87.7 miles
Distance
1,199 ft
Climb
-1,168 ft
Descent
273 ft
High Point
Supporters, Builders, Maintainers & Land Managers of Down East Sunrise (DEST) Trail
  • Sunrise Trail Coalition
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Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Horse
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • ATV/ORV/OHV
    • Snowmobile
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Washington County
    Pembroke, Maine
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green rate
  • Trail Type
    Rail Trail
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Global Ranking
    #103357 in Mountain Biking
  • Year Opened
    2009
  • Land Manager
    Maine DACF BPL

The Down East Sunrise Trail is 87 miles and is the longest off-road trail on the East Coast Greenway through a natural landscape of green forests and vast marshes, habitat for iconic moose, beavers, eagles, wild turkeys and white tail deer. Open to bicycles, walking, horses, cross country skiing, ATVs, snowmobiles and the occasional dog sled, the trail offers a multi-season chance to see downeast Maine in a new and very old light. This inactive rail corridor is an unpaved tour of the back country with gentle grades and opportunities for lodging, dining, camping, recreational fishing and learning about downeast history.

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https://www.sunrisetrail.org/plan-your-trip/where-to-park/

Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Down East Sunrise Trail (DEST) bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    31 ft
  • Altitude min
    9 ft
  • Altitude start
    100 ft
  • Altitude end
    131 ft
  • Grade max
    -5.3%
  • Grade min
    10.4%
  • Distance climb
    35 miles
  • Distance down
    40 miles
  • Distance flat
    13 miles
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      Aug 13, 2020 @ 3:56am
      Aug 13, 2020
      		 Dry and dusty. This was my first time riding the trail. I parked at Washington Junction and headed out. First 2-3 miles are somewhat shady but the...
      Mar 21, 2020 @ 1:58pm
      Mar 21, 2020
      		 Large spots are very muddy
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