more stats
2,972 ft
Distance
230 ft
Climb
-17 ft
Descent
00:14:24
Avg time
213 ft
Altitude change
1,514 ft
Altitude min
1,727 ft
Altitude max
1,514 ft
Altitude start
1,726 ft
Altitude end
7.2%
Grade
-10.6%
Grade max
23.2%
Grade min
1,975 ft
Distance climb
299 ft
Distance down
650 ft
Distance flat
00:14:24
Avg time

Parietal Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Bethel Community Forest
    Bethel, Maine
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #56617 in Mountain Biking
  • State Ranking
    #278 in Mountain Biking · Maine
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2020
  • Land Owner
    Inland Woods + Trails

Advanced single track climb to access expert downhill trails, it's also a fun technical descent.

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BermsRock gardens

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 25 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 122 rides
  • Last: Oct 15, 2026
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Parietal Trail Reports

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May 8, 2026 @ 3:40pm (America/New_York)
May 8, 2026
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Nov 15, 2025 @ 5:23pm (America/New_York)
Nov 15, 2025
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Aug 16, 2025 @ 2:08pm
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on May 8, 2026
Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Parietal located?
      Parietal is located in Bethel Community Forest, Bethel, Maine, United States. It is part of the Bethel Community Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.44659, -70.84164.
      ▼ How hard is Parietal?
      Parietal is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Parietal?
      Parietal has 230 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 17 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,514 ft to 1,727 ft.
      ▼ How long is Parietal?
      Parietal is 2,972 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Parietal?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Parietal. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Parietal?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Parietal are:
      • August (15 activities)
      • October (14 activities)
      • July (13 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Parietal? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Parietal are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Parietal?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Parietal. The trail is 2,972 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Parietal?
      Parietal is a very popular trail. There have been 611 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 699 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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