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3.0 miles
Distance
183 ft
Climb
-117 ft
Descent
00:23:41
Avg time
68 ft
Altitude change
57 ft
Altitude min
190 ft
Altitude max
57 ft
Altitude start
125 ft
Altitude end
0.4%
Grade
-8.4%
Grade max
12.3%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
4,767 ft
Distance down
4,649 ft
Distance flat
00:23:41
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Steele Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Smith Preserve
    Kennebunkport, Maine
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #49960 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #12208 in Trail Running
    • #19520 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Drop, Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Greater Portland NEMBA

Semi-technical. Good downhill sections.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 6 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 137 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 868 rides
  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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Steele Trail Trail Reports

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May 1, 2025 @ 8:35am
May 1, 2025
Aug 14, 2024 @ 6:34pm
Aug 14, 2024
 Excellent conditions
Apr 23, 2024 @ 5:39am
Apr 23, 2024
Apr 7, 2024 @ 3:26am
Apr 7, 2024
 Snow, lots of puddles and wet
Jul 25, 2022 @ 5:59am
Jul 25, 2022
 Some mosquitos to contend with. Keep your speed up and you'll out run them.
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on May 1, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.89 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to steele-trail trailhead (43.418590, -70.463260)
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        Currently closed. For updates, visit: kporttrust.org
        manglermixer manglermixer
        Chill trail with some fun alt rock moves on the side

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Steele Trail located?
        Steele Trail is located in Smith Preserve, Kennebunkport, Maine, United States. It is part of the Smith Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.41859, -70.46326.
        ▼ How hard is Steele Trail?
        Steele Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.4%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Steele Trail?
        Steele Trail has 183 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 117 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 57 ft to 190 ft.
        ▼ Is Steele Trail a point to point trail?
        Steele Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Steele Trail?
        Steele Trail is 3.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Steele Trail?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Steele Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Steele Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Steele Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Steele Trail?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 24 minutes to ride Steele Trail. The trail is 3.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Steele Trail?
        Steele Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 2,725 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,497 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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