Maine · Mountain biking

Esker Trail

4.5 mi
round trip
706 ft
climb
Mixed
surface
Out and back
route
Aug–Sep
best months

Esker Trail is a mountain biking route in Maine, on land within the Penobscot Nation. It is an out-and-back ride of about 8.9 miles, with a total elevation gain of 184 feet. The trail starts and ends near 1,227 feet, climbing to about 1,362 feet, and the steepest stretch lies at the first mile, with a 7% grade. Summer is the most comfortable time to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Long Falls Dam put July highs around 77°F and lows near 55°F, while September cools to highs around 68°F. Winter is much colder, with January highs near 23°F. Several other mountain biking spots sit within a couple of miles, including Narrow Gauge Pathway, Crommett's Overlook and Camel Humps. Climbers can head to Off the Beaten Path Walls, about 2.5 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Aug–Sep

    Best time to visit Esker Trail

    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.

    1. Jan

      23° / 4°

      12 wet

    2. Feb

      26° / 5°

      10 wet

    3. Mar

      35° / 14°

      12 wet

    4. Apr

      47° / 28°

      12 wet

    5. May

      62° / 40°

      14 wet

    6. Jun

      71° / 50°

      14 wet

    7. Jul

      77° / 55°

      14 wet

    8. Aug

      76° / 53°

      12 wet

    9. Sep

      68° / 46°

      11 wet

    10. Oct

      54° / 35°

      13 wet

    11. Nov

      40° / 25°

      13 wet

    12. Dec

      29° / 14°

      14 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Long Falls Dam, ME, 7.8 mi away at 1,160 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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