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2,848 ft
Distance
-480 ft
Descent
00:05:42
Avg time
-482 ft
Altitude change
2,123 ft
Altitude min
2,605 ft
Altitude max
2,605 ft
Altitude start
2,123 ft
Altitude end
-16.9%
Grade
-43.7%
Grade max
-5.2%
Grade min
2,848 ft
Distance down
00:05:42
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Upper Jackpot Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Sugarloaf Mountain Resort
    Carrabassett Valley, Maine
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Trail Style
    Technical
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #144333 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Sugarloaf Mountain Resort

Accessed via Boulderdash, Upper Jackpot is a technical, advanced trail that features multiple steep sections and challenging terrain. An optional rock drop sets the tone early, leading into the quirky “hoot scoot shack” and then transitioning into Moose Alley. Notably, Upper Jackpot has been featured in the Enduro World Series, speaking to its quality and challenge level.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 2 rides
  • 30 miles average
6 Months
  • 16 rides
  • 23 miles avg distance
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  • 49 rides
  • Last: Sep 11, 2026
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Jul 26, 2025 @ 10:39am
Jul 26, 2025
 Running great
Oct 13, 2024 @ 1:58pm
Oct 13, 2024
 Tree down
Jun 30, 2023 @ 8:12pm
Jun 30, 2023
 reporter Jackpot is riding mostly good, please access from upper Widowmaker. The ski trail traverse exit over to Rookie River will be muddy until this rain...
Apr 28, 2023 @ 10:37am
Apr 28, 2023
 reporter The mountain is melting and draining. Trail crew will open trails later in May as conditions permit.
Jul 18, 2022 @ 8:54pm
Jul 18, 2022
 running good, the fire road climb before gets steep in some spots
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Ideal
Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
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        Directions to upper-jackpot trailhead (45.041840, -70.304550)
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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Upper Jackpot located?
        Upper Jackpot is located in Sugarloaf Mountain Resort, Carrabassett Valley, Maine, United States. It is part of the Sugarloaf Mountain Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.04184, -70.30455.
        ▼ How hard is Upper Jackpot?
        Upper Jackpot is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 16.9%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Jackpot?
        The trail has 480 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,123 ft to 2,605 ft.
        ▼ Is Upper Jackpot a point to point trail?
        Yes, Upper Jackpot is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Upper Jackpot?
        Upper Jackpot is 2,848 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Jackpot?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Upper Jackpot. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ How do I access Upper Jackpot? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Jackpot are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Jackpot?
        The estimated time to ride Upper Jackpot is approximately 6 minutes. The trail is 2,848 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Upper Jackpot?
        Upper Jackpot is a very popular trail. There have been 290 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 388 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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