more stats
1.3 miles
Distance
60 ft
Climb
-108 ft
Descent
00:09:50
Avg time
-49 ft
Altitude change
165 ft
Altitude min
223 ft
Altitude max
214 ft
Altitude start
164 ft
Altitude end
-0.7%
Grade
-13.3%
Grade max
10%
Grade min
978 ft
Distance climb
1,883 ft
Distance down
3,638 ft
Distance flat
00:09:50
Avg time

Unchained Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Weeks/Moody's
    Gorham, Maine
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 100 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #1950 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #18153 in Trail Running
    • #33354 in Hiking
    • #745 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

Super fun trail, top section can be very wet in the spring. Middle section is fast and flowy. Lower section is curvy s's thru the pines. Built to be ridden from north to south.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 27 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 414 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 3,630 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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Unchained Trail Reports

Status:
on Jul 28, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.35 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to unchained trailhead (43.661550, -70.456160)

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      3:40 | 425 | Sep 8, 2021 , Gorham

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      3 Reviews & Comments

      mappermook mappermook
      Really fun trail. Probably should be a green. Very easy blue, maybe just barely a blue due to some of the bridged sections.
      Coulombecrew
      BEST TRAIL OUT HERE!!!! Perfect conditiins.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is Unchained located?
      Unchained is located in Weeks/Moody's, Gorham, Maine, United States. It is part of the Weeks/Moody's trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.66155, -70.45616.
      How hard is Unchained?
      Unchained is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      What is the elevation gain for Unchained?
      Unchained has 60 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 108 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 165 ft to 223 ft.
      Is Unchained a point to point trail?
      Unchained is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      How long is Unchained?
      Unchained is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on Unchained?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Unchained. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      When is the best time of year to ride Unchained?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Unchained are:
      • June (221 activities)
      • July (211 activities)
      • May (199 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      How do I access Unchained? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Unchained are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride Unchained?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Unchained. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      How busy is Unchained?
      Unchained is a very popular trail. There have been 10,617 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 12,070 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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