Rides | Prides Corner (Windham)

The Prides area was once the hub of Portland area mountain biking, but due to development and horrendous cutting over the last 5 years it has changed considerably. The news isn't all bad as some of the original trails still exist and newer ones have popped up. To get there: Drive out 302 (Forest Ave) and take a left on to Pride Street. About a half mile down, there is a church on the left. Park on the far side of the lot away from the church. The trailhead is directly across the road. Shortly after crossing the road, bear right and proceed down the powerlines for about a half mile where a jeep trail bears to the left. Follow that until you come back out on to the power lines, bear left and then turn left again after about 100 yards. This will take you down the hill where you will cross Mill Stream. Once on the other side bear to the right and follow the stream. This will eventually bring you back out on to the power lines. Do not cross the road that you come to, but follow the gas pipeline until you cross 302 and then cross Duck Pond Road. Once across Duck Pond Rd, continue up the powerline (gnarly loose rocks and a lonnng climb). Once at the top, turn right and follow the trail until you come out and cross a rural road. The trail continues until you come out behind the Pride's Corner Bingo Hall. From there cross over 302, going slightly uphill and you will see the jeep trail which will take you back to the original powerlines. Once you intersect, bear left and this will take you back to the church parking lot. There are a number of other side trails all over this loop, so feel free to venture down other trails as you see them.