Maine · Mountain biking

Inferno

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

Inferno is a short, moderate mountain biking route in the Carrabassett Valley of Maine, managed by State Park and Recreation. The climb is an out-and-back of about 0.6 miles, with a high point of 1,698 feet and a low of 1,614 feet. The route gains about 86 feet in total, and the steepest stretch comes at about 0.2 miles in, with an 8% grade. Summer is the most comfortable time to ride. Typical averages from the nearby Long Falls Dam weather station, which sits about 538 feet lower, show July highs around 77°F and lows near 55°F. That station's figures run cooler at the higher elevation of the route. The Oh My Gosh Loop and Moose Tracks mountain biking routes are both within about half a mile. East Branch and West Branch, cross-country skiing areas, are also close by.

  • Best time to go · Aug–Sep

    Best time to visit Inferno

    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, 12 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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