Acadia Carriage Roads
Carriage Roads
About 72 km of gravel carriage roads built by John D. Rockefeller Jr., closed to motor vehicles and featuring 17 stone bridges; ideal for cycling and hiking.
The Carriage Roads were funded by John D. Rockefeller Jr. and built between 1913 and 1940. They stretch about 72 km, are closed to motor vehicles, and have smooth gravel surfaces. Along the way are 17 hand-built stone bridges of varied designs and granite retaining walls. The most popular routes are the roughly 10 km loop around Eagle Lake and the loop around Jordan Pond. Bicycles can be rented in Bar Harbor, or you can take the free bus with bike racks. During wet periods the surface needs time to dry, and the roads are sometimes temporarily closed during the spring thaw.
Opening hours
Open all day (may close during thaw period)
Nearby sights
- Cadillac Mountain
- Bubble Rock
- Jordan Pond
- Sieur de Monts & Wild Gardens of Acadia
- Abbe Museum
- Bar Island Land Bridge
- Bar Harbor Town & Shore Path
- Precipice Trail