Acadia National Park 22-Mile Guided Ebike Tour of Carriage Roads
by Island Time Ebike Rentals & Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$380Overview
This guided tour covers 22 miles of Acadia National Park's Carriage Roads using premium Class I e-bikes that require pedaling but provide motor assistance on hills and longer distances. The tour begins at Hulls Cove Visitor Center in Bar Harbor, where riders start by cycling uphill on Paradise Hill to view Bar Harbor, Porcupine Island, and Frenchman's Bay. The route continues east along the west side of Witch Hole Pond to Duck Brook Bridge, covering 2.5 miles. A restroom is available at this stop. Next, the ride passes a beaver pond where riders can observe beavers at work before continuing 4 miles along the west side of Eagle Lake. After Eagle Lake, the tour proceeds 6 miles along the west side of Jordan Pond, passing West Branch Jordan Stream Bridge, Cliffside Bridge, and Amphitheater Bridge. At the southern end of Jordan Pond, riders have a 20-minute break at Jordan Pond House, where they can visit the gift shop, grab quick food, or use restrooms; there is no time for full dining. The tour then covers 5 miles through forested areas with streams and ponds to reach Bubble Pond, where restrooms are available. The final 5-mile section circles the east side of Eagle Lake, continues along Breakneck Pond and the west side of Witch Hole Pond, and ends with a descent back to Hulls Cove Visitor Center. The entire trip lasts about four hours and includes an e-bike lesson, helmet, bicycle use, phone holder, and insulated basket. Groups are limited to 8 riders to maintain a comfortable pace and space during stops. Participants must be at least 16 years old.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Duck Brook Bridge
The tour begins at Hull's Cove Visitor Center, then climbs Paradise Hill for views over Bar Harbor, Porcupine Island, and Frenchman's Bay. Riders proceed east along Witch Hole Pond to Duck Brook Bridge, spanning a 2.5-mile section of the Carriage Roads. Restrooms are available at this location.
Eagle Lake Acadia National Park
After Duck Brook Bridge, the group stops briefly at a beaver pond to observe active beavers. They then continue 4 miles along the west side of Eagle Lake to reach the south end of the lake.
10 min
Jordan Pond
After passing Eagle Lake, riders cover 6 miles to reach the west side of Jordan Pond, where they see the West Branch Jordan Stream Bridge, Cliffside Bridge, and Amphitheater Bridge. At the pond's southern end, there is a 20-minute break at Jordan Pond House or an option to ride a short loop to Cobblestone Bridge.
Jordan Pond House Break
Visitors can spend about 15 minutes here with no admission fee. There is no time to dine, but quick grab-and-go food, a gift shop, and restrooms are available.
15 min
Bubble Pond
The tour continues for 5 miles through forested roads, streams, and ponds to the north end of Bubble Pond, where restrooms are provided.
15 min
Hulls Cove Visitor Center
The final 5-mile section leads riders from Bubble Pond along the east side of Eagle Lake, past Breakneck Pond and the west side of Witch Hole Pond, before descending from the Carriage Roads back to the starting point at Hull's Cove Visitor Center.
Meeting point
Our tours begin and end at Hulls Cove Visitor Center (use google or apple maps). Our vehicles and e-bikes will be clearly marked "Island Time." Our guides will be onsite ready to assist. We’re usually in the corner of the parking lot farthest from the building (and closest to the Carriage Roads).
End point
Our tours begin and end at Hulls Cove Visitor Center (use google or apple maps). Our vehicles and e-bikes will be clearly marked "Island Time." Our guides will be onsite ready to assist. We’re usually in the corner of the parking lot farthest from the building (and closest to the Carriage Roads).
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Acadia National Park 22-Mile Guided Ebike Tour of Carriage Roads
by Island Time Ebike Rentals & Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$380Overview
This guided tour covers 22 miles of Acadia National Park's Carriage Roads using premium Class I e-bikes that require pedaling but provide motor assistance on hills and longer distances. The tour begins at Hulls Cove Visitor Center in Bar Harbor, where riders start by cycling uphill on Paradise Hill to view Bar Harbor, Porcupine Island, and Frenchman's Bay. The route continues east along the west side of Witch Hole Pond to Duck Brook Bridge, covering 2.5 miles. A restroom is available at this stop. Next, the ride passes a beaver pond where riders can observe beavers at work before continuing 4 miles along the west side of Eagle Lake. After Eagle Lake, the tour proceeds 6 miles along the west side of Jordan Pond, passing West Branch Jordan Stream Bridge, Cliffside Bridge, and Amphitheater Bridge. At the southern end of Jordan Pond, riders have a 20-minute break at Jordan Pond House, where they can visit the gift shop, grab quick food, or use restrooms; there is no time for full dining. The tour then covers 5 miles through forested areas with streams and ponds to reach Bubble Pond, where restrooms are available. The final 5-mile section circles the east side of Eagle Lake, continues along Breakneck Pond and the west side of Witch Hole Pond, and ends with a descent back to Hulls Cove Visitor Center. The entire trip lasts about four hours and includes an e-bike lesson, helmet, bicycle use, phone holder, and insulated basket. Groups are limited to 8 riders to maintain a comfortable pace and space during stops. Participants must be at least 16 years old.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Duck Brook Bridge
The tour begins at Hull's Cove Visitor Center, then climbs Paradise Hill for views over Bar Harbor, Porcupine Island, and Frenchman's Bay. Riders proceed east along Witch Hole Pond to Duck Brook Bridge, spanning a 2.5-mile section of the Carriage Roads. Restrooms are available at this location.
Eagle Lake Acadia National Park
After Duck Brook Bridge, the group stops briefly at a beaver pond to observe active beavers. They then continue 4 miles along the west side of Eagle Lake to reach the south end of the lake.
10 min
Jordan Pond
After passing Eagle Lake, riders cover 6 miles to reach the west side of Jordan Pond, where they see the West Branch Jordan Stream Bridge, Cliffside Bridge, and Amphitheater Bridge. At the pond's southern end, there is a 20-minute break at Jordan Pond House or an option to ride a short loop to Cobblestone Bridge.
Jordan Pond House Break
Visitors can spend about 15 minutes here with no admission fee. There is no time to dine, but quick grab-and-go food, a gift shop, and restrooms are available.
15 min
Bubble Pond
The tour continues for 5 miles through forested roads, streams, and ponds to the north end of Bubble Pond, where restrooms are provided.
15 min
Hulls Cove Visitor Center
The final 5-mile section leads riders from Bubble Pond along the east side of Eagle Lake, past Breakneck Pond and the west side of Witch Hole Pond, before descending from the Carriage Roads back to the starting point at Hull's Cove Visitor Center.
Meeting point
Our tours begin and end at Hulls Cove Visitor Center (use google or apple maps). Our vehicles and e-bikes will be clearly marked "Island Time." Our guides will be onsite ready to assist. We’re usually in the corner of the parking lot farthest from the building (and closest to the Carriage Roads).
End point
Our tours begin and end at Hulls Cove Visitor Center (use google or apple maps). Our vehicles and e-bikes will be clearly marked "Island Time." Our guides will be onsite ready to assist. We’re usually in the corner of the parking lot farthest from the building (and closest to the Carriage Roads).
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.