Lowland Trail
- 0.1 mi
- round trip
- 3 ft
- climb
- Mixed
- surface
- Out and back
- route
- Aug–Sep
- best months
Lowland Trail is a short, 0.12-mile mountain biking route in the Carrabassett Valley area of northern Maine, managed by State Park and Recreation. It's a compact out-and-back with a flat profile and only 3 feet of elevation gain, which makes it an easy addition to a longer day on the trail network. The trail is rated moderate and is designed for riders comfortable with intermediate-level obstacles. The mix of dirt, rock and root networks typical of Maine's forested terrain makes it a practical ride for building skills or a quick warm-up. Summer is the most comfortable time to ride. Typical averages from the Long Falls Dam weather station, about 11 miles away, run to highs near 77°F in July with lows around 55°F. The Rt 27 Connector lies just 0.1 mile away and Bob's Backyard Boogie about 0.2 mile off. The Snail Trail and Narrow Gauge Pathway are both within a third of a mile for hikers and bikers.
- Rt 27 ConnectorMountain biking0.1 mi
- Bob's Backyard BoogieMountain biking0.2 mi
- Snail TrailHiking0.3 mi
- Narrow Gauge PathwayMountain biking0.3 mi
- Tufulio's BouldersRock climbing3.9 mi
- Carrabassett Valley BouldersRock climbing4.3 mi
- Cranberry Pond (Bigelow Range)Rock climbing5.3 mi
- Flagstaff LakeLake fishing9.1 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
- Rt 27 ConnectorMountain biking · Next door
- Lowland TrailMountain biking · Next door
- Bob's Backyard BoogieMountain biking · Next door
- Rt 27 ConnectorMountain biking · Next door
- Lowland TrailMountain biking · Next door
- CinderellaMountain biking · Next door
- Rt 27 ConnectorMountain biking · Next door
- Moose DipMountain biking · Next door
- Mike's Mile 59Mountain biking · ~1 min drive
- Snail TrailMountain biking · Next door
Best time to visit Lowland 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.
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, 10.7 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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