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6.2 miles
Distance
702 ft
Climb
-695 ft
Descent
01:11:12
Avg time
6 ft
Altitude change
1,105 ft
Altitude min
1,448 ft
Altitude max
1,168 ft
Altitude start
1,175 ft
Altitude end
-21.9%
Grade max
27.5%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
4,019 ft
Distance flat
01:11:12
Avg time

Hedgehog Hill Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • ATV/ORV/OHV
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Mount Blue State Park
    Weld, Maine
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in ATVing/Offroading
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #152495 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #226773 in E-Biking
    • #353032 in Trail Running
    • #341032 in Hiking
    • #15194 in Dirtbiking
    • #5890 in ATVing/Offroading
    • #22702 in Horseback
    • #19244 in Snowshoeing
    • #47904 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #701 in Mountain Biking · Maine [+]
    • #746 in E-Biking
    • #3,030 in Trail Running
    • #3,048 in Hiking
    • #14 in Dirtbiking
    • #18 in ATVing/Offroading
    • #46 in Horseback
    • #507 in Snowshoeing
    • #360 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Rock Garden

This is a rugged backcountry loop through the heart of Mount Blue State Park. It is recommended to do this loop counter-clockwise because of a very steep and technical section on Chandler Hill. Excellent views can be had by taking the Hedgehog Hill Summit Spur to the viewpoint. There are lots of hills, some of which are quite steep, rocky technical terrain, and loose surfaces on this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Hedgehog Hill Loop Trail Reports

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Jul 30, 2021 @ 6:54am
Jul 30, 2021
 These are old school western Maine double track trails with lots of rocks, roots, mudholes and steep, punishing climbs. If that's your thing, you...
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Avg: 3.7 (2 votes)
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      mgrohman
      A fat bike is probably best for this -- it's very rough going. Definitely not a gravel bike.
      Eabbas
      Overgrown snowmobile/cross country ski trail double track that is doable but not very fun on a bike. There are a few other trails up top that are a little better, but I would not choose to ride this on my bike again!
      KTMINNH
      Not great for mountain biking. Multi use ATV/Snowmobile trail big rocks very rough for a bicycle.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hedgehog Hill Loop located?
      Hedgehog Hill Loop is located in Mount Blue State Park, Weld, Maine, United States. It is part of the Mount Blue State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.7109, -70.37953.
      ▼ How hard is Hedgehog Hill Loop?
      Hedgehog Hill Loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hedgehog Hill Loop?
      Hedgehog Hill Loop has 702 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 695 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,105 ft to 1,448 ft.
      ▼ Is Hedgehog Hill Loop a point to point trail?
      Hedgehog Hill Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hedgehog Hill Loop?
      Hedgehog Hill Loop is 6.2 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hedgehog Hill Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hedgehog Hill Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Hedgehog Hill Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hedgehog Hill Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hedgehog Hill Loop?
      The estimated time to ride Hedgehog Hill Loop is approximately 1 hour 11 minutes. The trail is 6.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Hedgehog Hill Loop?
      Hedgehog Hill Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 6 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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