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Biking Around Downeast Maine
Our real estate agents know that the beautiful outdoors is one of the most important reasons why so many of our buyers choose Downeast Maine for their new home. One of the most enjoyable aspects of the area is its many cycling trails, including adventure opportunities for cyclists of all skill levels.
Cycling has long been a pastime of choice in Downeast Maine. Some of the trails preserved today date all the way back to the early twentieth century! Combined with a passion for protecting the region's unique natural heritage, Downeast Maine is full of breathtaking views just waiting to be discovered.
Let's take a closer look at just a few of the popular bike trails in Downeast Maine:
- Paradise Hill – See Website for Location Information
Found within Acadia National Park, Paradise Hill stands within 45 miles of rustic carriage roads. The historic roads, developed between 1913 and 1940, now provide one of the most unique and rewarding opportunities to cycle in Maine. The Paradise Hill ride itself is just over a mile and is one of dozens of beloved nearby trails. - Witch Hole Pond – See Website for Location Information
Continue further south from Paradise Hill, and you will find Witch Hole Pond. A double track trail of three and a half miles, it features a 176' elevation rise with an average grade of 2% and a maximum grade of 7%. Although a short ride, it has received high rankings from local cyclists, who consider it fun and not too challenging. - Witch Hole Connector – See Website for Location Information
On your way further south from Witch Hole Pond, you will pass through the Witch Hole Connector, which gives a rider access to dozens of trails further on in the Acadia National Park system. The connector has a length just over one full mile in a double track configuration, with a smooth ride of only 1% average grade. - Aunt Betty Pond – See Website for Location Information
The terrain becomes even more interesting as you draw near to Aunt Betty Pond. Along the way, you'll pass by the shores of lovely Eagle Lake, the largest lake in the North Maine Woods. There's also a community of about 800 permanent residents here if you wish to stop for rest along the trail of about two and a half miles. - Seven Sisters and Bridges – See Website for Location Information
A fork in the road offers the choice between Seven Sisters and Bridges or Parkman and Aunt Betty, listed below. Veer east for this shorter course just over one mile that continues around the length of Eagle Lake and heads to The Bubbles and Jordan Pond beyond. With a maximum grade of 8%, some of the ride can be tricky. - Parkman and Aunt Betty – See Website for Location Information
Parkman and Aunt Betty is an alternate route that consists partially of paved track. It's a three-and-a-half mile run in a double track configuration. As you reach the final third of the track, you will pass alongside the local Sound Drive, which weaves around the near shore of the Gulf of Maine. - Hadlock Loop – See Website for Location Information
The satisfying four-mile loop known as Hadlock Pond is a double track ride with a 10% maximum grade. It reaches a height just under 500 feet and features winding curves in a relaxing, almost hypnotic configuration. You'll be within a few minutes of the iconic Northeast Harbor at the halfway point of this loop. - Amphitheatre West – See Website for Location Information
Named for the historic outdoor event space, Amphitheatre West is "blink and you'll miss it" brief at just a hair under one mile. Still, you should keep your eyes peeled with a rapid rise to a maximum grade all of 7%. Curve west to visit Lower Hadlock Pond and the town of Asticou if sight-seeing is part of your trip! - Amphitheatre – See Website for Location Information
Amphitheatre is where the Downeast Cycling odyssey of most visitors will start to draw to a gentle close. Just a bit less than one and a half mile, it's a nice, easy ride that curves around but not into higher elevations for most of its span. As a well-tended double track, it gives you an opportunity to rest and renew before your return trip. - Down East Sunrise Trail – See Website for Location Information
When you are looking for a whole day's journey in Downeast Maine, you need look no further than the Down East Sunrise Trail. At a touch over 91 miles, this gravel route passes through woods, marshlands, and a number of picturesque coastal villages. With ample vehicle parking at the start, it terminates at the city of Ellsworth.
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