more stats
2,204 ft
Distance
111 ft
Climb
00:04:53
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
00:04:53
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
    #43296 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #108102 in Trail Running
    • #100879 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #206 in Mountain Biking · Maine [+]
    • #1,001 in Trail Running
    • #1,103 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

Tags
Berms
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 170 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 1,183 rides
  • Last: Oct 13, 2026
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on Sep 27, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to six-back trailhead (44.322270, -69.790070)
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      Jun 13, 2020 @ 2:09pm
      Jun 13, 2020

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      MTB Tour of Bond Brook - Augusta, ME
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      14:16 | 323 | May 3, 2024 , Augusta

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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 4,402 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,661 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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