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Downeast & Acadia
- Tour 10 - Schoodic Peninsula
- Tour 11 - Deer Isle-Stonington
- Tour 12 - Passamaquoddy Bay
- Tour 9 - Washington County/Downeast
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- Tour Adventure Cycling - Northern Tier Route (Maine Section)
- Tour Adventure Cycling Routes in Maine - Overview
- Tour Maine's East Coast Greenway - Coastal Route
- Tour Maine's East Coast Greenway - Downeast Route & Downeast Sunrise Trail
- Tour Maine's East Coast Greenway - Overview
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Tour 10 - Schoodic Peninsula
Region: Downeast and Acadia
Highlights: islands, lighthouses, low traffic, ocean views, state/national park, wildlife
| Name | Distance | Terrain |
|---|---|---|
| Winter Harbor?Summer Harbor | 10 | Gentle terrain, some hills, for almost all cyclists |
| Schoodic Peninsula Park Loop | 12 | Gentle terrain, some hills, for almost all cyclists |
| Schoodic Peninsula?Lighthouse Point?Corea | 24 | Gentle terrain, some hills, for almost all cyclists |
The 10-mile loop begins in Winter Harbor. Grindstone Neck has scenic views and a picnic spot. The 12- and 24-mile loops take cyclists through the easternmost reaches of Acadia National Park to beautiful Schoodic Point, as well as through picturesque fishing villages and along a dramatic stretch of Maine?s rocky coast. Pack a picnic lunch to enjoy at Schoodic Point and enjoy spectacular views of Mount Desert Island and Frenchman Bay along the way. The 12- and 24-mile rides begin at the Frazer Point picnic area.
No matter where you start, these are excellent beginners? loops for road cycling as they are almost exclusively on the low-speed roads of Acadia National Park except for the final 2 miles on ME 186.
Special features: Easternmost section of Acadia National Park; coastal views; picturesque fishing villages of Winter Harbor and Corea (one of Maine?s most photographed fishing villages); Prospect Harbor; wildlife; lighthouses
Road conditions: Generally good
Cautions: Narrow roads; traffic may be heavy in summer. Use extra caution on ME 186. Some roads with no shoulders.
Starting point: The 10-mile ride begins at the Winter Harbor town office or school on Harbor Road (corner of School Street and Harbor Road). The other two rides begin at the Frazer Point picnic area near the entrance to the Schoodic Peninsula on Moore Road.
Starting point: The 10-mile ride begins at the Winter Harbor town office or school on Harbor Road (corner of School Street and Harbor Road). The other two rides begin at the Frazer Point picnic area near the entrance to the Schoodic Peninsula on Moore Road
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