions to desire trailhead (43.661330, -70.455670)

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        Jul 5, 2020 @ 3:53pm
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        3:21 | 6598 | Jun 24, 2013 , Gorham

        Routes with this trail

        5.0 7 miles 340 ft 32
        Based on recommendation from other riders, this could be a good loop for first timers. Will modify if needed.
        7 miles 322 ft 22
        Another option that gets more downhill added to the ride.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Desire

        Where is Desire located?
        Desire is located in Weeks/Moody's, Gorham, Maine, United States. It is part of the Weeks/Moody's trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.66133, -70.45567.
        How hard is Desire?
        Desire is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.2%.
        What is the elevation gain for Desire?
        Desire has 10 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 214 ft to 226 ft.
        How long is Desire?
        Desire is 876 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Desire?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Desire. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Desire?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Desire are:
        • July (94 activities)
        • October (88 activities)
        • June (80 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Desire? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Desire are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Desire?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Desire. The trail is 876 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Desire?
        Desire is a very popular trail. There have been 4,180 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,813 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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