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1.6 miles
Distance
248 ft
Climb
-106 ft
Descent
00:17:14
Avg time
143 ft
Altitude change
437 ft
Altitude min
619 ft
Altitude max
437 ft
Altitude start
581 ft
Altitude end
1.7%
Grade
-10.8%
Grade max
22.3%
Grade min
3,540 ft
Distance climb
2,900 ft
Distance down
1,667 ft
Distance flat
00:17:14
Avg time

Upper Five Brooks Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ragged Mountain Preserve
    Camden, Maine
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #232385 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #142160 in E-Biking
    • #143542 in Trail Running
    • #332917 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,342 in Mountain Biking · Maine [+]
    • #475 in E-Biking
    • #1,381 in Trail Running
    • #2,939 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Coastal Mountains Land Trust

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AI Generated Description

Upper Five Brooks is a 2 mile moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Camden Maine. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 17 minutes to complete this trail.

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Upper Five Brooks Trail Reports

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May 7, 2025 @ 8:06am
May 7, 2025
Avoid braiding - ride through puddles
Apr 9, 2023 @ 9:59am
Apr 9, 2023
Half uprooted widowmaker. Probably needs cutting.
Apr 30, 2022 @ 10:24am
Apr 30, 2022
Ridding nicely, drying up
Jul 15, 2021 @ 11:14am
Jul 15, 2021
Could use some love
Jul 15, 2021 @ 11:14am
Jul 15, 2021
Could use some love
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      1 Review & Comments

      neilsherpa10
      Good steep climbs but levels off towards the top

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Five Brooks located?
      Upper Five Brooks is located in Ragged Mountain Preserve, Camden, Maine, United States. It is part of the Ragged Mountain Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.20387, -69.12837.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Five Brooks?
      Upper Five Brooks is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 1.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Five Brooks?
      Upper Five Brooks has 248 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 106 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 437 ft to 619 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Five Brooks a point to point trail?
      Upper Five Brooks is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Five Brooks?
      Upper Five Brooks is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Five Brooks?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Five Brooks. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Five Brooks?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Five Brooks are:
      • July (4 activities)
      • June (3 activities)
      • August (3 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Five Brooks? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Five Brooks are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Five Brooks?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ride Upper Five Brooks. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Five Brooks?
      Upper Five Brooks is a moderately popular trail. There have been 549 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 741 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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