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2,204 ft
Distance
111 ft
Climb
00:04:58
Avg time
111 ft
Altitude change
242 ft
Altitude min
354 ft
Altitude max
242 ft
Altitude start
354 ft
Altitude end
5.042%
Grade
-1.116%
Grade max
18.094%
Grade min
1,736 ft
Distance climb
281 ft
Distance flat
00:04:58
Avg time

Six Back Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bond Brook Preserve
    Augusta, Maine
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #11959 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #19654 in Trail Running
    • #16446 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    City of Augusta

Six switchbacks going up to the cemetery parking lot. Corners are bermed for optimal climbing fun

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles average
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  • 131 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 22, 2026
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Jul 21, 2026 @ 11:20am (America/Moncton)
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Oct 12, 2024
 Leafs
Jul 17, 2024 @ 3:37am
Jul 17, 2024
 There is some fairly deep rutting on the corners, which adds a challenge, especially going uphill.
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        Directions to six-back trailhead (44.322270, -69.790070)
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        Jun 13, 2020 @ 2:09pm
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Six Back

        ▼ Where is Six Back located?
        Six Back is located in Bond Brook Preserve, Augusta, Maine, United States. It is part of the Bond Brook Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.32227, -69.79007.
        ▼ How hard is Six Back?
        Six Back is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.042%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Six Back?
        Six Back has 111 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 242 ft to 354 ft.
        ▼ Is Six Back a point to point trail?
        Six Back is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Six Back?
        Six Back is 2,204 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Six Back?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Six Back. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Six Back?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Six Back are:
        • July (175 activities)
        • June (144 activities)
        • September (127 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Six Back? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Six Back are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Six Back?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Six Back. The trail is 2,204 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Six Back?
        Six Back is a very popular trail. There have been 4,234 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,477 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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