Eagle Lake Carriage Road – Stone bridge loop from Acadia National Park Headquarters

United States

Maine

Hancock County

Eagle Lake Carriage Road – Stone bridge loop from Acadia National Park Headquarters

Moderate

2.9

(10)

riders

Eagle Lake Carriage Road – Stone bridge loop from Acadia National Park Headquarters

01:29

25.0km

280m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 11, 2026

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Acadia National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.24 km

Eagle Lake Bridge

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Beautiful area

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2.53 km

Eagle Lake (Acadia National Park)

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Eagle Lake is the largest glacial lake in Acadia National Park. The wide crushed gravel paths of the carriage roads circumnavigate the shoreline, with access points to the water and dramatic views of the mountains.

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2.70 km

Eagle Lake — North Parking Lot

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The carriage trails around Eagle Lake have accessible lakeside running and biking for all ages and ability levels. Sections of the carriage roads at the south end of the lake are steeper and more difficult. Eagle Lake is an ancient glacial lake formed by the last ice age and the second largest body of fresh water in the park.

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2.91 km

Eagle Lake Carriage Road

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At almost exactly 10K the Eagle Lake Carriage Road is a great place for a family ride. The road is wide and even when busy you should have any easy time navigating around other trail users. There are numerous spots to get close to the water and have a rest.

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8.23 km

Viewpoint

9.74 km

Stone bridge

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Nice stone bridge that takes you over a small creek that juts out from Jordan Pond. The bridge is part of Carriage Trail, and like the road, it is well maintained.

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16.2 km

Upper Hadlock Pond

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Upper Hadlock Pond fills with rainwater from the cascade of peaks west of Sargent Mountain, and is regular home to stocked trout. The pond is open to fishing and kayaking. The trails sport boardwalks and make a great easy walk and change from exposed mountain scenery.

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21.5 km

Aunt Betty Carriage Road

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These gravel carriage roads can be found all throughout Acadia National Park. The Aunt Betty Carriage Road is a great uphill ride to get your blood pumping. Enjoy the car free roads and take in the fresh air as you make your way up to Eagle Lake.

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