Good riding near Bar Harbor, Maine

johnnyrides

johnnyrides

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Hi all, I'll be heading to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park to do some hiking and kayaking in mid-September but it doesn't look like much of a mountain biking location.........almost like there is none.

Does anyone have any recommendations for good MTB locations within say 30-40 minutes of Bar Harbor?

Thanks for any guidance or suggestions. Much appreciated.
 
Not that close, but use the Trailforks app to find trails in Camden and bath. Both are super fun.
 
No mountain biking on the island, other than the carriage roads which can be ripped through in a day. Hiking trails are way off limits to bikes. Seeing how it takes 20-30m to get to the main land, there's really nothing within 30-40m.
 
If your staying on the island I would just bring a bike to ride the pavement and carriage roads. Not singletrack but great scenery nonetheless.
 
Ok. May have to head out further than expected. Will bring my CX bike too. Will check Trailforks and thanks for the advise.
 
johnnyrides said:
Ok. May have to head out further than expected. Will bring my CX bike too. Will check Trailforks and thanks for the advise.
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CX bike is a good option. It's all fine, hardpack gravel on the carriage roads, and then you can still do park loop or ride up Cadillac on skinnies rather than a MTB.
 
Magic said:
CX bike is a good option. It's all fine, hardpack gravel on the carriage roads, and then you can still do park loop or ride up Cadillac on skinnies rather than a MTB.
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Can I get away with 25c on the gravel or is it a 35c knob kinda ride... Similar to Mohonk carriage roads?
 
Magic said:
Pretty similar. What did you end up riding at Mohonk? Pick the same.
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I rode the All City Space Horse with 35c knobs and fenders

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Cadillac is a great climb that'll reward you with a beautiful view. It's definitely worth the effort. Also, downing 3 lobsters post ride makes it that much better.
 
I rode all the carriage roads with 23c. A little less than ideal, but it's what I had with me. Great sights.
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