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2,454 ft
Distance
26 ft
Climb
-38 ft
Descent
00:04:19
Avg time
-13 ft
Altitude change
272 ft
Altitude min
310 ft
Altitude max
310 ft
Altitude start
295 ft
Altitude end
-0.5%
Grade
-9.1%
Grade max
13%
Grade min
446 ft
Distance climb
686 ft
Distance down
1,322 ft
Distance flat
00:04:19
Avg time

Gorham Way Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Alden Hill/USM
    Gorham, Maine
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #60940 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #33816 in E-Biking
    • #142167 in Trail Running
    • #114021 in Hiking
    • #16462 in Snowshoeing
  • State Ranking
    #310 in Mountain Biking · Maine [+]
    • #135 in E-Biking
    • #1,359 in Trail Running
    • #1,252 in Hiking
    • #420 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Year Opened
    2016

twisty trail with some slight grade to it.

Tags
Tight and twisty

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 6 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 184 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 1,436 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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Gorham Way Trail Reports

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May 5, 2026 @ 5:54pm (America/New_York)
May 5, 2026
Good. Excellent leaf blowing. Thanks NEMBA!
Jun 25, 2025 @ 5:46pm
Jun 25, 2025
Excellent. Love this trail. Fun flow.
May 26, 2025 @ 3:06pm
May 26, 2025
Excellent
May 25, 2025 @ 3:14pm
May 25, 2025
Did it in reverse this time and it actually flows pretty well. I usually start just as you come off the Climb trail 1. Trail fun either way.
Apr 20, 2025 @ 3:19pm
Apr 20, 2025
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on May 5, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Gorham Way located?
      Gorham Way is located in Alden Hill/USM, Gorham, Maine, United States. It is part of the Alden Hill/USM trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.68402, -70.45727.
      ▼ How hard is Gorham Way?
      Gorham Way is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Gorham Way?
      Gorham Way has 26 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 38 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 272 ft to 310 ft.
      ▼ Is Gorham Way a point to point trail?
      Gorham Way is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Gorham Way?
      Gorham Way is 2,454 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Gorham Way?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Gorham Way. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Gorham Way?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Gorham Way are:
      • July (96 activities)
      • June (89 activities)
      • August (82 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Gorham Way? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Gorham Way are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Gorham Way?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Gorham Way. The trail is 2,454 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Gorham Way?
      Gorham Way is a very popular trail. There have been 3,762 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,138 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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