more stats
4,715 ft
Distance
18 ft
Climb
-233 ft
Descent
00:10:01
Avg time
-216 ft
Altitude change
827 ft
Altitude min
1,050 ft
Altitude max
1,044 ft
Altitude start
827 ft
Altitude end
-4.6%
Grade
-17.6%
Grade max
8%
Grade min
443 ft
Distance climb
3,625 ft
Distance down
610 ft
Distance flat
00:10:01
Avg time

Upper Ripogenus Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Hammond Ridge
    Millinocket, Maine
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #3845 in Mountain Biking
  • State Ranking
    #17 in Mountain Biking · Maine
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Rock Garden

This is a dark blue, intermediate trail. A step up from Lower Rip, Upper Rip includes numerous dynamic moves and unique features. Most riders can roll everything, but shredders can find plenty of air. Look for creative use of glacial boulders, lots of rock texture, and fast paced in your face features.

Pre-ride/roll this trail before descending for the first time!

Tags
DropsJumpsRock gardens

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 54 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 170 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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Upper Ripogenus Trail Reports

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Oct 18, 2025 @ 11:31am (America/Moncton)
Oct 18, 2025
Jun 25, 2025 @ 9:03am
Jun 25, 2025
 Dense grass encroaching trail, and overgrowth in blind corners could be cut back
Sep 13, 2022 @ 5:52am
Sep 13, 2022
 Many, many features to explore and become familiar with. Most of the rock jumps are rock piles that are also rollable, which makes getting use to...
Aug 30, 2022 @ 7:19am
Aug 30, 2022
 All clear and all fun
Aug 14, 2022 @ 12:05pm
Aug 14, 2022
 Downright amazing trail. Right at the top of the ranks among the many great Maine MTB trails. Upper Rip will not disappoint.
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on Oct 18, 2025
Dry
Avg: 4.21 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Maine Mountain Biking Adventure: The Ripogenus...
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      12:51 | 187 | Jun 23, 2024 , Millinocket
      youtuber IMBA Trail Solutions Builds: Upper Ripogenus...
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      0:31 | 648 | Nov 4, 2021 , Millinocket
      4.7 ★★★★★
      3 Ratings
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      5 Reviews & Comments

      sdown81 sdown81
      Best reward ever for a shite climb up!!! Hats off to the builders
      drkmsiah88
      Worth the climb!! It’s a little soft need more people to ride it and pack it down…but wow what a fun ride!!!
      patdowling patdowling
      Awesome trail! I was able to get the first run on Upper Rip while the awesome IMBA crew was putting the finishing touches on the lowest section. Great flow.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Ripogenus located?
      Upper Ripogenus is located in Hammond Ridge, Millinocket, Maine, United States. It is part of the Hammond Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.71461, -68.79785.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Ripogenus?
      Upper Ripogenus is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 4.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Ripogenus?
      Upper Ripogenus has 18 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 233 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 827 ft to 1,050 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Ripogenus a point to point trail?
      Yes, Upper Ripogenus is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Ripogenus?
      Upper Ripogenus is 4,715 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Ripogenus?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Upper Ripogenus. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Ripogenus? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Ripogenus are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Ripogenus?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Upper Ripogenus. The trail is 4,715 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Ripogenus?
      Upper Ripogenus is a very popular trail. There have been 486 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 592 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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