more stats
4,770 ft
Distance
51 ft
Climb
-63 ft
Descent
00:07:21
Avg time
-10 ft
Altitude change
208 ft
Altitude min
269 ft
Altitude max
269 ft
Altitude start
259 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-12%
Grade max
6.1%
Grade min
2,136 ft
Distance climb
1,450 ft
Distance down
1,184 ft
Distance flat
00:07:21
Avg time

Nelson Preserve Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Gorham
    , Maine
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    10 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #365558 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #178744 in Trail Running
    • #178706 in Hiking
    • #10015 in Snowshoeing
  • State Ranking
    #2,353 in Mountain Biking · Maine [+]
    • #1,805 in Trail Running
    • #1,962 in Hiking
    • #250 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Presumpscot Regional Land Trust

The trail loops around the preserve, passing through forest, wetlands, and thicket habitat. This is a great place to find edible berries in the summer and is perfect for snowshoeing in the winter.

source: https://www.prlt.org/nelson-preserve
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: May 3, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Nelson Preserve Loop located?
      Nelson Preserve Loop is located in Gorham, Maine, United States. It is part of the Gorham trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.67389, -70.47165.
      ▼ How hard is Nelson Preserve Loop?
      Nelson Preserve Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Nelson Preserve Loop?
      Nelson Preserve Loop has 51 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 63 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 208 ft to 269 ft.
      ▼ Is Nelson Preserve Loop a point to point trail?
      Nelson Preserve Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Nelson Preserve Loop?
      Nelson Preserve Loop is 4,770 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Nelson Preserve Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Nelson Preserve Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Nelson Preserve Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Nelson Preserve Loop are:
      • May (1 activities)
      • August (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Nelson Preserve Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Nelson Preserve Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Nelson Preserve Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Nelson Preserve Loop. The trail is 4,770 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Nelson Preserve Loop?
      Nelson Preserve Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 5 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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