Guided Ebike Tour of Acadia National Park Carriage Roads
from $190.00
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Overview
Explore Acadia’s historic Carriage Roads on our signature 22-mile guided tour featuring premium Cannondale e-bikes. Limited to just 8 riders per group, our tours include well-timed stops at iconic locations like Jordan Pond House and Eagle Lake, giving everyone space to relax, take photos, and enjoy Acadia’s natural beauty at a comfortable pace.
Consistently top-rated on TripAdvisor for 5 years running, Island Time e-bike tours deliver an unparalleled journey through Acadia’s most breathtaking landscapes. Our knowledgeable guides will immerse you in the fascinating history of these meticulously-crafted roads, reveal hidden viewpoints, and share insider stories about Mount Desert Island’s natural wonders during our many rest and photo opportunities.
The park only allows Class I e-bikes (pedaling required), but our e-bikes motors provide excellent support on hills and longer stretches, making this adventure accessible to riders of various fitness levels.
4 hours 30 minutes
Meet at the start point (no pickup)
Our tours begin and end at Hulls Cove Visitor Center (use google or apple maps). Our vehicles and e-bikes will be clearly marked "Island Time." Our guides will be onsite ready to assist. We’re usually in the corner of the…
Itinerary
- 1Duck Brook Bridge
Your tour will begin at Hull's Cove Visitor Center, where you will climb up Paradise Hill to enjoy a stunning view of Bar Harbor, Porcupine Island, and Frenchman's Bay. Next, you will proceed towards the east end of Witch Hole Pond, until you reach Duck Brook Bridge. This section of the Carriage Roads spans over 2.5 miles, and there is a restroom available at this location.
- 2Eagle Lake Acadia National Park
Once we pass the Duck Brook Bridge, our tour operator usually takes a break at a beaver pond where we can observe a large community of the rodents actively working on their house and dam. After that, we continue our journey towards Eagle Lake, where we head down the west side of the lake. The distance between Duck Brook bridge and the south end of Eagle Lake is 4 miles.
- 3Jordan Pond
After passing Eagle Lake, you will soon reach the west side of Jordan Pond, where you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the Penobscot and Pemetic mountains. During the tour, you will stop to see the West Branch Jordan Stream Bridge, Cliffside Bridge and the Amphitheater Bridge. At the southern end of the pond, you will have a chance to take a 20-minute break at Jordan Pond House or, if you prefer, use the time to ride on a short loop down to the Cobblestone Bridge. This section of the ride covers a distance of 6 miles.
- 4Stop
There is no admission fee, and visitors can stay for about 15 minutes. While there won't be enough time to dine, there is a quick grab-and-go food service, a gift shop, and restrooms available.
- 5Bubble Pond
After leaving Jordan Pond House, you will need to ride an ebike for 5 miles on the Carriage Roads until you reach the north end of Bubble Pond. This particular section of the trail is very serene and picturesque, with dense forests, streams, and ponds. There is a restroom available at this location.
- 6Hulls Cove Visitor Center
The last part of the ebike adventure through Acadia National Park Carriage Roads is around 5 miles long. When you leave Bubble Pond, you'll head up to the east side of Eagle Lake, where you can enjoy some afternoon sun. You'll then ride along Breakneck Pond and the west side of Witch Hole Pond, before finally descending from the Carriage Roads and returning to your starting point.
What's included
- Ebike lesson
- Helmet
- Use of bicycle
- Phone holder
- Insulated basket
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age of 16
