more stats
3,287 ft
Distance
52 ft
Climb
-56 ft
Descent
00:05:15
Avg time
-2 ft
Altitude change
166 ft
Altitude min
200 ft
Altitude max
200 ft
Altitude start
197 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-9.7%
Grade max
8.9%
Grade min
935 ft
Distance climb
997 ft
Distance down
1,355 ft
Distance flat
00:05:15
Avg time

The Works Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bond Brook Preserve
    Augusta, Maine
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #49370 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #99716 in Trail Running
    • #135571 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #245 in Mountain Biking · Maine [+]
    • #908 in Trail Running
    • #1,539 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    May-Nov
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Land Owner
    City of Augusta

Cross country single track winding across the top of drainage fingers, teetering on the edge and then winding back up to the next fun thing. Very rideable in both directions.

Access Info

From the south the trail is a continuation of Double B. From the North access from western-most Nordic trail double track.

Tags
Bridges

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 11 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 190 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 1,114 rides
  • Last: Oct 26, 2026
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The Works Trail Reports

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Jul 25, 2026 @ 8:52am (America/Moncton)
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Jun 1, 2026 @ 8:54am (America/Moncton)
Jun 1, 2026
Aug 5, 2025 @ 4:35pm
Aug 5, 2025
 Amazing trail work just don't on this trail! I'm so impressed with the work of the trail crew!
Jul 14, 2024 @ 6:06am
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Nov 20, 2023 @ 4:32am
Nov 20, 2023
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on Jul 25, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      BondBrook9
      9 miles • 1,035 ft • 13 • Loop •
      9 mile loop at Bond Brook. Experimental

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Works located?
      The Works 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 44.3245, -69.78324.
      ▼ How hard is The Works?
      The Works is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Works?
      The Works has 52 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 56 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 166 ft to 200 ft.
      ▼ Is The Works a point to point trail?
      The Works is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Works?
      The Works is 3,287 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Works?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Works. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride The Works?
      The Works is best visited during: May-Nov.
      ▼ How do I access The Works? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Works are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Works?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride The Works. The trail is 3,287 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Works?
      The Works is a very popular trail. There have been 3,988 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,578 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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