Buckshot
- 0.4 mi
- round trip
- 221 ft
- climb
- Mixed
- surface
- Out and back
- route
- Aug–Sep
- best months
Buckshot delivers a quick but engaging intermediate ride through Maine's mixed terrain. This short out-and-back trail packs variety into its brief distance with a combination of surfaces that will test your bike handling skills. The moderate difficulty makes it perfect for riders looking to progress their technical abilities without committing to a long ride. Its compact nature also makes it an excellent warm-up or skills session trail.
Best time to go · Aug–Sep
Best time to visit Buckshot
Best months: August–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
23° / 4°
12 wet
Feb
26° / 5°
10 wet
Mar
35° / 14°
12 wet
Apr
47° / 28°
12 wet
May
62° / 40°
14 wet
Jun
71° / 50°
14 wet
Jul
77° / 55°
14 wet
Aug
76° / 53°
12 wet
Sep
68° / 46°
11 wet
Oct
54° / 35°
13 wet
Nov
40° / 25°
13 wet
Dec
29° / 14°
14 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Long Falls Dam, ME, 11.3 mi away at 1,160 ft. The station sits about 500 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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