Narrow Gauge Pathway

The Narrow Gauge Pathway is a short, easy mountain biking route on the Penobscot Nation in northern Maine, about 0.37 miles long. It's a well-maintained gravel path with a flat profile, making it an ideal choice for beginners, families and riders looking to ease into off-road riding. The trail is an out-and-back with a total round-trip distance of about 0.74 miles. The climb is nearly flat, with a high point of 1,205 feet and a low of 1,192 feet, and the steepest section comes at about 0.32 miles in, with a grade of about 4 percent. 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. The Sargent Trail is just 0.1 mile away, and the F.O.R.D. and Crockertown mountain biking routes are each about 0.4 mile off. Climbers can find Tufulio's Boulders about 3.2 miles away.