Biking
Acadia National Park has over forty-five miles of carriage roads and over twenty-seven roads that are paved. All of these roads are excellent for bicycle riding. There are five exceptional biking loops on Mount Desert Island that provide all types of views from rugged coastline to serene gardens.
Two types of roads exist in Acadia National Park, which are great surfaces for bicycle riding. Carriage roads have a surface of crushed rock and they wind gently through the heart of the entire Park. One of the more traveled carriage roads is thirteen miles long and winds along Eagle Lake, which is the second largest lake in the park.
A more adventurous rider may want to try the Grand Tour ride which travels around the entire circumference of Mount Desert Island, through the Northwest Harbor and then along the eastern shore of Somes Sound into Somesville. In total, it can be a sixty-eight mile ride or if you elect not to do the Western portion, it is a mere thirty-nine miles. There is also a twenty-seven mile scenic loop known as the Park Loop Road. You can easily elect to do an entire loop or just a part of one.
Acadia National Park is a great place for the biking enthusiast and amateur mountain biker alike. Riding along on a bicycle provides one of the best opportunities to take in all the sights and sounds of the area at an easy, leisurely pace.
Other pages you might find helpful:
Downeast Bicycle Club
The Downeast Bicycle Club joins all types of riders and organizes events like rides, tours, races, and much more.
USA Cycling
Find information on local biking events, trails, and volunteer work.
