Maine · Mountain biking

Moose Dip

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

Moose Dip is a short, intermediate mountain biking trail in the Carrabassett Valley of Maine, managed by State Park and Recreation. The trail is about half a mile long, with a total elevation gain of about 22 feet, and it is an out-and-back route that makes it easy to ride the technical sections twice. The mixed surface terrain and natural features require solid bike handling skills, and the moderate difficulty and blue square rating make it a good fit for riders looking to build their abilities on varied ground. Summer is the most comfortable time to ride. Typical averages from the nearby Long Falls Dam weather station show July highs around 77°F with lows near 55°F, while winter highs stay in the 20s. Moose Pond Loop and Sunny Breeze are both about 0.1 mile away, and the China Cat Trail and Snail Trail are about 0.2 mile away for hikers.

  • Best time to go · Aug–Sep

    Best time to visit Moose Dip

    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, 11 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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