Biking
What a wonderful way to explore beautiful places than on a bicycle where you can truly see the sights, stop and meet the people, and taste the local foods. Here are some wonderful places to bring your bicycles!
Here are GREAT resources that provide wonderful bicycling routes across Maine:
Aroostook County
- , Presque Isle and New Sweden, ME
- 鈥淚n the far northeast reaches of Maine, the Aroostook Valley Trail runs atop the bed of Aroostook County鈥檚 only electric railroad, a line once used to transport passengers to school and work; Presque Isle to New Sweden.鈥
- Van Buren, Mapleton, and Caribou, ME 04736
- 61-mile multi-use trail that is part of northern Maine’s Interconnected Trail System. It is used and maintained by various snowmobile clubs.
- 听Fish River, Fort Kent, ME 04743
- This 3-mile trail follows the Saint John River and Fish River through downtown Fort Kent and is great for biking, hiking, and walking.
- 听Riverfront Park, 49 North St, Houlton, ME 04730
- This scenic trail is great for bikers, walkers, fishermen, birders, picnics, and skiing! Starting at the Riverfront Park, the trail follows the Meduxnekeag River.
- 450 Fort Fairfield Rd, Presque Isle, ME 04769
- The Nordic Heritage Center has an amazing trail system for hiking and biking, with a focus on people of all ages being able to experience the outdoors. Note- this wonderful place is temporarily closed, but you can check out their Facebook page for updates.
- 听Riverside Dr and Green Hill Rd, Presque Isle, ME 04769
- 1.5-mile walkway along the former Canadian Pacific Railway. Along the trail, there are picnic areas, a ball field, tennis courts, and a playground.
- 听Fort Kent and Saint Francis, ME
- 16.9-mile long trail along the former Fish River Railroad corridor great for biking, hiking, ATVs, horseback riding, and more.
- 听206 High Meadow Rd, Perham, ME 04766 | (207) 435-7963 ext. 209
- Nature reserve that boasts a 4.7 mile nature trail branching off from the popular Bangor and Aroostook Trail.听听for additional information about this gorgeous trail!
- 听Presque Isle and Houlton, ME 04730
- This 37-mile trail runs mostly through farmland and occasionally goes into forests and wetlands. It is part of a 1,200-mile network of thoroughfares for ATVs in the county, which is the largest east of the Mississippi River.
- Madawaska and Fort Kent, ME
- 69-mile bicycle route that goes from Fort Kent through Madawaska, down past the shores of Long Lake and then back to Fort Kent.
- 听88 Lake Rd, Limestone, ME 04750
- A 4.5 mile trail network through the forest, with views of the lake and nearby farmland. Great in summer for hiking and biking, and groomed in winter for Nordic skiing!
- 听844 Woodland Center Rd, Woodland, ME 04736听| (207) 498-6133
- Great 3.6 mile trail network for hiking, biking, snowshoeing, and cross country skiing, accessible from the Woodland Elementary School
DownEast Maine
- 听Rte 9, Amherst, ME 04605 |听(207) 941-4412
- If you鈥檙e looking for an outdoor adventure, look no further! Here you can find recreation trails, wildlife, remote camping, and more!
- 听Calais Waterfront Walkway, Calais, ME 04619 | (207) 454-2521 ext. 10
- 鈥淭his rail trail offers easy walking along the historic shoreline of the St. Croix River. The trail passes from a rural setting through downtown Calais and connects to the shorefront trails in St. Stephen, New Brunswick via the international bridge.鈥
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- Cycle the Schoodic peninsula or the Bold Coast scenic bikeway.
- 听2 Kilton Ln, Machias, ME 04654 (and various locations between Ellsworth and Pembroke)
- The scenic rail corridor runs along the entire Downeast coastal area, connects multiple scenic conservation areas, intersects Downeast salmon rivers, and is near two state scenic byways.
- 听103 Headquarters Rd, Baring, ME 04694 | (207) 454-7161
- Located just outside Calais, this is the easternmost National Wildlife Refuge in the Atlantic Flyway. Its main purpose is to protect bird wildlife.
- 听Treatment Plant Rd, Perry, ME 04667 | (207) 853-2600
- A 1.8-mile trail on the Passamaquoddy Reservation overlooking Passamaquoddy Bay and bordered by ecologically dynamic, diverse, and productive environments, great for biking, walking, and skiing.
Western Maine
- 听P.O. Box 368, Jackman, ME 04945 | (207) 668-4171
- “Biking in our region is the perfect way to enjoy some of Maine’s most scenic beauty. During the fall, the colors will surely take your breath away. While we do not currently have any trails specifically for biking, we have hundreds of miles of dirt roads and ATV trails suitable for many types of biking.
- Bethel, ME 04217 |
- Take a look at these great bicycling trails in Bethel!
- 听Farmington, ME 04938 | (207) 778-8231
- “Bicycling is permitted on the main gravel road through the Bigelow Preserve in Maine, which is a popular recreation area. While there are also hiking trails within the preserve, some of which are suitable for mountain biking, the main gravel road itself is open to cyclists.”
- 听(New England Mountain Bicycle Association)听3001 Outdoor Center Rd, Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947 | (800) 576-3622
- 鈥淪ustainable mountain bike trail network in Carrabassett Valley and surrounding areas. This is our playground. Come ride with us!鈥
- 听City Pond Rd, Rangeley, ME 04970
- 12 mile trail through the woods.
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- Komoot “reviewed all of the road rides around Farmington to identify the best. Explore them all here, and find your perfect road cycling route around Farmington.”
- 听The Forks Plt, ME 04925 | (207) 663-4466
- Located along the Kennebec River, it is ideal for running, biking, or hiking with dogs and kids.鈥
- 39 Church Street, Bethel, ME 04217
- These well-maintained trails have been recently expanded! The trails are primarily for the Gould Academy Race courses but they are also open to the public.
- ME-119, Hebron, ME 04238 | (207) 966-2100
- Hebron Academy鈥檚 extensive trail network offers great opportunities for hiking, biking, snowshoeing, and skiing in Hebron鈥檚 beautiful forests.
- 听187 Webb Beach Rd, Weld, ME 04285 | (207) 585-2261
- 6-mile double-track听backcountry loop through the heart of .
- 听496C Main St, Kingfield, ME 04947 | (207) 265-2400
- “Western Maine is home to some of the best mountain biking trails in the state. Our backcountry trail system offers an exciting way to experience the Maine wilderness and connects with some of New England鈥檚 finest mountain biking routes.”
- 308 Howe Hill Rd #3112, Greenwood, ME 04255 | (207) 875-5000
- As the winner of the 2012 Golden Eagle Award for Environmental Excellence, this mountain includes 51 trail and 5 ski lifts, along with lessons, rentals, many local lodgings, and even a child day care center, as well as their Westside Cafe and Loose Boots Lounge located in their two lodges!
- 听Weld, ME 04285听| (207) 585-2347
- Open year-round, Mt. Blue State Park is a beautiful attraction including all sorts of outdoor听activities like hiking, trail riding, biking, swimming and picnicking.
- 听1001 Carriage Rd, Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947 | (207) 235-2645
- 听Historically a railroad, the railroad bed that remains offers an easy, gentle-grade, non-motorized trail experience along a river.
- 听187 Webb Beach Rd, Weld, ME 04285 | (207) 585-2261
- 3-mile multi-use trail from the park () headquarters to the Hedgehog Hill Loop.
- 听Quimby Pond Rd, Rangeley, ME 04970
- 9-mile trail around several ponds. This website also provides other cycling routes in the Rangeley area.
- 听Rte 4 by Haley Pond, Rangeley, ME 04970
- A 12.5-mile loop containing sights of multiple bodies of water.
- 听Saddleback Mountain Rd, Rangeley, ME 04970
- 2-7 miles of trails. The 2-mile loop is rated easy, while the rest of the 7 miles is rated difficult.
- : There are lots of great mountain bike trails on the moutain.
- 15 South Ridge Rd, PO Box 4500, Newry, ME 04261 | (800) 543-2754
- Check out this list of local bike trails and resources from Sunday River!
- 听120 Brick Yard Rd, Farmington, ME 04938 | (207) 287-4957
- This four-season multi-use trail is 14 miles long and great for biking, hiking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing.
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