Biking

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• Our Park Search Feature lets you mix and match activities with park facilities.
• Stay Informed with Safety Updates.

Suggested Locations:

• Androscoggin Riverlands State Park
• Bradbury Mountain State Park popular training and event location for mountain bikers.
• Camden Hills State Park includes rolling hills with panoramic views of the ocean.
• Down East Sunrise Trail a multi-use rail trail that overs 85 miles of riding; best for fat-tire bikes.
  • Section Maps:
    • Washington Junction to Cherryfield PDF (556KB)
    • Cherryfield to Machias PDF (251KB)
    • Machias to Ayers Junction PDF (262KB)
• Mount Blue State Park

• Additional Trail Resources:
  • Explore Maine by Bike site by the Maine Department of Transportation
  • Bicycling in Maine a link to Maine Office of Tourism pages that include on and off road bicycling, events, and rentals.
  • East Coast Greenway information about the nearly 3,000 miles of trail in development between Canada and Key West, FLA.

Trail Tips:

• Carry plenty of water, sun screen and a snack. Be prepared for bugs and ticks. View a tick ID wallet card at the Maine Center or Disease Control and Prevention. Call them to get a copy with e tick removal spoon.
• Carry a first aid kit for your bike as well. A simple repair kit includes:
  • Spare Tube
  • Patch Kit
  • Tire Levers
  • Hand Pump
  • Multi-tool that includes Allen wrenches, hex bolt wrenches, a chain tool, and screw drivers.
• International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) hosts and online resource hub.