Self-Guided Maine Bicycle Tours | Bike the Coast of Maine

Pedal the Coast Self-Guided

Experience Maine’s Coastal Beauty
with Our Pedal the Coast Tour

Our Pedal the Coast Bike Tour presents the perfect opportunity to embark on an inn-to-inn bicycle tour, offering a leisurely pace for those who wish to absorb the scenic beauty truly. Maine’s coastline, boasting an impressive 400 miles from Kittery to the Canada border, delivers remarkable diversity. During your inn-to-inn bike tour, you’re treated to the opportunity to experience the best of the Maine coast. Immerse yourself in the tranquil allure of Pemaquid Point, then set off on a captivating journey up the coast.

Discover Maine’s Beautiful Penobscot and Blue Hill Bays

Your adventure takes you through the east and west shores of Penobscot Bay, with its picturesque views. From there, the journey continues along the mesmerizing Blue Hill Bay, whose beauty is sure to leave you captivated. The grand finale of your trip includes a triumphant victory lap through the breathtaking Acadia National Park. This inn-to-inn bike tour truly provides a unique and unforgettable way to experience coastal Maine’s scenic splendor at a gentle, relaxed pace.

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Highlights

Enjoy 7 days of Inn to Inn cycling along the Maine Coast
Explore charming towns and coastal villages
Cycle in Acadia National Park
Enjoy a variety of Maine delicacies, from lobster and smoked salmon to fresh blueberries and the local favorite “whoopie pies”

Pricing

Tour Price: $2595 per person double occupancy

E-Bike: $250

2025 Dates

Self-Guided Tours can start on any Sunday

Pickup/Drop Off

Portland, Maine (PWM)

Itinerary

DAY 1 Port Clyde and Clark Island

One of our staff will meet you at our waterfront pick-up location to transfer you to the first hotel. From the hotel, you will enjoy a ride along coastal roads to the fishing village of Port Clyde and then onto the Marshall Point Light, made famous by Forrest Gump. Today’s itinerary leaves plenty of time to enjoy coastal views from the inn’s lawn or hike nearby Clark Island trails.

Cycling Options: 24 miles | elevation gain 1,220 ft
Meals: None
Lodging: The Craignair Inn

DAY 2 Clark Island to Rockland

Begin your ride exploring the quiet town of Port Clyde before cycling to Birch Point State Park and the spectacular Owls Head Light as it stands guard over Penobscot Bay. Your ride then takes you to the eclectic village of Rockland, home to the Farnsworth Museum of Art, which features an extensive collection of the art of the Wyeth Family, The Island Institute dedicated to preserving Maine’s Island communities, and many charming shops and galleries.

Cycling: 26 miles | elevation gain 1,229 ft
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: The Berry Manor Inn

DAY 3 To Vinalhaven

You will enjoy great views of the Camden Hills and Rockland Harbor as you ride an early morning ferry to the island of Vinalhaven. Spend the day discovering the island, browsing downtown, and cycling up the island. Swim in an old granite quarry and glimpse what life on an island is like.

Cycling: 23 miles | elevation gain 1,294 ft
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: The Berry Manor Inn

DAY 4 Rockland to Camden

You have choices today. The ride from Rockland to Camden is only 10 miles. Once there, choose either or both of the optional rides (cycle in the hills or through an oceanfront preserve) or get yourself cleaned up and wander the town. Camden is one of the most picturesque towns on the Maine coast, featuring a well-sheltered harbor surrounded by hills lush with forests. Other options include sailing, kayaking, or relaxing.

Cycling Options: 10, 17 or 32 miles | elevation gain 692-2,319 ft
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: The Hartstone Inn

DAY 5 Acadia’s Carriage Roads

The morning will start with one of our staff driving you from Camden to Bar Harbor and the entrance to Acadia National Park. 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 6 The Schoodic Peninsula

Today, you 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 working lobstering community.

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

DAY 7 Cycling Acadia National Park

End a memorable week by cycling Acadia National Park’s famous Park Loop Road as it winds along the shore of Mount Desert Island, and end with an optional climb up Cadillac Mountain before an 11:30 am transfer to Portland.

Cycling Options: 10 or 28 miles | elevation gain 578-2,532 ft
Meals: Breakfast

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What's Included

Six nights’ lodging
All lodging taxes and gratuities
6 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 or All Road Bike
Round trip ferry Bar Harbor to Winter Harbor
Summer Feet Souvenirs – cycling water bottle and t-shirt (available in men’s & women’s fit)
Round Trip Ferry Rockland to Vinalhaven

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.

“You’ve created a wonderful trip – your attention to detail was impressive. We loved our trip.”

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!

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.

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2025 Dates

7 Days

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Experience Maine’s Coastal Beauty
with Our Pedal the Coast Tour