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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
  • Local Popularity
    100 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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  • 6 miles average
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May 23, 2026 @ 10:54am (America/Moncton)
May 23, 2026
Oct 23, 2025 @ 10:02am (America/Moncton)
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Oct 12, 2024 @ 4:05pm
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.
Apr 30, 2024 @ 5:17am
Apr 30, 2024
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on May 23, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
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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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        MTB Tour of Bond Brook - Augusta, ME
        14:16 | 262 | May 3, 2024 , Augusta

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        9 miles 1,035 ft 13 Loop
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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.

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