Biking on Mount Desert Island - A Pocket Guide
With fifty-seven miles of well-tended carriage paths-skirting some of the most beautiful sights on Mount Desert and free of automobile traffic-Acadia National Park is a very popular destination among bicyclists. Highly scenic routes take pedalers past quiet streams, up small hills to picturesque vistas, and along the ocean's edge.
Having lived and biked on the island for over 20 years, author Audrey Minutolo Le provides cyclists with an in-depth look at 18 of the island's finest loop routes, both on and off-road, and gives valuable tips on the prime times to cycle busy sections Acadia. She also includes many great rides outside the park that are often overlooked. Each route is broken down by mileage, categorized by degree of difficulty and described in detail to help riders pick routes most comfortable to their skill level. Most useful of all, clearly drawn maps keep cyclists on the road to the views. 4 3/4''W x 6 1/2L softcover guide book, 79 pages