more stats
751 ft
Distance
-53 ft
Descent
00:02:14
Avg time
-55 ft
Altitude change
129 ft
Altitude min
184 ft
Altitude max
184 ft
Altitude start
128 ft
Altitude end
-7.3%
Grade
-14.8%
Grade max
-1.7%
Grade min
722 ft
Distance down
30 ft
Distance flat
00:02:14
Avg time

Work Bench Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Essex Woods
    Bangor, Maine
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #96837 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #143862 in E-Biking
    • #366114 in Trail Running
    • #349030 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #493 in Mountain Biking · Maine [+]
    • #494 in E-Biking
    • #3,147 in Trail Running
    • #3,105 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face
  • Land Owner
    Bangor Parks & Recreation

Classic trail with nice table top for working some moves on

Tags
JumpsRock slabs

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 137 rides
  • Last: Nov 8, 2026
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Work Bench Trail Reports

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Jun 24, 2021 @ 2:03pm
Jun 24, 2021
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Jun 24, 2021 @ 5:12am
Jun 24, 2021
Oct 6, 2020 @ 7:25am
Oct 6, 2020
 Tree down across trail towards bottom.
May 18, 2018 @ 8:05am
May 18, 2018
 Some snot in the low spots, but riding well
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on Jun 24, 2021
Ideal
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Work Bench located?
      Work Bench is located in Essex Woods, Bangor, Maine, United States. It is part of the Essex Woods trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.82633, -68.76677.
      ▼ How hard is Work Bench?
      Work Bench is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Work Bench?
      The trail has 53 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 129 ft to 184 ft.
      ▼ Is Work Bench a point to point trail?
      Work Bench is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Work Bench?
      Work Bench is 751 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Work Bench?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Work Bench. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Work Bench? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Work Bench are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Work Bench?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Work Bench. The trail is 751 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Work Bench?
      Work Bench is a very popular trail. There have been 734 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,122 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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