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1.8 miles
Distance
190 ft
Climb
-183 ft
Descent
00:22:19
Avg time
8 ft
Altitude change
698 ft
Altitude min
838 ft
Altitude max
698 ft
Altitude start
705 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-19.9%
Grade max
18.7%
Grade min
3,773 ft
Distance climb
3,678 ft
Distance down
1,850 ft
Distance flat
00:22:19
Avg time

Little Bacon Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bacon Hill / Long Mountain
    Bethel, Maine
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #38410 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #82515 in Trail Running
    • #82838 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Rock Face, Wallride
  • Year Opened
    2017
  • Land Owner
    Inland Woods and Trails

Little Bacon Hill is a fun short ride. It is one way, clockwise, because of it's single track design and down hills designed to be ridden in that direction. The trail is fairly natural, so expect rocks and roots, as well as berms and some rockwork. There is one challenging up and over rock to session, it can be rolled over without hitting most people's chain rings.

Access Info

From the Long Mountain Trail parking lot, cross the bridge. The climb will start directly ahead. To your right is the end of the trail, and to the left is the Long Mountain Trail.

Bacon Hill is on private property, and the landowner has closed it to riding during deer hunting season (October 27th - November 24th 2018). Please respect the landowner and stay off the trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 34 rides
  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • 246 rides
  • Last: Sep 7, 2026
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        Directions to little-bacon-loop trailhead (44.335360, -70.760920)
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        Bacon Hill Loop | Bethel, ME August 2018
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        4.5 ★★★★★
        6 Ratings
        5 ★ 67%
        4 ★ 17%
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        3 Reviews & Comments

        mac6663
        This and Big Bacon are clean, maintained and riding great. Worth doing laps to lengthen your ride. Many pops and drops with fast tight built berms to get the fun factor up!
        6daysofslay
        Machine built single track what’s not to like? Nice job whoever built the trail.
        Trance242
        Great under 2 mile trail! Killer workout and berms of perfection, one near the end is almost a complete 180° !! A must do if your in the area with a short amount of time.

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Little Bacon Loop located?
        Little Bacon Loop is located in Bacon Hill / Long Mountain, Bethel, Maine, United States. It is part of the Bacon Hill / Long Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.33536, -70.76092.
        ▼ How hard is Little Bacon Loop?
        Little Bacon Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Little Bacon Loop?
        Little Bacon Loop has 190 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 183 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 698 ft to 838 ft.
        ▼ Is Little Bacon Loop a point to point trail?
        Yes, Little Bacon Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is machine groomed.
        ▼ How long is Little Bacon Loop?
        Little Bacon Loop is 1.8 miles long. The trail type is machine groomed.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Little Bacon Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Little Bacon Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Little Bacon Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Little Bacon Loop are:
        • July (26 activities)
        • August (25 activities)
        • June (16 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Little Bacon Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Little Bacon Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Little Bacon Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 24 minutes to ride Little Bacon Loop. The trail is 1.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Little Bacon Loop?
        Little Bacon Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 713 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,281 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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