more stats
1.3 miles
Distance
53 ft
Climb
-48 ft
Descent
00:10:11
Avg time
4 ft
Altitude change
33 ft
Altitude min
78 ft
Altitude max
66 ft
Altitude start
69 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-12.4%
Grade max
6.7%
Grade min
2,654 ft
Distance climb
2,123 ft
Distance down
2,021 ft
Distance flat
00:10:11
Avg time

Outer Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Robinson Woods Preserve
    Cape Elizabeth, Maine
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #237101 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #121922 in E-Biking
    • #81877 in Trail Running
    • #150551 in Hiking
    • #19443 in Snowshoeing
  • State Ranking
    #1,374 in Mountain Biking · Maine [+]
    • #403 in E-Biking
    • #732 in Trail Running
    • #1,706 in Hiking
    • #515 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Town of Cape Elizabeth

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AI Generated Description

Outer Loop is a 1 mile moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Cape Elizabeth Maine. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 53 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 24.2 km average
6 Months
  • 11 rides
  • 16.2 km avg distance
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  • 169 rides
  • Last: Sep 26, 2026
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Outer Loop Trail Reports

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May 22, 2025 @ 5:18am
May 22, 2025
Tree blocking trail halfway between wildflower and rock crest
Apr 19, 2024 @ 5:15am
Apr 19, 2024
One tree is blocking the trail just before Rock Pile when going clockwise. Another tree is blocking the trail at the little pond just after...
Mar 28, 2023 @ 8:37pm
Mar 28, 2023
Dec 23, 2020 @ 8:06am
Dec 23, 2020
Aug 11, 2020 @ 2:23pm
Aug 11, 2020
Rooted and rocky sections make for a technical ride, several boardwalks need attention. Trailheads are difficult to find.
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      Directions to outer-loop-51153 trailhead (43.614240, -70.222650)

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      Nov 4, 2021 @ 2:12pm
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      Nov 4, 2021 @ 2:06pm
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      0:19 | 343 | May 2, 2010 , Cape Elizabeth
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      0:19 | 173 | May 2, 2010 , Cape Elizabeth
      Backyard Pump Track
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      0:25 | 235 | May 4, 2010 , Cape Elizabeth
      Backyard Pump Track
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      0:53 | 222 | Jun 15, 2010 , Cape Elizabeth

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Outer Loop located?
      Outer Loop is located in Robinson Woods Preserve, Cape Elizabeth, Maine, United States. It is part of the Robinson Woods Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.61424, -70.22265.
      ▼ How hard is Outer Loop?
      Outer Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Outer Loop?
      Outer Loop has 53 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 48 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 33 ft to 78 ft.
      ▼ Is Outer Loop a point to point trail?
      Outer Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Outer Loop?
      Outer Loop is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Outer Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Outer Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Outer Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Outer Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Outer Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Outer Loop. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Outer Loop?
      Outer Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 837 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 943 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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