Endless Adventure on the Trail
Outstanding biking opportunities can be found throughout DownEast Acadia. Hop the
ferry from Bar Harbor to Winter Harbor for a ride along the Bold Coast Scenic Bikeway.
Head over to Campobello Island * where you can ride 15 miles of carriage roads. Take the
Dedham or Wildlands Trails for a spin on your mountain bike. The East Coast Greenway
and US Bike Route 1 are on-road bicycling routes extending from Florida right through
DownEast Acadia to Calais. (*Passport required.)
Paddle the tiny harbors of our numerous islands and coastal villages or along our inland
lakes, rivers, and bogs. Coastal paddlers with more experience will enjoy the Maine Island
Trail while flatwater paddlers and those getting started should try Downeast Lakes and
Orange River Water Trails. The Machias River Corridor offers paddlers some white water,
and the St. Croix International Waterway * offers a two-nation paddling excursion.
Blazed trails across the region offer hikers unlimited ways to flex their hiking muscles.
Hike, don’t drive, under a newly risen sun to the summit of Cadillac, or test your skills on
the Precipice Trail. Explore the forests and bogs of the Schoodic Peninsula, or the bold
coastal ledges in Cutler and Lubec. From an island hike on Great Wass to the steep
climbs up Pigeon Hill, Blue Hill, or Tunk Mountain, there are hundreds of miles
of coastal and inland trails for your enjoyment.
Camping DownEast, a Perfect Way to Rough It
DownEast Acadia offers an unbelievably diverse number of ways to enjoy camping.
Many public and private campgrounds offer accommodation for RVs, tents, and cabin
sites on lakes, rivers, and the ocean. There are the countless remote campsites to pick
from along the Orange River and Downeast Lakes Water Trails, and Machias Lakes area.
Most remote sites are paddle-in rather than hike-in, so expand your horizons by picking up
a paddle and taking a multi-day canoe-camping trip.
Most remote campsites on public land come with picnic tables and fire pits. If no pit is
provided a fire permit is required. Do not bring firewood into the State of Maine and
do not cut live trees. Follow Leave No Trace principles: plan ahead and be prepared,
dispose of waste properly, leave what you find, and respect wildlife and other campers.
Remote lakeside camping
*Passport required.
Bold Coast Scenic Bikeway
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Hike along coastal trails