PEDAL , PADDLE , HIKE
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 .
* Passport required , and check in advance for any travel restrictions to Canada .
Remote lakeside camping
Bold Coast Scenic Bikeway Hiking in Acadia