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1,726 ft
Distance
66 ft
Climb
-9 ft
Descent
00:03:02
Avg time
58 ft
Altitude change
220 ft
Altitude min
286 ft
Altitude max
228 ft
Altitude start
285 ft
Altitude end
3.3%
Grade
-5.3%
Grade max
23.2%
Grade min
784 ft
Distance climb
315 ft
Distance down
377 ft
Distance flat
00:03:02
Avg time

Saint Nick Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Alden Hill/USM
    Gorham, Maine
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 95 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #51667 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #76766 in Trail Running
    • #84083 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Year Opened
    2016

Moderate loop through hardwoods, on private land with landowner permission.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 13 miles average
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  • 61 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jul 6, 2026
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May 25, 2025 @ 3:14pm
May 25, 2025
Usually an extension of Louie Louie with rocky bits. Connects to the Tannery area via Neutral Zone trail.
Apr 20, 2025 @ 3:19pm
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        Directions to saint-nick trailhead (43.688660, -70.458120)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Saint Nick

        Where is Saint Nick located?
        Saint Nick is located in Alden Hill/USM, Gorham, Maine, United States. It is part of the Alden Hill/USM trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.68866, -70.45812.
        How hard is Saint Nick?
        Saint Nick is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 3.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Saint Nick?
        Saint Nick has 66 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 9 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 220 ft to 286 ft.
        Is Saint Nick a point to point trail?
        Saint Nick is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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