The best MTB trails in Piscataquis County

Rum Pond is a pretty, freshwater pond with great views of Mount Katahdin near Greenville, Maine, with a small camping area on its northeastern shore. It is a popular hiking trail, but you can also complete the challenging, technical, Blue Ridge traverse from here by bombing up the steep namesake ridge to the intersection with Rum Brook trail and Cranberry Pond. If the traverse is too much, there is also a great, shorter, better-maintained loop you can do by turning onto the Rum Brook Trail and taking it back down to the trailhead.

Dwelley Pond Trail is the only trail in Baxter State Park where bikes are allowed. Although this trail does not have awe-inspiring views, it's a fantastic trail to enjoy the foliage change in the fall and is a nice place to take a break from hiking or from biking on the park roads. The trail is a mix of single and doubletrack, which can be overgrown in some places. At Dwelley Pond there is a picnic area and small shelter, which is a great place to stop and eat a snack. It's nice to complete as a loop with Park Tote Road or as an out-and-back in the far northwestern corner of Baxter State Park.

The Long Pond Trail is a popular trail that traverses the southern edge of Long Pond. It is a great day hike if staying at Gorman Chairback Lodge & Cabins. As you ride, be on the lookout for moose and other wildlife, as well as hikers, who are more common than mountain bikers on this trail.

The 140-year old Little Lyford Lodge & Cabins in 100-Mile Wilderness is open year-round for all sorts of adventurers. In the winter there are groomed trails for cross-country skiing or snowshoeing to Gulf Hagas, the Appalachian Trail, or Gorman Chairback Lodge, which are all connected by a lodge-to-lodge trail system. In the summer, enjoy complimentary canoes, kayaks on the Little Lyford Ponds, dog-friendly local hikes, or hike, mountain bike, or run to other lodges like the Gorman Chairback Lodge.

Gorman Chairback Lodge & Cabins were originally built as a private camp in 1867, but have since been taken over and managed by the AMC as an amazing place for outdoor enthusiasts to stay deep in the heart of Maine's 100-Mile Wilderness. In the summer, the lodge offers a perfect launching pad for hikers, trail runners, mountain bikers, and fly-fishing enthusiasts (for the lodge is surrounded by lakes and rivers, including Long Pond). There are complimentary canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards for guests to use. In the winter, the lodge transforms into a winter wonderland, boasting 35 miles of groomed cross-country ski and snowshoe trails.

This is a great trail with fantastic views of Moosehead Lake. The roots make this a good technical trail. There was a storm in 2023 and this little park lost over 800 trees, but the trail has since been cleaned up.

This 925-acre park includes a fine pebble beach with swimming, a playground, and miles of trails, with year-round camping available as well. The winter offers groomed cross-country ski trails with a nice view of the lake.

This is a great trail with fantastic views of Moosehead Lake, The roots make this a good technical trail. There was a storm in 2023 and this little park lost over 800 trees, but the trail has since been cleaned up.