Bradbury Mountain State Park - Mountain Biking Trails

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Maine's first state park offering over 10 miles of sweet single-track mountain bike trails and for those less experienced, over 5 miles of wide double track trails. The park also offers many other activities for the visitor of all ages.
Trail Activity
Mountain-biking Walking Hiking
Length
17.50 miles, Network
Difficulty
Easy, Moderate, Advanced
Town
Pownal
Surface
Dirt/Forest Floor, Gravel/Crushed Stone, Rock/Ledge
Pets
Permitted on leash
Fees
Yes

Description

HIGH USE TRAIL:

This is a busy trail system, especially on weekends between 9AM-4PM. Consider visiting outside of peak periods. Use Maine Trail Finder to identify other nearby trails. If the parking lot is full when you arrive, please choose another trail. 

Bradbury Mountain State Park has over 24 miles of shared use trails (hikers, runners, bikers, horse riders, snow shoers, and snowmobiles). The park features over 14 miles of single track trails designed by and for mountain bikers. Most of these trails are located on the east side of Route 9. All bike trails begin at the upper parking lot kiosk. Trails are groomed for mountain bikes in winter when snow depth allows.

O Trail (2.4 miles loop, advanced): The most technical single track trail is the "O" trail. This 2.4 mile loop is fairly flat has some hairpin turns, goes through a rock garden and challenging all to keep upright on their bike.

Lanzo Trail (1.6 miles, moderate): The 1.6 mile Lanzo Trail traverses through a mixed growth forest and is fairly level. There are a few sharp turns, a couple of bridges to cross but generally allows for good flow when riding along this single track.

Ragan Trail (0.7 mile, moderate): The rider then can cross over to the Ragan Trail, a 0.7 mile trail, fairly flat single track that passes though a hardwood forest. There is a challenging bridge for those not afraid of heights, but also an alternative route around this obstacle. 

Ginn Trail (2.6 miles, moderate): The Ginn Trail is a 2.6 mile trail that follows through a mixed growth forest. There are several small bridges, skinnies and a small climb along this trail.

Fox East and West (2.6 mile loop, advanced): Fox East and West is a 2.6 mile loop through a 150 acre parcel generously donated by the Spiegal Family.  This loop has several bridges, some small ascents and descents, skinnies, many bridges and a few obstacles along the way. The East trail is more challenging than the west.  

Knight Woods (1 mile, easy): For those bikers less experienced, there are several double track trails that are less challenging and more family friendly. The 1 mile Knight Woods Trail on the east side of Route 9, is a 6' wide trail less traveled by the hiker with several interpretive panels along the way providing a brief history of the area.

Northern Loop (1 mile, easy): On the west side of Route 9, the 1 mile Northern Loop provides a gradual ascent to the summit of Bradbury. 

Tote Road (1 mile loop, easy): From the Summit, the Tote Road Trail is a 1 mile loop within the interior of the park through a softwood forest. These trails are used much more frequently by all users, so please use proper etiquette when meeting these other visitors.

View the Bradbury State Park page on BPL's website.

Other Information

Please follow proper trail etiquette and respect hiker and equestrian users. Pets must be leashed at all times when at the park. Please stay only on marked trails and respect park property. During spring thaw and rainy conditions, check with the park about trail closures. While all hunting is prohibited in the Park west of ME-9, be aware that hunting is permitted east of ME-9 with restrictions from Labor Day until June 1.  Wear blaze orange during that time.

Pets must be leashed at all times when at the park.

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This trail passes through a property that was acquired in part with funds from the Land for Maine’s Future program. For more information about the LMF program and the places it has helped to protect, please visit the LMF webpage.

Trail Manager

Visit Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands online for more information and a printable map or contact:

Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands, Bradbury Mountain State Park
528 Hallowell Rd.
Pownal, ME 04069
Phone: (207) 688-4712

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Trail Tips

Dispose of Waste Properly
Pack it in, pack it out. This goes for trash, leftover food, toilet paper, and hygiene products. If you brought it into nature, please bring it out.

Trailhead Information

From North and South: Take Exit 22 off from I-295. Follow signs for Bradbury State Park and take left at Pownal Road. Follow the road for 5 miles to stop sign in center of Pownal. Take a right onto ME-9 and follow it half a mile to the park entrance on the left.

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