Maine · Mountain biking

Rt 27 Connector

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

The Rt 27 Connector is a short linking trail in Maine's Carrabassett Valley, managed by State Park and Recreation and serving as a piece of the state's mountain biking network. It's an easy out-and-back ride at about 0.24 miles, with a gentle climb of about 33 feet total and a flat profile. The trail suits beginners and those looking for a quick warm-up, and its mixed surface conditions offer a gentle introduction to varied terrain without technical challenges. 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, and September cools to highs around 68°F. Several other trails sit close by. The Lowland Trail is about 0.1 mile away, Bob's Backyard Boogie and the Narrow Gauge Pathway are each about 0.3 mile off, and climbers can find Tufulio's Boulders about 4 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Aug–Sep

    Best time to visit Rt 27 Connector

    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, 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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