more stats
1,529 ft
Distance
150 ft
Climb
00:04:28
Avg time
153 ft
Altitude change
56 ft
Altitude min
208 ft
Altitude max
56 ft
Altitude start
210 ft
Altitude end
10%
Grade
18.3%
Grade min
1,404 ft
Distance climb
121 ft
Distance flat
00:04:28
Avg time

Sweat Equity Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bond Brook Preserve
    Augusta, Maine
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #424859 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #156451 in Trail Running
    • #150598 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,642 in Mountain Biking · Maine [+]
    • #1,526 in Trail Running
    • #1,707 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2023
  • Land Owner
    City of Augusta

Sweat Equity is Central Maine NEMBA's latest addition to Bond Brook(Summer 2023). This trail is a dedicated climbing trail that is intended for riders to be able to climb to the heart of the trail system and gain access toward the summit area more efficiently. This climb is intermediate friendly with 1 set of switchbacks that are more challenging. The average time to climb this trail is 5-8 minutes.

Tags
Summit
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 141 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 424 rides
  • Last: Oct 17, 2026
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on Jul 25, 2026
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      1 Review & Comments

      IanPICp1D
      Great new trail design for dry conditions. Rode it on 8 29 23 and it was super slick. With a clay substrate it is going to be hard to climb in wet conditions

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sweat Equity located?
      Sweat Equity 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 44.32953, -69.79401.
      ▼ How hard is Sweat Equity?
      Sweat Equity is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 10%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sweat Equity?
      Sweat Equity has 150 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 56 ft to 208 ft.
      ▼ Is Sweat Equity a point to point trail?
      Yes, Sweat Equity is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sweat Equity?
      Sweat Equity is 1,529 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sweat Equity?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sweat Equity. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sweat Equity?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Sweat Equity are:
      • August (77 activities)
      • July (65 activities)
      • September (61 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Sweat Equity? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sweat Equity are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sweat Equity?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Sweat Equity. The trail is 1,529 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sweat Equity?
      Sweat Equity is a very popular trail. There have been 1,506 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,978 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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