more stats
3,005 ft
Distance
170 ft
Climb
00:06:59
Avg time
172 ft
Altitude change
152 ft
Altitude min
323 ft
Altitude max
152 ft
Altitude start
325 ft
Altitude end
5.7%
Grade
-0.9%
Grade max
14%
Grade min
2,723 ft
Distance climb
243 ft
Distance flat
00:06:59
Avg time

Updraft Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Blackstrap Hill Preserve
    Falmouth, Maine
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 100 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #50631 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #90688 in Trail Running
    • #93207 in Hiking
    • #32809 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #7856 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #253 in Mountain Biking · Maine [+]
    • #813 in Trail Running
    • #993 in Hiking
    • #269 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #52 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Land Owner
    Falmouth Land Trust

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AI Generated Description

Updraft is a 3,005 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Falmouth Maine. This multi-use trail can be used uphill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 170 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 247 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 2,453 rides
  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
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Updraft Trail Reports

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May 18, 2026 @ 8:08am (America/New_York)
May 18, 2026
 Sloppy in multiple spots
Aug 8, 2025 @ 11:23am
Aug 8, 2025
Jun 12, 2025 @ 7:53am
Jun 12, 2025
 Sloppy right at the bottom but otherwise good
Jun 9, 2025 @ 11:09am
Jun 9, 2025
 Nice climbing trail
May 9, 2025 @ 2:23pm
May 9, 2025
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Status:
on May 18, 2026
Prevalent Mud
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to updraft-198585 trailhead (43.778780, -70.319180)
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      Oct 30, 2018 @ 5:57am
      Oct 30, 2018

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      Highland Step Up
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      0:16 | 181 | May 19, 2012 , Falmouth
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      0:06 | 174 | May 31, 2010 , Falmouth

      Routes with this trail

      57
      Blackstrap Enduro Greatest Hits
      ★ 3.7 • 12 miles • 1,856 ft • 23 • Loop •
      This route puts you through the best descents in Blackstrap, including all the common descents off the...
      19
      BlackStrap8
      ★ 4.0 • 8 miles • 833 ft • 9 • Loop •
      Nice Blackstrap loop - gets you some nice singletrack then to the top of the flow trails.
      20
      BlackStrap6
      ★ 4.5 • 6 miles • 862 ft • 32 • Loop •
      6 Miler in Blackstrap - will report after ride tomorrow.
      4.0 ★★★★★
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      1 ★

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Updraft located?
      Updraft is located in Blackstrap Hill Preserve, Falmouth, Maine, United States. It is part of the Blackstrap Hill Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.77878, -70.31918.
      ▼ How hard is Updraft?
      Updraft is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Updraft?
      Updraft has 170 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 152 ft to 323 ft.
      ▼ Is Updraft a point to point trail?
      Updraft is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Updraft?
      Updraft is 3,005 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Updraft?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Updraft. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Updraft? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Updraft are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Updraft?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Updraft. The trail is 3,005 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Updraft?
      Updraft is a very popular trail. There have been 8,056 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 10,731 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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