Cycle the Maine Coast

An Inn-to-Inn Cycling Adventure in Maine

Embrace the journey of a lifetime with our epic inn-to-inn cycling tour along the captivating Maine coast. If you have a deep love for cycling and an adventurous spirit, our Cycle the Maine Coast tour perfectly matches your passions. The sixteen-day tour begins in the historic town of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, setting the stage for a mesmerizing ride along the coast. As you cycle, you’ll discover iconic Maine towns such as Kennebunkport and Camden, each rich with its unique allure and charm.

But the adventure doesn’t stop at the well-known locations. Our tour takes you off the beaten path to unearth hidden treasures like Newcastle and Surry. These lesser-known gems, brimming with local color and charm, offer an authentic taste of Maine’s quintessential coastal life. The grand finale of your journey unfolds in the majestic Acadia National Park, where the rustic beauty of Maine culminates in an awe-inspiring spectacle.

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Highlights

Enjoy 13 days of Inn to Inn cycling along the Maine Coast
Explore charming towns and coastal villages
Discover the variety of the Maine Coast
Enjoy a variety of Maine delicacies, from lobster and smoked salmon to fresh blueberries and the local favorite “whoopie pies”

Pricing

Tour Price: $5975 per person double occupancy

E-Bike: $500

2025 Dates

Self-Guided Tours can start on any Sunday

Pickup/Drop Off

Portsmouth, NH

Itinerary

DAY 1 Arrival in Portsmouth

Individual arrival in Portsmouth, NH.

DAY 2 Portsmouth to Kennebunkport

With the first few pedal strokes, you will cross the Piscataqua River and into Maine. Today’s ride features country roads and some of Maine’s oldest towns. Your destination is Kennebunkport – the summer home of the Bush Family and famous for its charming downtown and shipbuilding history.

Cycling: 41 miles | elevation gain 1,593 ft
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: The Colony Hotel

DAY 3 Kennebunkport to Scarborough

Leaving Kennebunkport, you will pedal past charming houses on your way to the East Coast Greenway, an epic multi-use trail running from Maine to Florida. Your ride will take you along the coast to the towns of Biddeford and Saco. After cycling through these historic mill towns, you will continue to Old Orchard Beach. OOB, as the locals call it, is an unpretentious beach town with an amusement park and pier.

Cycling: 30 miles | elevation gain
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: The Black Point Inn

DAY 4 Scarborough to Portland

After breakfast with a view, you’ll pack up from your inn and pedal to Two Lights and then onto the famous Portland Head Light, the most photographed lighthouse in America. Your next stop is the Spring Point Ledge Light before rounding out your lighthouse tour with a visit to Bug Light and finally heading “across the bridge” into Portland.

Cycling: 25 miles | elevation gain 1,243 ft
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: The Portland Regency

DAY 5 Portland to Freeport

Your morning begins with a scenic ferry ride among the “Calendar Islands” of Casco Bay. Today’s first destination is Chebeague, the largest of the bay’s islands. Enjoy a leisurely ride around the island before lunch at the award-winning Chebeague Island Inn. After lunch, hop on the Cousin’s Island ferry and cycle across the causeway and on to Freeport.

Cycling 19 miles | elevation gain 1,046 ft
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: The Harraseeket Inn

DAY 6 Freeport to Newcastle

Leaving the bustle of Freeport, you will head towards Brunswick, a charming college town, before cycling to Bath, a century-old shipbuilding hub. From Bath, you will follow country roads to Newcastle and Damariscotta, funky communities at the center of mid-coast Maine.

Cycling Options: 43 miles | elevation gain 2,219ft
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: The Tipsy Butler

DAY 7 Rest Day

Take a day off the bike to enjoy the midcoast. Tasting the local oysters and going on a sea kayak tour are fun options.

Cycling: none
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: The Tipsy Butler

DAY 8 Newcastle to Rockland

Today’s ride features some of the best country roads found along the Maine coast. Cycle past saltwater farms and wild blueberry fields to the town of Rockland, a vibrant community filled with art galleries and charming shops.

Cycling Options: 33 miles | elevation gain 2,009 ft
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: The Berry Manor Inn

DAY 9 Rockland to Camden

You have a lot of choices today. The ride from Rockland to Camden is only 10 miles. Camden is one of the most picturesque towns on the Maine coast, featuring a well-sheltered harbor surrounded by hills lush with forests. Once you’ve arrived in Camden, you can opt for one or both of the optional routes and cycle in the hills or through an oceanfront preserve. Other options include non-cycling adventures like sailing, kayaking, or relaxing.

Cycling Options: 10,17 or 32 miles | elevation gain 692-2319 ft
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: The Hartstone Inn

DAY 10 Camden to Belfast

The rolling hills of Camden offer miles of riding on quiet country roads. Follow these roads through the summer community of Bayside and into the coastal town of Belfast. A little artsier than Camden, Belfast is a great place to enjoy the waterfront and get to know some local artists.

Cycling: 30 miles | elevation gain 1,940 ft
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: The Jeweled Turret Inn

DAY 11 Belfast to Bucksport

You will begin by cycling the old railroad bridge across Belfast Harbor, before heading inland to avoid the traffic on Route One. Tonight, you will stay in Bucksport at the mouth of the Penobscot River. Take time to visit the original Fort Knox built in the 19th century to protect the river and ride the elevator to the top of the bridge for a visit to the Penobscot River Observatory, the only bridge top observatory in North America.

Cycling: 20 miles | elevation gain 1,555 ft
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: The Fort Knox Park Inn

DAY 12 Bucksport to Surry

Tonight, you are in for a treat as you will spend the night in a new Glamping resort on the Maine Coast. Make today’s miles count and then relax in comfort, surrounded by gorgeous scenery.

Cycling: 40 miles | elevation gain 2,678 ft
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: Under Canvas Maine

DAY 13 Surry to Bar Harbor

Today it is onto Mt Desert Island, the gateway to Acadia National Park. Your ride takes you through the town of Ellsworth, then follows backroads onto the island and into the town of Bar Harbor.

Cycling: 27 miles | elevation gain 1,421 ft
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: The Sand Bar Cottage Inn

DAY 14 Acadia’s Carriage Roads

Picture breathtaking scenery, gentle grades, and car-free cycling, and you have Acadia’s famous Carriage Roads. A gift of John D. Rockefeller to help the people of America enjoy Acadia’s beauty, the Carriage Roads offer the opportunity to cycle through stately forests of pine and birch and to enjoy panoramic views of Mount Desert Island.

Cycling: 27 miles | elevation gain 1,706 ft
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: The Sand Bar Cottage Inn

DAY 15 The Schoodic Peninsula

Following breakfast, pack up your day bag and your bike and enjoy a unique ferry ride across Frenchman Bay to Winter Harbor and the Schoodic Peninsula. Experience the dramatic power of the open ocean as it crashes along the Schoodic’s rugged shore before cycling to a real lobstering community.

Cycling: 30 miles | elevation gain 1,559 ft
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: The Sand Bar Cottage Inn

DAY 16 Cycling Acadia National Park

Cap off a memorable week cycling Acadia National Park’s famous Park Loop Road as it winds along the shore and ends with an optional climb up Cadillac Mountain. Your transfer to Portsmouth begins at 11:30am, so get an early start!

Cycling Options: 21 or 27 miles | elevation gain 2,624 ft
Meals: Breakfast

What's Included

15 nights’ lodging
All lodging taxes and gratuities
15 breakfasts
Detailed route notes and maps plus turn by turn navigation using the Ride with GPS app (no cellular data needed)
Daily Luggage Transfers
Emergency Support

Hybrid bike with panniers
Round trip ferry - Bar Harbor to Winter Harbor
Summer Feet Souvenirs – cycling water bottle and t-shirt (available in men’s & women’s fit)

Views were amazing. Guides were friendly and personable. Lobster roll was delicious. I upgraded to the ebike (first time riding one) and 10/10 recommend it. I wasn’t looking for a workout. Just wanted to see the sights and enjoy myself. Portland was my favorite stop from a New England cruise.

Five Stars to Rick (our guide) and the folks at Summer Feet Cycling. The ride was perfectly tailored to our group of nine middle aged individuals. The sights were terrific and the lobster role for lunch was the best I have ever eaten. Thanks for making our time in Maine a memorable experience.

Our Summer Feet cycle along the Maine coast was glorious. In early September, we had perfect weather. We cycled along breathtaking views. Then we caught our breath in quaint Maine towns and fishing villages. Each evening our luggage was waiting for us at a charming inn, where we were served breakfast before heading out the next morning. The Summer Feet staff were friendly and efficient. We will hope to plan another Summer Feet trip soon! Pedal The Coast

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