State: ME Length: 120 miles Surface: Crushed Stone, Dirt
Acadia's many foot trails, from lowland paths to mountain routes, suit the casual walker to the avid hiker. There are over 120 miles of hiking trails in Acadia National Park. Trails range from short, level surf walks to steep Precipice Trail. ...
Rail-Trail
State: ME Length: 28 miles Surface: Crushed Stone, Dirt
In the far northeast reaches of Maine, the Aroostook Valley Trail runs atop the bed of Aroostook County's only electric railroad, a line once used to transport passengers to school and work and to haul potatoes from farmland to market. Today ...
State: ME Length: 0.35 miles Surface: Asphalt
Located in the heart of downtown Auburn, Bonney Park is a hub for the Auburn Riverwalk and a link to the Lewiston park system over the trestle bridge. The bridge is the only section of rail-trail completed. The park features scenic views of ...
State: ME Length: 58 miles Surface: Crushed Stone, Dirt
A multiuse trail shared with ATVs and snowmobiles, the 58-mile Bangor–Aroostook Trail (a.k.a. BAT) is part of northern Maine's Interconnected Trail System, used and maintained by the state's many snowmobile clubs. You can easily coordinate ...
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: 85 miles Surface: Crushed Stone
NOTE: The Down East Sunrise Trail is closed during mud season to protect the trail surface (typically late March to mid-April). The 85-mile Down East Sunrise Trail runs from Washington Junction in the west, just east of Ellsworth (gateway to ...
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: 26.50 miles Surface: Crushed Stone, Dirt, Sand
The Four Seasons Adventure Trail (a.k.a. the Newport/Dover–Foxcroft Rail-Trail) runs between Newport and Dover-Foxcroft, linking five towns, two rivers, three lakes and a range of pristine landscapes. Extending from State Route 7 in Newport ...
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: 14.60 miles Surface: Crushed Stone, Dirt, Sand
The quiet Kennebec Valley Trail (a.k.a. Anson to Bingham Trail) boasts surprising claims to fame: the 14.6-mile trail traces the river and Indian path taken in 1775 by Benedict Arnold, on orders from General George Washington, to capture Quebec ...
State: ME Length: 11.50 miles Surface: Crushed Stone, Dirt
The Piscataquis River bisects the tiny village of Medford; the north bank is known as Medford, the south bank as Medford Center. Before the Bangor & Aroostook Railroad opened a 600-foot-long, 60-foot-high trestle across the river in 1907, a ...
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: 6.60 miles Surface: Crushed Stone, Dirt
The Narrow Gauge Pathway (a.k.a. Carrabassett River Trail) is a stunningly beautiful 6.6-mile trail along the banks of the Carrabassett River. Its firm, crushed-stone surface is suitable for mountain bike or hybrid tires. The pathway is also ...
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: 17 miles Surface: Crushed Stone
The Saint John Valley Heritage Trail traces 16.9 miles of the former Fish River Railroad corridor, which was taken over by the Bangor & Aroostook Railroad, a line that transported goods and passengers across northern Maine. Skirting the Saint ...
State: ME Length: 4.80 miles Surface: Cinder, Dirt, Gravel
The Sanford Railroad Trail goes by two other names: the Deering Pond Trail or just plain "Railroad Trail." The trail runs for nearly 5 miles between the town of Lebanon and the University of Southern Maine in Sanford. The trail is popular with ...
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: 4.50 miles Surface: Gravel
The Sherman to Patten Trail occupies a former Bangor and Aroostook Railroad spur off the main line that once ran from Bangor to Millinocket to Houlton. The state of Maine acquired the corridor running north from Millinocket. Montreal, Maine ...
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: 37 miles Surface: Crushed Stone, Dirt
The Southern Bangor–Aroostook Trail (a.k.a. the BAT) runs between Houlton and Phair Junction (just shy of Presque Isle), where the railroad siding once connected to a company potato house. The trail winds through forested areas and small ...
State: ME Length: 1.80 miles Surface: Dirt, Grass
The Stillwater River Trail hugs the west bank of its namesake river through Orono, between Bennoch Road in the north (near the cemetery) and Main Street at the southern end. The trail passes through a densely forested corridor and offers scenic ...
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 ...
State: ME Length: 15.70 miles Surface: Crushed Stone, Dirt, Sand
The Whistle Stop Rail-Trail is a textbook example of how diverse groups can work together to maintain and promote a trail. Developed as a route for snowmobiles and ORVs, the route also appeals to hikers and mountain bikers. It's no wonder. The ...