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4,715 ft
Distance
18 ft
Climb
-233 ft
Descent
00:09:50
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
00:09:50
Avg time
Upper Ripogenus Details
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Riding AreaHammond Ridge
Millinocket, Maine -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC
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TTFs on TrailDrop, 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.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 3 rides
- 11 miles average
6 Months
- 21 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
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- 137 rides
- Last: Jul 15, 2026
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Directions to upper-ripogenus trailhead
(45.714610, -68.797850)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Ripogenus
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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.
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How hard is Upper Ripogenus?
Upper Ripogenus is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 4.6%.
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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.
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How long is Upper Ripogenus?
Upper Ripogenus is 4,715 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
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