NEW ENGLAND

The Down East Sunrise Trail is an inter-agency effort that will preserve 85 miles of rail corridor for future rail use as well as provide a wide, compact gravel base, multi-use trail for snowmobilers, ATV-ers, pedestrians, bicyclists, cross country skiers, equestrians and many other outdoor enthusiasts. Currently 30 miles of multi-use trail is open for permanent year-round use from Machias, east to Ayers Junction (except for mud season). The remainder of the trail from Machias west to Washington Junction will be opened in phases.
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45 miles of historic carriage roads donated by the Rockefeller family weave around the mountains and valleys through the heart of Acadia National Park. The roads have crushed rock surfaces perfect for bicycling. Cyclists share the carriage roads with horses and pedestrians, enjoying sweeping vistas and close-up views of one of America’s most breathtaking landscapes.
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This picturesque 35-mile ride takes cyclists from Portland’s historic waterfront through the nearby coastal towns of Falmouth, Yarmouth, Freeport and Brunswick. Ride along village main streets as well as on quiet country roads, with stunning views of island-studded Casco Bay. The many potential side excursions include exploring the cobblestone streets of Portland’s Old Port shopping district, visiting the bird sanctuary at Maine Audubon in Falmouth or the nature trails at Audubon Mast Landing Sanctuary in Freeport, and heading out to beautiful Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, two miles out and back off the main ride. The route ends at the new Androscoggin River Pathway in Brunswick.
The ride originates from the intersection of Broadway and the Casco Bay Bridge in South Portland. Alternate starting points include the Eastern Promenade Trail at the corner of Commercial and India Streets (limited non-metered street parking or parking lots) and the Marginal Way Park and Ride Lot at the corner of Franklin Street (Exit 7 off I-295 in Portland) where overnight parking is available.
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This southern gateway portion of the Maine East Coast Greenway extends 80 miles from Kittery to South Portland. Once fully developed, the Eastern Trail will include approximately 37 miles of off-road cycling within the old rail corridor of the Eastern Railroad. Today, Eastern Trail riders can meander on-road through the rural countryside and villages of southern Maine as well as historic mill towns and oceanside beaches. Some notable diversions as the trail heads north include Vaughn Woods State Park, along the Piscataqua River in South Berwick; historic homes along Route 1 in Saco; the wide sandy beaches of Old Orchard Beach; and Scarborough Marsh, where you can get off your bike and into a canoe for a few hours. The route ends at Bug Light Park in South Portland, with its stunning views of Portland Harbor in Casco Bay.
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The Maine Mountain Division Trail, when completed, will connect Portland 52 miles with the town of Fryeburg on the New Hampshire border. The completed 6-mile section of this paved rail trail runs from Rt 202 in South Windham to the Otter Ponds in Standish with a 1-mile gravel trail section connecting to Johnson Field on Rt 35 in Standish. This includes a paved connector loop trail that crosses the Gambo bike/ped Bridge, through Shaw Park in Gorham and back to the MDT. There is also an interim unimproved section of trail from Rt 202 in South Windham running 5 miles to Bridge St in Westbrook.
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