Lisa's Travels

If you’re looking for a great place to go biking, you’ve got to check out the biking trails in Maine! With phenomenal scenery, lots of woods and hills, and some awesome trails, you’ll have a blast here. Keep reading to pick the best trail for your excursion.

The 26-mile run not far from Bar Harbor is pretty much a day-long trip, but it’s also nice easy riding because it’s entirely paved. Called the Acadia Park Loop, the challenge lies in making it the entire 26 miles-at least for beginners. But you don’t have to rush, as there is a lot of great scenery, and there are attractions along the way that make it perfect for taking a break, so this trail is great place to head for a family bike ride.

Bike riders will find a bit more variety at the Bradbury Mountain trails situated near Freeport. You’ll need to pay a $3 fee per rider, but these trails are maintained really well and worth the fee. Both beginning and advanced trails provide a great excursion for everyone, with mountainous trails on one side and more level, easy-to-maneuver trails on the other.

City Forest near Bangor has many trails to choose from. The trails are not well-marked so be prepared to explore. Many of these little side trails are not well-traveled so you don’t have to worry about heavy traffic interrupting your ride. Beginners will find easy dirt trails, or for the more advanced biker you can treat yourself to challenging rocky, root-ridden trails. There’s something here for everyone.

Not far from Parsonsfield, you can find lots of different biking trails. One great location is the Cedar Mountain Loop which is a 12-mile track that includes a very steep but relatively short incline that gives way to an awesome view. On the way down you can hop various stream beds and large water bars for added adventure. Pick up a map of this entire area and head out on your bikes to make an entire day of it.

Mount Agamenticus near York Village has a network of trails for all skill levels. Veering off the main paved trail, you will find more and more technical stuff like steep climbs, rocks, and really fast descents. The locals are really the only ones who have a grasp on the area and can show you all the cool trails off the beaten path. It’s easy to get lost, so don’t go exploring by yourself. Unfortunately, there are no known maps of the area.

For a sometimes muddy run that’s lots of fun, travel toward Westbrook to ride on the 10-mile route near the Westcott Junior High School. Lots of side trails make it fun and exciting, and some of these offshoots are hilly and perfect for making jumps. You’ll also find wooded trails, rocks, and other technical challenges to keep you on your toes.

If you are a nature lover, then Maine is definitely one state you’ll want to visit to go biking. Some of the coastal trails (look at a map) provide some fantastic views of the ocean and make for great photo opportunities, as well, so don’t forget the camera. Then plan to play it safe and have a ton of fun!

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