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2,031 ft
Distance
-259 ft
Descent
00:09:08
Avg time
-266 ft
Altitude change
796 ft
Altitude min
1,062 ft
Altitude max
1,062 ft
Altitude start
797 ft
Altitude end
-13.1%
Grade
-34.2%
Grade max
-5.2%
Grade min
2,031 ft
Distance down
00:09:08
Avg time

Tempest Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Camden Snow Bowl (Ragged Mountain Recreation Area)
    Camden, Maine
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #122512 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #91045 in Trail Running
    • #69120 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Tempest descends from the top of the triple over rocky slabs on the open ski trails, making for great views. A few rocky chutes and dips into the woods earn the black rating, but this is a smoother, less technical descent than Summit or Pitch Pole.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 5 miles avg distance
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  • 136 rides
  • Last: Aug 21, 2026
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Aug 13, 2026 @ 10:29am (America/Moncton)
Aug 13, 2026
 Awesome trail, fun up, even more fun down. Currently in great shape, maybe a touch dry if anything. Open rock faces with incredible views almost...
May 7, 2025 @ 8:06am
May 7, 2025
 Avoid braiding - ride through puddles
Nov 25, 2023 @ 6:05am
Nov 25, 2023
 Some bigger ice sections to be careful about
Jun 13, 2023 @ 2:17pm
Jun 13, 2023
 All in all, great, though a couple soft spots after all this rain
Sep 12, 2021 @ 10:01am
Sep 12, 2021
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        Directions to tempest trailhead (44.211710, -69.148140)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Tempest

        ▼ Where is Tempest located?
        Tempest is located in Camden Snow Bowl (Ragged Mountain Recreation Area), Camden, Maine, United States. It is part of the Camden Snow Bowl (Ragged Mountain Recreation Area) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.21171, -69.14814.
        ▼ How hard is Tempest?
        Tempest is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 13.1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tempest?
        The trail has 259 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 796 ft to 1,062 ft.
        ▼ How long is Tempest?
        Tempest is 2,031 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tempest?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Tempest. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Tempest?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Tempest are:
        • September (13 activities)
        • August (12 activities)
        • June (12 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Tempest? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tempest are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Tempest?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Tempest. The trail is 2,031 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Tempest?
        Tempest is a very popular trail. There have been 594 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 621 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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