Distance: 40 and 60 mile loops
Terrain: Rolling hills with one major climb
The scenery is magnificent on this pleasant, 60-mile ride. So is the history of the area that stretches back to pre-Revolutionary days when Maine was part of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Take time to explore the historic towns of Bath and Wiscasset, both of which offer graceful old homes and a variety of shops.
Alternate 1 provides a shorter 40-mile ride avoiding the major ascent up Blinn Hill but including the scenic and historic features of Merrymeeting Bay and the Kennebec River. Many thanks to Davis Carver, owner of Bath Cycle and Ski, who suggested this excellent ride.
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Special Features
Historic towns of Bath and Wiscasset and Head Tide village (on the National Register) Robert T. Coffin Wildflower Reservation Pre-Revolutionary Pownalborough Courthouse Magnificent views of the White Mountains, including Mt. Washington and the surrounding landscape from Blinn Hill Views of Merrymeeting Bay and the Sheepscot River
Services
Bike Shops:
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Starting point:
The Bath Shopping Center is the starting point. From the north: take US 1 North across Carlton Bridge and look for a McDonald’s restaurant on the right, approximately 0.8-mile after the bridge (You can cut through the McDonald’s parking lot to reach the shopping center.). From the South: take the Congress Avenue exit off US 1; turn right at the end of the ramp and take the first right onto Congress Avenue. Take first right on Shopping Center Drive to reach the parking lot.
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