Best Road Biking in Maine

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1

Maine, Rockland

01 :28 hrs
14.9 mi
45.23856 ft
Moderate

This tour of midcoast Maine takes cyclists from the historic town of Rockland out to some great points of interest along the coast. Some of the stops include the lighthouse at Owls Head State Park and Ash Point which offers some awesome coastal scenery of the islands in Penobscot Bay. The ride travels over some mild terrain with only a few small hills making it a good choice for riders of all skill levels visiting the area.

2

Maine, York County

04 :45 hrs
47.7 mi
41.288036 ft
Expert

This long loop ride leaves from the community of Wells and travels north, offering riders some excellent scenery along the coast of Maine. Some points of interest along the way include historic homes, beautiful beaches, picturesque harbors, multiple museums, and lots of open green spaces and park. The ride travels over some moderately hilly terrain with some traffic, especially in the summer months, making it a good option for riders with moderate experience.

3

Maine, Waterville

688 :03 hrs
6723.6 mi
1255.4476 ft
Expert

This tour of midcoast Maine takes cyclists from the historic town of Rockland out to some scenic points of interest along the coast. The ride travels through charming coastal towns and offers some awesome views of Penobscot Bay and the St. George River. The ride also takes some short side trips out to Port Clyde and Spruce Head Island. The terrain has lots of hills and is moderately challenging making it a good choice for riders with some experience.

4

Maine, Belfast

06 :05 hrs
62 mi
208.25644 ft
Extreme

This scenic ride starts from the city of Belfast and explores rural countryside of Waldo County, traveling through multiple open valleys and along the high ridges between Brooks and Knox Center. The terrain does offers some impressive scenery from high vantage points, but this is the result of some challenging hilly terrain so only experienced riders should set out to complete the entire ride. There are some winding roads and a short section of unpaved road along Appleton Ridge.

5

Maine, Waterville

04 :42 hrs
47.6 mi
153.34135 ft
Expert

This loop ride starts from the community of Waterville and travels through the China Lake Region which is known for its impressive scenery and recreational opportunities. The ride passes through some charming towns and villages and also passes multiple lakes. The terrain is moderately hilly with short but steep hill but no major climbs. There are some sections where there are no shoulders but most of the ride otherwise offers good riding conditions.

6

Maine, Lincoln County

02 :06 hrs
21.2 mi
38.941994 ft
Hard

This scenic ride starts from the charming village of Boothbay and travels through some beautiful coastal landscape in southern Maine. The ride covers some moderately hilly roadway with sections of little to no shoulder, making the ride best suited for intermediate riders. There is more traffic in the summer months.

7

Maine, York County

05 :49 hrs
58.8 mi
193.19775 ft
Extreme

This ride starts from the quaint village of Cornish and travels south through beautiful rural countryside and forested terrain of southwestern Maine. The ride travels near a historic bridge in Porter over the Ossipee, the Parsonfield Seminary, the Willowbrook County Museum, and some charming old homes in North Parsonfield. The ride also provides some excellent views of the nearby mountain scenery. The terrain is challenging with lots of hills and narrow country roads with no shoulders, making the ride best suited for experienced riders.

8

Maine, Lincoln County

02 :26 hrs
24.6 mi
42.107338 ft
Hard

Starting from the town of Bristol, this enjoyable coastal ride travels south down to South Bristol and the historic and scenic site of Christmas Cove. There are also some short side trips that lead out to the coast for some awesome ocean views. The ride does cover some moderately hilly terrain with sections of roadway that have no shoulder. There is also some traffic in the area, especially during the summer months.

9

Maine, Oxford County

05 :03 hrs
51.2 mi
393.61047 ft
Expert

This long loop ride explores rural countryside and scenic mountain terrain of southwestern Maine. The ride starts from Andover and heads west to Upton and then down through Grafton Notch State Park. Grafton Notch State Park offers some of the best scenery in all of Maine. Another worthwhile point of interest along the ride is the Lovejoy Covered Bridge which was built in 1867 and is the shortest covered bridge is Maine. The terrain has some challenging sections through remote areas and is best suited for experienced riders.

10

, Hancock County

02 :16 hrs
23.1 mi
40.261456 ft
Hard

This loop ride through downeast Maine offers excellent scenery as it travels along the beautiful coastline of coves and beaches with multiple fishing villages located along the route. The ride starts from the tourist information center and parking on Deer Isle and follows coastal highway for the majority of the ride. The roads are narrow and winding in spots and there is some traffic along ME 15 but the terrain is gentle with only small hills making the ride a good options for most skill levels.

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