Good riding near Bar Harbor, Maine

[johnnyrides]

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.

 

[jdog]

Not that close, but use the Trailforks app to find trails in Camden and bath. Both are super fun.

 

[Magic]

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.

 

[Jmann]

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.

 

[ekuhn]

Right up Cadillac Mt.

 

[johnnyrides]

Ok. May have to head out further than expected. Will bring my CX bike too. Will check Trailforks and thanks for the advise.

 

[Magic]

Ok. May have to head out further than expected. Will bring my CX bike too. Will check Trailforks and thanks for the advise.

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.

 

[Mountain Bike Mike]

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.

Can I get away with 25c on the gravel or is it a 35c knob kinda ride... Similar to Mohonk carriage roads?

 

[clarkenstein]

Can I get away with 25c on the gravel or is it a 35c knob kinda ride... Similar to Mohonk carriage roads?

Very similar to Mohonk for Acadia. But bring the roadie and hit the surrounding roads, including Cadillac.

 

[Magic]

Can I get away with 25c on the gravel or is it a 35c knob kinda ride... Similar to Mohonk carriage roads?

Pretty similar. What did you end up riding at Mohonk? Pick the same.

 

[xc62701]

Do some of the hikes they are pretty stellar. The beehive is awesome.

 

[Mountain Bike Mike]

Pretty similar. What did you end up riding at Mohonk? Pick the same.

I rode the All City Space Horse with 35c knobs and fenders

 

[Hakimaki]

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.

 

[Mahnken]

I rode all the carriage roads with 23c. A little less than ideal, but it's what I had with me. Great sights.