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1,942 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-8 ft
Descent
00:03:14
Avg time
-2 ft
Altitude change
214 ft
Altitude min
222 ft
Altitude max
222 ft
Altitude start
220 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-2.7%
Grade max
4.2%
Grade min
217 ft
Distance climb
240 ft
Distance down
1,375 ft
Distance flat
00:03:14
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Murphy Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Weeks/Moody's
    Gorham, Maine
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #2715 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #29702 in Trail Running
    • #46394 in Hiking
    • #558 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

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Murphy is a 1,942 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Gorham Maine. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 14 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 248 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 2,742 rides
  • Last: Aug 6, 2026
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        Directions to murphy trailhead (43.658860, -70.456880)

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        Routes with this trail

        210
        Dr. Rob's Full Tour de Gorham
        ★ 4.0 • 53 miles • 3,400 ft • 106 • Loop •
        Only 2 trails were closed during the time of this ride: "Bones" and "Got the Time" This route hits all of...
        59
        Quick 6-7 miler
        ★ 3.0 • 6 miles • 353 ft • 11 •
        Quick 6 to 7 mile loop. Avoids lots of wet sections immediately after rain.
        104
        Weeks Moodys with more downhill
        7 miles • 322 ft • 22 •
        Another option that gets more downhill added to the ride.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Murphy

        ▼ Where is Murphy located?
        Murphy is located in Weeks/Moody's, Gorham, Maine, United States. It is part of the Weeks/Moody's trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.65886, -70.45688.
        ▼ How hard is Murphy?
        Murphy is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Murphy?
        Murphy has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 8 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 214 ft to 222 ft.
        ▼ How long is Murphy?
        Murphy is 1,942 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Murphy?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Murphy. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Murphy?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Murphy are:
        • July (445 activities)
        • May (348 activities)
        • June (327 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Murphy? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Murphy are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Murphy?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Murphy. The trail is 1,942 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Murphy?
        Murphy is a very popular trail. There have been 8,849 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 13,477 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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