more stats
1.0 mile
Distance
171 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:13:16
Avg time
170 ft
Altitude change
869 ft
Altitude min
1,039 ft
Altitude max
869 ft
Altitude start
1,040 ft
Altitude end
3.1%
Grade
-3.5%
Grade max
16.4%
Grade min
4,534 ft
Distance climb
207 ft
Distance down
719 ft
Distance flat
00:13:16
Avg time

Upper Timber Haul Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Hammond Ridge
    Millinocket, Maine
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #11068 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #392386 in Trail Running
    • #116923 in Hiking
    • #27096 in Snowshoeing
    • #29300 in Nordic Skiing
  • State Ranking
    #67 in Mountain Biking · Maine [+]
    • #3,327 in Trail Running
    • #1,294 in Hiking
    • #769 in Snowshoeing
    • #688 in Nordic Skiing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown

Upper Timber Haul, a shared-use singletrack which climbs from Hammond Ridge to Upper Ripogenus and the future gravity hub.

The trail offers a traditional cross-country experience with rocks, skinnies, and a little flow. A fun climb or descent. Be mindful of other users who may be approaching in the opposite direction.

Tags
Skinnies

Trail Supporters

  • Maine Trail Builders
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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 48 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 110 rides
  • Last: Nov 12, 2026
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Upper Timber Haul Trail Reports

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Jul 23, 2026 @ 9:34pm (America/New_York)
Jul 23, 2026
 Getting very rocky and eroded
Oct 18, 2025 @ 11:31am (America/Moncton)
Oct 18, 2025
Jul 28, 2023 @ 6:37am
Jul 28, 2023
 reporter Upper Timber Haul is now open! Enjoy!
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on Jul 23, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Timber Haul located?
      Upper Timber Haul is located in Hammond Ridge, Millinocket, Maine, United States. It is part of the Hammond Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.71311, -68.80447.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Timber Haul?
      Upper Timber Haul is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 3.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Timber Haul?
      Upper Timber Haul has 171 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 869 ft to 1,039 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Timber Haul a point to point trail?
      Upper Timber Haul is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Timber Haul?
      Upper Timber Haul is 1.0 mile long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Timber Haul?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Upper Timber Haul. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Timber Haul? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Timber Haul are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Timber Haul?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Upper Timber Haul. The trail is 1.0 mile long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Timber Haul?
      Upper Timber Haul is a very popular trail. There have been 281 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 312 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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