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2,021 ft
Distance
-119 ft
Descent
00:02:25
Avg time
-121 ft
Altitude change
727 ft
Altitude min
848 ft
Altitude max
848 ft
Altitude start
728 ft
Altitude end
-6%
Grade
-14.7%
Grade max
-0.6%
Grade min
1,880 ft
Distance down
141 ft
Distance flat
00:02:25
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Lower Ripogenus Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Hammond Ridge
    Millinocket, Maine
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump, Rock Garden

A great step up from MillBilly, this bike-only gravity trail is a fun ripping descent. It is on the intermediate end of difficulty, and everything is rollable but there is opportunity for air. Some optional lines exist. Enjoy the plentiful and long rock rollovers, as this creative trail winds through the glacial landscape.

Access the trail from the Lower Timber Haul and Middle Timber Haul climbing trails. Lower Rip exits on the road. Across from the exit is Aurora, which can be ridden back to Knife Edge Brewing or take a right onto Hammond Ridge ski trail for a quick trip back up for more Lower Rip runs

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 32 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 129 rides
  • Last: Aug 15, 2026
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Oct 18, 2025 @ 11:31am (America/Moncton)
Oct 18, 2025
Jun 25, 2025 @ 9:03am
Jun 25, 2025
 Grass encroaching trail covering terrain
Sep 13, 2022 @ 5:52am
Sep 13, 2022
 Clear riding! Fun tech, rock rolls and tight turns make this a trail worth riding again and again.
Aug 14, 2022 @ 12:05pm
Aug 14, 2022
 Another impressive trail in the same league as upper rip. A bit less downhill and slightly fewer features than upper rip. Still an incredible...
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        Directions to lower-ripogenus trailhead (45.710050, -68.808340)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Ripogenus

        ▼ Where is Lower Ripogenus located?
        Lower Ripogenus is located in Hammond Ridge, Millinocket, Maine, United States. It is part of the Hammond Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.71005, -68.80834.
        ▼ How hard is Lower Ripogenus?
        Lower Ripogenus is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 6%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Ripogenus?
        The trail has 119 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 727 ft to 848 ft.
        ▼ How long is Lower Ripogenus?
        Lower Ripogenus is 2,021 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Ripogenus?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Lower Ripogenus. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lower Ripogenus?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lower Ripogenus are:
        • July (12 activities)
        • October (8 activities)
        • August (8 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Lower Ripogenus? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Ripogenus are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Ripogenus?
        The estimated time to ride Lower Ripogenus is approximately 2 minutes. The trail is 2,021 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Lower Ripogenus?
        Lower Ripogenus is a very popular trail. There have been 366 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 414 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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