Maine · Mountain biking

Twin Pines Loop

0.5 mi
round trip
160 ft
climb
Singletrack
surface
Out and back
route
May, Aug–Oct
best months

Twin Pines Loop is a short, easy mountain biking route in northern Maine, about 6.5 miles from the town of Norcross. The out-and-back trail is roughly a mile long, with a total climb of about 160 feet and a high point of 581 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.35 miles, with a grade of about 6 percent. Summer is the most comfortable time to ride. Typical averages from the nearby Millinocket weather station show July highs around 78°F with lows near 57°F, while winter highs stay in the 20s. Several hiking trails sit close by, including Black Cat Peak at 0.2 miles, Lakeside Trail at 0.4 miles and Katahdin View at 0.5 miles. Paddlers can head to Millinocket Stream, about 4.3 miles away.

  • Best time to go · May, Aug–Oct

    Best time to visit Twin Pines Loop

    Best months: May and August–October. 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

      24° / 5°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      26° / 6°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      36° / 16°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      50° / 30°

      10 wet

    5. May

      64° / 41°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      74° / 51°

      13 wet

    7. Jul

      78° / 57°

      13 wet

    8. Aug

      78° / 56°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      70° / 48°

      11 wet

    10. Oct

      55° / 37°

      12 wet

    11. Nov

      43° / 27°

      11 wet

    12. Dec

      31° / 15°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Millinocket, ME, 7.4 mi away at 360 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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