more stats
1,289 ft
Distance
104 ft
Climb
00:03:19
Avg time
104 ft
Altitude change
238 ft
Altitude min
342 ft
Altitude max
238 ft
Altitude start
341 ft
Altitude end
8.1%
Grade
3.2%
Grade max
14.3%
Grade min
1,109 ft
Distance climb
180 ft
Distance flat
00:03:19
Avg time

Insulator Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bond Brook Preserve
    Augusta, Maine
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #43594 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #122031 in Trail Running
    • #135989 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #210 in Mountain Biking · Maine [+]
    • #1,137 in Trail Running
    • #1,541 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    City of Augusta

Tough climb near the power lines

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 101 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
All
  • 778 rides
  • Last: Oct 12, 2026
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Insulator Trail Reports

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Sep 27, 2026 @ 10:47am (America/Moncton)
Sep 27, 2026
 Not too leafy yet
Jul 23, 2026 @ 11:53am (America/Moncton)
Jul 23, 2026
Oct 23, 2025 @ 10:02am (America/Moncton)
Oct 23, 2025
Apr 26, 2024 @ 12:43pm
Apr 26, 2024
 Trails are all clear! There is the occassional stick and some decent leaf coverage in places, but the trails are looking great, especially...
Oct 20, 2022 @ 12:08am
Oct 20, 2022
 Hero dirt, leaves on the ground make it slick tho. Hard to discern trail from not trail.
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Status:
on Sep 27, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Insulator located?
      Insulator is located in Bond Brook Preserve, Augusta, Maine, United States. It is part of the Bond Brook Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.32495, -69.79021.
      ▼ How hard is Insulator?
      Insulator is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 8.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Insulator?
      Insulator has 104 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 238 ft to 342 ft.
      ▼ Is Insulator a point to point trail?
      Insulator is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Insulator?
      Insulator is 1,289 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Insulator?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Insulator. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Insulator? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Insulator are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Insulator?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Insulator. The trail is 1,289 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Insulator?
      Insulator is a very popular trail. There have been 2,715 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,352 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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