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United States Golden Road • Ripogenus Rd Difficulty: 8/10

The Golden Road & Katahdin ADV Wilderness

Legendary private haul road carving across the Maine North Woods along the Penobscot River West Branch. High-dust gravel, potholes, and bridge crossings over roaring gorges; industrial logging trucks have right-of-way; stunning vistas of Mount Katahdin.

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Distance
Distance
38.5 mi
62 km total run
Turns
Turns
90
2.3 turns per mile
Summit
Summit
1,280 ft
Pass Summit
Surface
Surface
ADV / Mixed
Difficulty: 8/10
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CARTO Dark Matter GL
Start: Millinocket, ME End: Ripogenus Dam, ME
Elevation Profile 360 – 1,280 ft
SUMMIT 1,280 FT
Pass Summit
Apex Density Index 2.3 curves / mi
Scenic Sweeper Technical Switchback
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Nearby Staging
Central Maine Powersports ~131 mi
Lewiston, United States • +1-207-777-1620
Maine Touring & Coastal Hub | Emergency Tire & Mounting | Diagnostics
Brands: Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Can-Am, Polaris
Performance NC Lévis / Québec ~143 mi
Lévis, QC • +1-418-837-1224
Dealership & Diagnostics | Adventure Touring Support
Brands: BMW Motorrad, BRP, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Ducati
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Covered Parking
Jordan Pond House ~95 mi
Bar Harbor, ME

A storied Acadia National Park tradition dating back to the 1890s. Sitting on the gentle lawn overlooking the crystal-clear glacial waters of Jordan Pond, framed symmetrically by the twin glacial peaks of the North and South Bubbles mountains.

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Start Point Millinocket, ME 45.6573, -68.7098
Summit / High Point Pass Summit 1,280 FT Summit
End Destination Ripogenus Dam, ME 45.8824, -69.1764
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many curves and miles is The Golden Road & Katahdin ADV Wilderness?

The Golden Road & Katahdin ADV Wilderness spans 38.5 miles and packs approximately 90 curves (2.3 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 360 ft - 1,280 ft and technical rating 8/10.

Where are the start and end coordinates?

The route starts at Millinocket, ME (Latitude 45.6573, Longitude -68.7098) and finishes at Ripogenus Dam, ME (Latitude 45.8824, Longitude -69.1764).

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