Rail-Trail
State: ME Length: 1.50 miles Surface: Gravel
At the heart of town, the 1.4-mile Calais Waterfront Walkway follows the route of the former Maine Central Line, though the original rail bed dates to the Calais Railway, chartered in 1832—the first charter issued by the state of Maine. ...
State: ME Length: 2.10 miles Surface: Asphalt
Portland is Maine's largest city, and the Eastern Promenade Trail along Casco Bay offers an ideal introduction to this coastal town and its trail network. The "East Prom" begins in Old Port, a charming waterfront district with cobblestone streets ...
State: ME Length: 6 miles Surface:
Maine's Eastern Trail will eventually extend from the Piscataqua River in Kittery to Casco Bay in Portland. For now, various sections along the route are being constructed, and an on-road bicycling route is available for those wishing to link ...
State: ME Length: 8.40 miles Surface: Crushed Stone
State: ME Length: 1.60 miles Surface: Asphalt
The Ellsworth Rail-Trail runs just over 1 mile between North Street (SR 179) north of town to Birch Avenue in Ellworth. Alongside the path runs an active line on which Downeast Scenic Railways offers tours. Plans call for the trail to be extended ...
State: ME Length: 30 miles Surface: Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel
Good Will-Hinckley Campus trails, acessed behind the L.C. Bates Museum, are easily walked trails through forest and wetland. These trails -- built in the fisrt quarter of the 20th century -- have monuments to early leaders of the outdoor movement. ...
State: ME Length: 6.50 miles Surface: Asphalt
A stunning gateway to Maine's capital city, the Kennebec River Rail-Trail follows the railroad right-of-way that once connected Portland to Augusta. The trail parallels the inactive railroad tracks, which have been maintained in the hope they ...
State: ME Length: 1.65 miles Surface: Asphalt
When the Bangor Aroostook Railroad extended its line through the area, it opened up development and the town prospered, primarily due to the paper industry. In recent years Millinocket has become a four-season tourist destination, due to its ...
State: ME Length: 9.50 miles Surface: Asphalt, Gravel
Named for the railroad line it parallels, the Mountain Division Trail will one day span 52 miles between Fryeburg and Portland. Two sections of the trail are currently open. A 6-mile segment between Standish and Windham provides a gently rolling ...
State: ME Length: 1.25 miles Surface: Ballast, Dirt
The Old Narrow Gauge Volunteer Trail occupies a portion of the old Kennebec Central Railroad right-of-way in the town of Randolph, ME. As of 2012, the trail runs for 1.25 miles between Water Street in Randolph (beginning by the IGA) and into ...
State: ME Length: 2.20 miles Surface: Asphalt
The Papermill Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Trail runs between Frost Hills Road at State Route 196 and Webster Road at State Route 196. From Mill Street south the paved trail follows the Sabattus River to its confluence with the Androscoggin River. ...
State: ME Length: 0.30 miles Surface: Asphalt, Concrete
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State: ME Length: 1.50 miles Surface: Asphalt, Gravel
The Presque Isle Bicycle and Pedestrian Walkway follows the course of the former Canadian Pacific Railway through its charming namesake town. The paved trail parallels the river for a short distance in Bicentennial Park on the north end before ...
State: ME Length: 1.50 miles Surface: Dirt, Sand
Long known simply as "Sandy Road" by Riverton neighborhood residents, this scenic trail follows the roadbed of the historic Portland-Lewiston Interurban Rail line, a relic of the trolley era. Cutting a straight line through rock outcroppings ...
State: ME Length: 28 miles Surface: Asphalt, Concrete, Dirt
The Sebago to the Sea Trail runs for 28 miles between Sebago Lake and Back Cove off Casco Bay in East End Portland. As of late 2012 there is a break in the trail between State Route 4/US 202 and the Community Center in Westbrook. Refer to the ...
State: ME Length: 1.70 miles Surface: Asphalt
On the Pleasant Point Reservation abutting coastal New Brunswick, this paved rail-trail was built to keep Passamaquoddy youngsters off busy State Route 190, which connects Pleasant Point with Eastport and runs through the middle of the reservation. The ...
State: ME Length: 5.70 miles Surface: Asphalt, Crushed Stone
An exemplary urban transportation corridor, the 5.7-mile South Portland Parkway (2.1 miles of which are rail-trail) makes an excellent starting point for a bike tour of Portland. The trailhead at Bug Light Park offers easy access and plenty ...
State: ME Length: 2.50 miles Surface: Asphalt
The University of Maine Bicycle Path is a valuable link for non-motorized transportation, connecting campus with Old Town. Much of the trail passes through a scenic wooded corridor, following the path of a long-disused railway. The trail offers ...