Winding way with view of wooded area and Little Androscoggin River

Fabric Picnic to Sand Beach

This short out-and-back ride follows a carriage road in Acadia National Park along the scenic wooded shores of Bubble Pond. The dirt road is fairly flat but does start to climb on the south side of the lake. The roadways are open to bikes and foot traffic and no motor vehicles are allowed. This ride can easily be extended by riding further along the ride and following other connecting carriage roads in the national park.

The Four Seasons Adventure trails (also known as the Newport/Dover-Foxcroft Rail Trail) is a scenic gravel trail that travels through scenic natural and rural landscape, connecting multiple towns along the way. This segment of the trail covers the area between Dover-Foxcroft and the community of Dexter. The multi-use trail has lots of small ups and downs but no major climbs or descents. The trail is popular for many uses including ATVs, biking, horseback riding, and hiking so pay attention and be respectful of other users on the trail. The trail does continue on for many more miles to the south providing the option for an even longer ride.

Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park is located just 5 minutes away from the busy shopping district of Freeport but manages to offer a peaceful setting for enjoying nature. A small trail network in the park provides hikers the opportunity to hike through the forested terrain and rocky shoreline of Casco Bay. This hike follows multiple trails to complete a longer loop hike in the park but the trails can be used to customize outings shorter or longer if desired.

This scenic rail trail travels through a diverse landscape of forests, wetlands, and farmlands, and also passes through historic towns and suburban areas along the St. John River. The multi-use trail of crushed stone has lots of small ups and downs but no major climbs or descents. The trail is also popular for ATVs, horseback riding, and hiking so be prepared to encounter other users on the trail.

This 10-mile route follows paved roadway and dirt shared-use trails within the state park to complete a scenic and challenging ride. The ride travels through rugged wooded terrain with lots of great scenery. There is a connecting trail called Summer Bypass located along the route that can be used to add a challenging section if desired. Some of the trails in the park are off limits to bikes so make sure to stay off trails that are only designated for hiking. The ride does have some gradual climbs and descents on gravel with sections of rough trail to navigate.

Acadia National Park offers over 40 miles of carriage roads that travel through the scenic park offering bikers and hikers, lots of opportunity to explore the area in peace. The roads are not open to motorized vehicles so there is no need to worry about vehicles or off-road vehicles along the way. Many of the trails are open to horses but not all of them. There are also some connecting carriage rides that are private so pay attention to any signage posted along the way. This ride follows multiple carriage roads located to the south and west of Eagle Lake for a 15-mile loop. There are lots of small ups and downs but no major climbs along the way.

The trail around Back Cove is one of the oldest and most popular in the Portland area and is a great option for an easy ride in the city. The crushed stone/paved trail circles all the way around Back Cove and is very flat and easy to follow. There are some nice resting spots and drinking fountains located at different spots along the way. The loop trail also connects to some of the other trails in the area providing the option for a longer ride.

This section of the Eastern Trail is a paved pathway that runs through South Portland along the East Coast Greenway, connecting multiple parks and providing an easy and scenic ride. The trail has some small ups and downs but overall has very little change in elevation. The trail ends at Bug Light Park located right on the coast offering some nice views of Portland Harbor. There are additional paved trails that connect providing the option for a longer ride if desired.