Distance: 13 and 29 mile loops
Terrain: Mostly flat with some rolling hills
Both loops take cyclists through the easternmost reaches of Acadia National Park at beautiful Schoodic Point, as well as through picturesque fishing villages and along a dramatic stretch of Maine's rocky coast. Pack a picnic lunch to enjoy at the point and enjoy spectacular views of Mount Desert Island and Frenchman Bay along the way. Try the side trip to the pretty fishing village of Corea. It's only 6 miles out and back, and well worth the trip. Other potential side trips include a shorter jaunt to Lighthouse Point, which is just 0.4 miles off the main ride or the trip to Grindstone Neck just before entering Winter Harbor.
Note that the shorter 13-mile loop begins in Winter Harbor instead of West Gouldsboro. This is an excellent beginner's loop for road cycling as it follows, for all but two miles, the low-speed roads of Acadia National Park.
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Services
Bike Shops:
Acadia Bike & Canoe, 207-288-9605 Bar Harbor Bicycle Shop, 800-824-2453
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Starting point:
The 29-mile loop begins at the Schoodic Area Chamber of Commerce kiosk on US 1. To get there, go 6.8 miles east of the Hancock-Sullivan Bridge. The kiosk is opposite Young’s Market and Mobil Station in West Gouldsboro. The 13-mile loop begins in Winter Harbor. Ask at the Winter Harbor 5 & 10 where to park your vehicle.
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