Mountain Biking In Maine



Waldo Mountain- Frankfurt Maine- If you like steep downhills with awesome views, this is your trail. From the top, ride down the "Slickrock" granite (as close to Moab as you will get in Eastern Maine) and then let it fly down the dirt access road the last 3 miles. Total elevation loss/gain 1100 feet. Also, there are a lot of logging trails in the area, you can't miss.

The Outback Mnt Bike Park- Winterport, Maine- ok, it's really not a mountain bike park, it's my backyard, but I have around 2 miles of flat, technical singletrack ( if the bugs don't get you first!)

Sand Pits- Hampden Maine- There is one particular sand pit that we hang out at, and work on. We (Me, Pete, Conor, Anders, McInnis, Barns, and a bunch of other people) along with the BMX pro, and chief jump making engineer, Todd, have build some great jumps. Some you will make you puke, but the table top and rythem section are definatly do-able.

Sunday River- Bethel, Maine- this place is one of the best. Taking the chairlift to the top and blasting down the mountain is one of the biggest rushes you will get. If you have never gone...GO..it's the best.

Troll Valley- Farmington- This course is located on cross country ski trails but don't let that fool you. There is plenty of downhills and singletrack to be tamed.

Essex Street- Bangor- This loop is pretty technical and has a lot of roots and rocks and is mostly singletrack.

Backcountry Excursions of Maine- Limerick- Not very many people know about this operation, but that might be a good thing. This outfit offers guided treks through some of the best trails in Western Maine. You can go for a weekend, eat great homemade food and even sleep in a Yurt! All while meeting other bicycling enthusiests and finding some great unknow spots. The best thing is, you have your own guide so you will never get lost. Call Clifford Krolick for more info (207)625-8189.

Sugarloaf, USA This course features a crazy downhill singletrack (that I love) called the Widowmaker Mile. I wonder why they call it that? The rest is really cool too, mostly double track, but lookout! There is one BIG climb!

Alden Hill, Gorham - My pick for the best trail on the Maine NORBA race circuit. Located right on the USM campus by the water tower, the 4+ mile trail offers great singletrack with very little mud! There are some short uphills, but nothing that will kill you, and there is plenty of downhill for the kamikazi seekers. All and all, a great loop!