Acadia: Eagle Lake carriage-road bicycle loop
Maine · Park loop
Follow the NPS Eagle Lake loop through numbered carriage-road intersections 6–9–8–7–6 and return to the same access. Stay on the carriage road; do not follow hiking trails or the motor-traffic Park Loop Road.
Plan your ride
- Location
- Bar Harbor · Maine
- Ride length
- About 5.9 miles
- Ride format
- Loop
- Surface
- Improved crushed-rock carriage road
- Road crossings
- Follow the NPS Eagle Lake loop through numbered carriage-road intersections 6–9–8–7–6 and return to the same access. Stay on the carriage road; do not follow hiking trails or the motor-traffic Park Loop Road.
- Elevation
- Hilly loop: northern/eastern sections mostly level, western/southern sections have a significant climb and descent.
- Starting location
- Eagle Lake Carriage Road Parking, Route 233, Acadia National Park, ME
Published selected route/loop distance; return journeys doubled where stated. Entrance walks are additional and unmeasured.
Approximate named public facility/access-area reference. Follow the guide to designated public visitor parking and the signed path; not a surveyed stall.
Acadia: Eagle Lake carriage-road bicycle loop — detailed guide
Source review: 2026-10-21. A dated source review does not guarantee current-day conditions.
Follow the NPS Eagle Lake loop through numbered carriage-road intersections 6–9–8–7–6 and return to the same access. Stay on the carriage road; do not follow hiking trails or the motor-traffic Park Loop Road.
Start and parking approach
Start: Eagle Lake Carriage Road Parking, Route 233, Acadia National Park, ME
Use only open designated public visitor parking. Walk through parking aisles and the final access connection; never use private lots without permission. If no lawful open arrival is available, postpone or arrive by transit/foot.
Distance and route
Selected ride: About 5.9 miles. Format: Loop.
Published selected route/loop distance; return journeys doubled where stated. Entrance walks are additional and unmeasured.
Follow the NPS Eagle Lake loop through numbered carriage-road intersections 6–9–8–7–6 and return to the same access. Stay on the carriage road; do not follow hiking trails or the motor-traffic Park Loop Road.
Surface and effort
Surface: Improved crushed-rock carriage road. Hilly loop: northern/eastern sections mostly level, western/southern sections have a significant climb and descent. No surveyed maximum slope or accessibility certification is supplied.
Crossings and shared use
Yield to pedestrians, use the signed bicycle/shared-use route, slow at crossings and blind bends, and walk uncomfortable ramps. Authorized maintenance or emergency vehicles may appear. The written route defines the separated portion; nearby roads and unmarked walking or technical trails are excluded. Check current device rules before bringing an e-bike.
Hours, costs and access
Choose daylight and follow current posted park, trail and parking hours. Seasonal facilities and temporary closures can differ. Acadia entrance-pass requirements apply; bicycle shuttle and parking availability have separate seasonal terms.
Reviewed October 21, 2026. Park entrance pass required where applicable. Carriage roads can close during spring mud season and temporary works. Yield to horses and walkers; check NPS current conditions and permitted e-bike classes. This is source-based planning, not a field inspection or a guarantee of present-day conditions. Stop at closures; do not improvise a traffic-road bypass.
Map location
The marker is a labeled planning reference, not a surveyed parking space, bicycle entrance or navigable route line. Use the written start and current on-site signs for the final approach.