Biking Acadia National Park's Carriage Roads

The 45 miles of carriage roads in Acadia National Park (a gift of philanthropist John D. Rockefeller Jr. and family) are renown for their beauty and construction. They wind through the heart of the park and their crushed rock surfaces are perfect for bicycling. Cyclists share the carriage roads with only horses and pedestrians -- no motor vehicles. Maps are readily available at the visitor center and at the intersections, all of which are well-marked by signs as seen below. The lush forest provides constant magnificent scenery...




...and numerous waterfalls appear as you traverse the various routes...

Large lakes (often called ponds) add to the beauty and offer you enhanced sight-lines of mountain slopes and peaks after miles of canopied forest biking...



Rides on horse-drawn carriages are also available and you may be fortunate to encounter one while biking. We also passed several equestrians out for a scenic ride.


Don't miss a chance to stop at Jordan Pond House and try one of their famous popovers, available with chocolate and raspberry sauce. A special treat is their popover filled with vanilla ice cream and topped with chocolate sauce. Oh, yeah -- the seafood chowder is also spectacular! Enjoy!

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