more stats
1,808 ft
Distance
13 ft
Climb
-97 ft
Descent
00:02:46
Avg time
-84 ft
Altitude change
143 ft
Altitude min
227 ft
Altitude max
227 ft
Altitude start
144 ft
Altitude end
-4.6%
Grade
-20.6%
Grade max
12.6%
Grade min
249 ft
Distance climb
1,247 ft
Distance down
312 ft
Distance flat
00:02:46
Avg time

Flow Train Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Essex Woods
    Bangor, Maine
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #262411 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #144166 in E-Biking
    • #358644 in Trail Running
    • #332555 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,622 in Mountain Biking · Maine [+]
    • #498 in E-Biking
    • #3,069 in Trail Running
    • #2,937 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Year Opened
    2018
  • Land Owner
    Bangor Parks & Recreation

Fun and flowy

Tags
BermsFlowy

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 5 rides
  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • 165 rides
  • Last: Oct 30, 2026
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Flow Train Trail Reports

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Sep 2, 2025 @ 9:11am
Sep 2, 2025
Not approved
Couple wet spots
Jul 26, 2025 @ 8:05am
Jul 26, 2025
Not approved
trees and bushes hanging down, close to blocking engrance
Apr 10, 2023 @ 11:54pm
Apr 10, 2023
Oct 8, 2021 @ 9:47am
Oct 8, 2021
Jun 27, 2021 @ 5:11am
Jun 27, 2021
 2 berms up top have been built up some. Riding well
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on Apr 10, 2023
Wet
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Flow Train located?
      Flow Train is located in Essex Woods, Bangor, Maine, United States. It is part of the Essex Woods trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.82709, -68.76786.
      ▼ How hard is Flow Train?
      Flow Train is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Flow Train?
      Flow Train has 13 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 97 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 143 ft to 227 ft.
      ▼ Is Flow Train a point to point trail?
      Flow Train is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Flow Train?
      Flow Train is 1,808 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Flow Train?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Flow Train. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Flow Train? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Flow Train are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Flow Train?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Flow Train. The trail is 1,808 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Flow Train?
      Flow Train is a moderately popular trail. There have been 749 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,201 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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