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Brunswick Bike Trail
Bangor Waterfront
Farwell Mill in Lisbon once known as the most 'Industrialized Town in Maine'
Lewiston's canal powered her mills for 100 year
Anglers will love Lake Auburn, which happens to be best place in Maine for Fishing
Green arrow River Route - Maine East Coast Greenway
Brunswick to Ellsworth

Distance: 180 miles

The River Route connects Midcoast Maine to Downeast Maine via an 180-mile itinerary that offers gorgeous views of Maine’s interior, including the Androscoggin, Kennebec and Penobscot River Valleys. Be sure to leave plenty of time for exploration because there are numerous museums, historical sites, hiking trails and other interesting sites along the way. The route takes you through Lewiston, where Railroad Park offers fine views of the Androscoggin River; through historic downtown Hallowell on the Kennebec; and through Maine’s capital city, Augusta, which has many attractions of historic interest. In Waterville, the Colby College art museum is a must-see for art lovers and in Bangor, there are many attractions, including the Paul Bunyan statue, a great "photo op." The route ends in downtown Ellsworth, gateway to Downeast Maine and Acadia National Park.

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Special Features

  • Exploration of three river valleys
  • Maine’s Capital
Services

Bike Shops:

  • Center Street Cycles, Brunswick, 207-729-5309
  • Rainbow Bicycle, Auburn, 800-244-7576
  • Moe’s Bicycle Shop, Lewiston, 207-783-2641
  • Roy’s Bicycle Shop, Lewiston, 207-783-9090
  • Auclair’s Cycle and Ski, Augusta, 800-734-7171
  • Hilltop Bike and Ski, Manchester, 207-623-6219
  • C M Cycle, Waterville, 207-873-5490
  • Mathieu’s Cycle and Fitness, Oakland, 207-465-7564
  • L & J’s Bike Shop, Veazie, 207-945-9932
  • Ski Rack Sports, Bangor, 207-698-6474
  • Stillwater Recumbents, 207-827-6461
  • Pat’s Bike Shop, 207-989-2900
  • Rose Bike Shop, Orono, 207-866-3525
  • Bar Harbor Bicycle Shop, Ellsworth, 207-667-3886

For accomodations, contact:

Starting point:

The ride originates from the Androscoggin River Trail in Brunswick, which is located off Water Street downtown.

 

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