![]() Photo by Will Newton, Friends of Acadia, NPS Travel With The LandscapeForty-five miles of rustic carriage roads, the gift of philanthropist John D. Rockefeller Jr. and family, weave around the mountains and valleys of Acadia National Park. Rockefeller, a skilled horseman, wanted to travel on motor-free byways via horse and carriage into the heart of Mount Desert Island. His construction efforts from 1913 to 1940 resulted in roads with sweeping vistas and close-up views of the landscape. Same Roads, Different Recreation ![]() ![]()
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Explore Carriage Roads![]() Bicycling
Explore the 45 miles of historic carriage roads on two-wheels. ![]() Horseback Riding & Carriage Road Tours
Learn more about how you can enjoy Acadia via a carriage ride with Wildwood Stables or on a horse of your own. ![]() Hiking
Link together carriage roads and intersecting hiking trails to create longer loops around the park. ![]() Winter Activities
During the winter months, explore Acadia's carriage roads by cross-country skiing or snowshoeing. ![]() Rules and Safety AdvisoriesUse the Carriage Road Map for general orientation and review the rules and safety guidance below.
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Last updated: May 26, 2023