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 is a GREAT resource that provides wonderful bicycling routes across Maine:

Explore Maine by Bike: you can either click on a region in the navigation column on the right side or use the search window to search for any area.

Aroostook County

  • Aroostook Valley Trail, Presque Isle and New Sweden, ME
    • “In the far northeast reaches of Maine, the Aroostook Valley Trail runs atop the bed of Aroostook County’s only electric railroad, a line once used to transport passengers to school and work; Presque Isle to New Sweden.”
  • Bangor & Aroostook Trail 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.
  • Fort Kent Riverside Trail System 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.
  • Meduxnekeag River Trail 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.
  • Nordic Heritage Center 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.
  • Potato Country Bike Loops Riverside Dr, Presque Isle, ME 04769
    • “These exhilarating rides take cyclists through the heart of this beautiful, rural landscape with stops along the way to learn about Aroostook County.
  • Presque Isle Bicycle and Pedestrian Walkway 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.
  • Saint John Valley Heritage Trail 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.
  • Salmon Brook Lake Bog Public Reserved Land 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. Click here for additional information about this gorgeous trail!
  • Southern Bangor & Aroostook Trail 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.
  • Tour de la Vallee 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.
  • Trafton Lake Trails 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!
  • Woodland Community Trails 844 Woodland Center Rd, Woodland, ME 04736 | (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

  • Amherst Mountains Community Forest Rte 9, Amherst, ME 04605 | (207) 941-4412
    • If you’re looking for an outdoor adventure, look no further! Here you can find recreation trails, wildlife, remote camping, and more!
  • Calais Waterfront Walkway Calais Waterfront Walkway, Calais, ME 04619 | (207) 454-2521 ext. 10
    • “This 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.”
  • DownEast Biking:
    • Cycle the Schoodic peninsula or the Bold Coast scenic bikeway.
  • Down East Sunrise Trail 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.
  • Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge 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.
  • Passamaquoddy Bay Bicycle Tour 966 US-1, Perry, ME 04667
    • With three different routes to take of increasing degrees of difficulty (14, 25, and 45 miles respectively), the Passamaquoddy  Bay Bicycle Tour offers beautiful views of nature.
  • Sipayik Trail 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

  • Biking in Jackman 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.
  • BethelMaine.org Bethel, ME 04217 | (800) 442-5826
    • Take a look at these great bicycling trails in Bethel!
  • Bigelow Preserve Public Reserved Land 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.”
  • Carrabassett Region NEMBA (New England Mountain Bicycle Association) 3001 Outdoor Center Rd, Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947 | (800) 576-3622
    • “Sustainable mountain bike trail network in Carrabassett Valley and surrounding areas. This is our playground. Come ride with us!”
  • City Pond Reservoir Loop City Pond Rd, Rangeley, ME 04970
    • 12 mile trail through the woods.
  • Farmington Cycling Routes:
    • 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.”
  • The Forks Area Scenic Trail 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.”
  • Gould Academy Single Track 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.
  • Hebron Academy Trails ME-119, Hebron, ME 04238 | (207) 966-2100
    • Hebron Academy’s extensive trail network offers great opportunities for hiking, biking, snowshoeing, and skiing in Hebron’s beautiful forests.
  • Hedgehog Hill Loop 187 Webb Beach Rd, Weld, ME 04285 | (207) 585-2261
  • Maine Huts & Trails 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’s finest mountain biking routes.”
  • Mount Abram Ski Area & Bike Park 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!
  • Mt. Blue State Park Weld, ME 04285 | (207) 585-2347
    • Open year-round, Mt. Blue State Park is a beautiful attraction including all sorts of outdoor activities like hiking, trail riding, biking, swimming and picnicking.
  • Narrow Gauge Pathway 1001 Carriage Rd, Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947 | (207) 235-2645
    •  Historically a railroad, the railroad bed that remains offers an easy, gentle-grade, non-motorized trail experience along a river.
  • Park Headquarters Trail 187 Webb Beach Rd, Weld, ME 04285 | (207) 585-2261
    • 3-mile multi-use trail from the park (Mt.Blue State Park) headquarters to the Hedgehog Hill Loop.
  • Quimby Pond to Dodge Pond Trail Quimby Pond Rd, Rangeley, ME 04970
    • 9-mile trail around several ponds. This website also provides other cycling routes in the Rangeley area.
  • Railroad Loop Trail Rte 4 by Haley Pond, Rangeley, ME 04970
    • A 12.5-mile loop containing sights of multiple bodies of water.
  • Rangeley Lakes Trails Center 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.
  • Sugarloaf Bike Park: There are lots of great mountain bike trails on the moutain.
  • Sunday River Mountain Biking 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!
  • Whistle Stop Trail 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.

State of Maine cycling suggestions.

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