Pedal the Coast Camping

Itinerary 

Pick Up / Drop Off

Portland, ME (PWM)

Day 1 – Boothbay Harbor to Pemaquid Point

Leaders will collect you and your camping gear in Portland on the first morning for the one hour van transfer to Boothbay Harbor. We begin our trip cycling stunning Ocean Point before pedaling to the charming village of Damariscotta. We end our day at the Pemaquid Point Campground located between historic Fort William Henry and the Pemaquid Point Lighthouse.   We will enjoy a relaxing wine and cheese reception at the lighthouse with dinner by the campfire.

Cycling Options: 45 or 55 miles
Camping: Pemaquid Point Campground

Day 2 – Pemaquid Point to Rockland

Today we visit historic Pemaquid Harbor where the English and the French fought for control of New England during the French and Indian Wars. Later we cycle to the “off the beaten track” town of Waldoboro for a glimpse of small town life in Maine before pedaling to within seven miles of Rockland and our campsite on the beach.

Cycling: 51 or 61 miles
Camping: Lobster Buoy Campsite

Day 3 – Rockland to Clark Island

We begin our ride exploring the Clark Point Lighthouse before cycling to Birch Point State Park and the spectacular Owls Head Light as it stands guard over Penobscot Bay.  Our ride then takes us 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 a number of charming shops and galleries.  We finish our day in the Camden Hills State park just north of the picturesque town of Camden where we enjoy a sunset sail on Penobscot Bay. See if you can locate Curtis Island and Owl’s Head Lighthouses from the deck of the schooner!

Cycling Options: 26, 40, or 52 miles
Camping: Camden Hills State Park

Day 4 – Camden to Belfast to Stonington

The rolling hills of Camden offer miles of riding on quiet country roads. We follow these roads though the summer community of Bayside and into the coastal town of Belfast for lunch. After a van transfer across Eggemoggin Reach Bridge onto Deer Isle you will pedal to a picturesque campsite near the fishing village of Stonington for a good night’s sleep along the shore.

Cycling Options: 27 or 40 miles
Camping:  Old Quarry Adventures

Day 5 – Stonington to Blue Hill to Acadia National Park

Your morning ride carries you out the Sunrise Neck with the crystal blue ocean all around.  Along the way stop at the funky and delicious home of Nervous Nellies jams and jellies, before cycling back onto the mainland and onto the charming town of Blue Hill. Take time to explore Blue Hill before an afternoon van transfer to Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island. We will camp along the rocky coast overlooking the Cranberry Islands.

Cycling Options: 44 or 86 miles
Camping: Acadia National Park – Blackwoods Campground

Day 6 – Exploring Bar Harbor

Today we cycle to the quiet side of Acadia National Park, winding through charming villages of Seal Harbor and Northeast Harbor to the town of Bass Harbor and the famous Bass Harbor Light (how many lighthouses so far?) with a stop in Bar Harbor for lunch and a walk around town.

Cycling Options: 52 or 65 miles
Camping: Acadia National Park – Blackwoods Campground

Day 7 – Cycling Acadia National Park

We end a memorable week cycling Acadia National Park’s famous Park Loop Road. As it winds along the shore before we celebrate our week with the best blueberry muffins on the planet. We shuttle back to Portland and arrive back in Portland by 4:00 pm.

Cycling Options: 24 or 30 miles