more stats
2,815 ft
Distance
70 ft
Climb
-21 ft
Descent
00:05:38
Avg time
48 ft
Altitude change
144 ft
Altitude min
198 ft
Altitude max
145 ft
Altitude start
194 ft
Altitude end
1.7%
Grade
-5.9%
Grade max
14.6%
Grade min
1,411 ft
Distance climb
696 ft
Distance down
705 ft
Distance flat
00:05:38
Avg time

Straight Six Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Essex Woods
    Bangor, Maine
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #36203 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #88478 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    All season
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump
  • Year Opened
    2017
  • Land Owner
    Bangor Parks & Recreation

Purpose built flow trail with several fun berms, a jump and a small drop at the end. Exit onto the sledding hill

Access Info

Essex Woods Trails

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 4 rides
  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • 144 rides
  • Last: Jul 31, 2026
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Straight Six Trail Reports

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Sep 2, 2025 @ 9:11am
Sep 2, 2025
Not approved
Very overgrown with weeds and blackberries. Couldn’t see the trail in places
Jul 26, 2025 @ 8:07am
Jul 26, 2025
Not approved
burdock bushes make it difficult to follow near 3rd turn
Jun 16, 2023 @ 4:49am
Jun 16, 2023
Rejected
Recent jungle trimming means you can see the trail again!
Jun 10, 2023 @ 7:01am
Jun 10, 2023
Rejected
Very overgrown. Will be better by 6/15 after the trail clean up day
Apr 10, 2023 @ 11:54pm
Apr 10, 2023
 Ice in spots, large downed tree near the dog park
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Status:
on Apr 10, 2023
Variable
Avg: 4.21 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Straight Six located?
      Straight Six is located in Essex Woods, Bangor, Maine, United States. It is part of the Essex Woods trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.82443, -68.76581.
      ▼ How hard is Straight Six?
      Straight Six is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Straight Six?
      Straight Six has 70 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 21 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 144 ft to 198 ft.
      ▼ Is Straight Six a point to point trail?
      Straight Six is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Straight Six?
      Straight Six is 2,815 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Straight Six?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Straight Six. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Straight Six?
      Straight Six is best visited during: All season.
      ▼ How do I access Straight Six? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Straight Six are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Straight Six?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Straight Six. The trail is 2,815 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Straight Six?
      Straight Six is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 749 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 893 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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