more stats
2,218 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-5 ft
Descent
00:03:45
Avg time
5 ft
Altitude change
269 ft
Altitude min
281 ft
Altitude max
269 ft
Altitude start
276 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-3.2%
Grade max
3.4%
Grade min
423 ft
Distance climb
230 ft
Distance down
1,565 ft
Distance flat
00:03:45
Avg time
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Down Log Dare Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Mount Apatite
    Auburn, Maine
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #10652 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #82615 in Trail Running
    • #47486 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Rock Face

Great singletrack and doubletrack trails. Lots of rocks, well drained, and well maintained. There is also a mineral quarry to interest the non riding folk.

Lots more than what's mapped. Lots of upcoming work is planned as well. Worth the trip of you're within an hour or so.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 19 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 191 rides
  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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Down Log Dare Trail Reports

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Oct 25, 2020 @ 12:15pm
Oct 25, 2020
Jun 5, 2019 @ 5:01pm
Jun 5, 2019
 Tree down 400 feet in.
Jun 5, 2019 @ 5:00pm
Jun 5, 2019
 Tree down 300 feet in....
Oct 17, 2018 @ 9:13am
Oct 17, 2018
 reporter Open and clear. Wet spots in a few areas but it had rained a day or so earlier. Someone had just leaf-blown the entire trail and it was riding...
Nov 1, 2017 @ 1:39pm
Nov 1, 2017
 A couple small tree down across trail, can ride over or around. Very leaf covered with lots of small branches and sticks covering trail surface....
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Status:
on Oct 25, 2020
Ideal
Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions About Down Log Dare

      ▼ Where is Down Log Dare located?
      Down Log Dare is located in Mount Apatite, Auburn, Maine, United States. It is part of the Mount Apatite trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.08468, -70.28331.
      ▼ How hard is Down Log Dare?
      Down Log Dare is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Down Log Dare?
      Down Log Dare has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 5 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 269 ft to 281 ft.
      ▼ How long is Down Log Dare?
      Down Log Dare is 2,218 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Down Log Dare?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Down Log Dare. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Down Log Dare?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Down Log Dare are:
      • July (32 activities)
      • August (26 activities)
      • June (20 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Down Log Dare? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Down Log Dare are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Down Log Dare?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Down Log Dare. The trail is 2,218 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Down Log Dare?
      Down Log Dare is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 836 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 847 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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