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Carriage Roads

Acadia National Park, ME
4.5 of 5 stars 20 Reviews
Type: Biking Trails
Activities: Biking
Traveler Description: The 45 miles of carriage roads in Acadia are for hikers, bikers, horse riders and carriage drivers - no motor vehicles are allowed. The ten miles of... more »
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NM
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012
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When we were in Acadia, the NPS offered a ranger-led tour along the carriage roads to see "Mr. Rockefeller's Bridges". It was an awesome part of our trip! It was a great mix of hiking, history, and architecture. We loved it! We also took out our bikes on the carriage roads one day and really enjoyed cruising through the woods. More

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Bangor, Maine
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

Good for an hour or a day, on foot or bike or horse (no motorized vehicles allowed), these graded roads take you through much of the southern part of Acadia National Park. Very few services on the roads, but plenty of scenery. Take water, take a lunch, and enjoy. More

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Portland, Maine
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012

The carriage roads are absolutely amazing. Lots of great history with the Carnegie family. More

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Mount Desert Island, Maine
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2012
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A fantastic way to explore the park. Great for biking, jogging, or family walks. More

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Maine
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2012

The carriage roads are great. They are the easiest access into many parts of Acadia National Park. More

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West Sand Lake, New York
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 14, 2012
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One of our best decisions when spending a week in Maine was to sign up for a 2-hour horse-drawn carriage ride through Acadia National Park's Mt. Desert Island. No motor vehicles are permitted on these beautiful, old roads (built in the early 1900s), so the trip is relaxing and a lot of fun for those who prefer not to hike... More

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Siloam Springs, Arkansas
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 22, 2011
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I must preface this with telling you that I grew up on Mt Desert Island and the park loop roads were my playground. I am one of the lucky few children who grew up knowing that you don't pick flowers or collect stones in the park. Acadia National Park is the perfect place for naturalists and hiking/climbing enthusiasts. The 57... More

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chicago
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 21, 2011

The carriage roads are an incredible way to see Acadia National Park. We hiked on them for hours! More

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Rego Park, NY
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 15, 2011
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It was our first trip as a family in Acadia National Park, so we got a bycicle trailer for our daughter. The carriage roads withing Acadia National Park are simply AMAZING! So relaxing and the sightseeing was absolutely breathtaking! It is highly recommended for all ages, we would go there every summer! More

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Senior Contributor
38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 5, 2011
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I grew up going to Acadia National Park every summer since I was a baby and since I've turned 40 last week...I guess that makes it at least 40 trips to this park. The carriage roads are a MUST SEE for every visitor. No matter your age, your physical condition, or the mode you wish to travel (walking or biking... More

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