Mountain Biking

The Carrabassett Valley area has a variety of trails that fall into the "cross country" category:

• Machine-built trails designed as flowy paths through the woods with banked turns; built by machines along with strategic use of natural features.
• Narrow, hand-built trails.  These trails are not enhanced in anyway with rocks, roots, and all the natural features you would naturally experience while enjoying the outdoors are present.
• Tread trails are sections of trail built on existing Nordic Cross-country trails which reflect a smooth gravel surface.
• Nordic Trails:  The Sugarloaf Outdoor Center has 60km of cross-country skiing in the winter which also serve as biking trails during the summer months.  These trails are relatively "smooth" although vary in difficulty due to elevation changes throughout the network. 

Trailforks

Follow Trailforks for most recent trail statuses at https://www.trailforks.com/region/sugarloaf-mountain-resort//. Always check the site before riding.

Parking

Parking is in Lot C for all MTB access. No vehicle access or parking on Mountainside Road, Willow Drive, or West Mountain Road. 

Trails

For 2024, we have a new small flow loop, “Spare Time”, for beginner/intermediate skill building. Located 1/2 miles from Sugarloaf Mountain's main base area, between the Dog Walking Trail and West Branch.

Our mellowest gravity trail (though still quite challenging) is Lower Rock Lobster, accessed by climbing Boardwalk.

For experts, Widowmaker Extension, Jackpot, Rookie River, Rock Lobster, and Crusher DH will be open for riding this season. Widowmaker, Jackpot, and Rookie are accessed by climbing up Lower Whiffletree to Crosshaul to King Pine, and then Tohaul to the top of Whiffletree. Upper Rock Lobster and Crusher DH are accessed by climbing up Whiffletree, Crosshaul, taking a right on Condo Crosscut to Peavy Crosscut, Tote Crosscut, and Spurline.

After descending Widowmaker Extension, riders can return to the base area or Outdoor Center trail system via Condo Crosscut, Lower Stub's, and Lower Widowmaker trail.

Please follow MTB route signs posted on the mountain for access and respect all signage, including stopping at all road crossings. The work roads on the mountain are active and vehicles may be present at all times.

Trail Closures

Electric Bike Rules

Class 1 E-MTB's are welcome on the mountain. Please use only the posted MTB routes. The Binder Work Road is closed to all public traffic, this road is VERY busy with work vehicles. Please respect this closure.

NOTICE: there is currently no lift-serviced mountain biking available at Sugarloaf. Riders are to access the new trails by foot or pedal power only. Personal vehicles and ATVs are not permitted on the mountain at any time. 

Rider parking is available in Lot C.

The Narrow Gauge pathway on the north side of route 27 and across the Carrabassett River is a 6 mile long multi-use pathway that extends from just above the Sugarloaf access road down to the Carrabassett Valley Town park.  This is a flat, smooth, and low impact trail which is perfect for families and those who just want to enjoy a ride along the river.  There are multiple mountain bike trails that spur off the Narrow Gauge pathway so please consult the region's mountain bike trail map for more accurate information.