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Explore Acadia’s historic Carriage Roads on our signature 22-mile guided tour featuring premium e-bikes from Gazelle, Cannondale and Specialized. Limited to just 8 riders per group, our tours include well-timed stops at iconic locations like Jordan Pond House and Eagle Lake, giving everyone space to relax, take photos, and enjoy Acadia's natural beauty at a comfortable pace.
Consistently top-rated on TripAdvisor for 5 years running, Island Time e-bike tours deliver an unparalleled journey through Acadia's most breathtaking landscapes. Our knowledgeable guides will immerse you in the fascinating history of these meticulously-crafted roads, reveal hidden viewpoints, and share insider stories about Mount Desert Island's natural wonders during our many rest and photo opportunities.
The park only allows Class I e-bikes (pedaling required), but our e-bikes motors provide excellent support on hills and longer stretches, making this adventure accessible to riders of various fitness levels.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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).
Itinerary
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Duck Brook Bridge (Pass by)
Your tour will begin at Hull's Cove Visitor Center, where you will climb up Paradise Hill to enjoy a stunning view of Bar Harbor, Porcupine Island, and Frenchman's Bay. Next, you will proceed towards the east end of Witch Hole Pond, until you reach Duck Brook Bridge. This section of the Carriage Roads spans over 2.5 miles, and there is a restroom available at this location.
Admission ticket free -
1Eagle Lake Acadia National Park
Once we pass the Duck Brook Bridge, our tour operator usually takes a break at a beaver pond where we can observe a large community of the rodents actively working on their house and dam. After that, we continue our journey towards Eagle Lake, where we head down the west side of the lake. The distance between Duck Brook bridge and the south end of Eagle Lake is 4 miles.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Jordan Pond (Pass by)
After passing Eagle Lake, you will soon reach the west side of Jordan Pond, where you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the Penobscot and Pemetic mountains. During the tour, you will stop to see the West Branch Jordan Stream Bridge, Cliffside Bridge and the Amphitheater Bridge. At the southern end of the pond, you will have a chance to take a 20-minute break at Jordan Pond House or, if you prefer, use the time to ride on a short loop down to the Cobblestone Bridge. This section of the ride covers a distance of 6 miles.
Admission ticket free -
2Jordan Pond House Restaurant
There is no admission fee, and visitors can stay for about 15 minutes. While there won't be enough time to dine, there is a quick grab-and-go food service, a gift shop, and restrooms available.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Bubble Pond
After leaving Jordan Pond House, you will need to ride an ebike for 5 miles on the Carriage Roads until you reach the north end of Bubble Pond. This particular section of the trail is very serene and picturesque, with dense forests, streams, and ponds. There is a restroom available at this location.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Hulls Cove Visitor Center (Pass by)
The last part of the ebike adventure through Acadia National Park Carriage Roads is around 5 miles long. When you leave Bubble Pond, you'll head up to the east side of Eagle Lake, where you can enjoy some afternoon sun. You'll then ride along Breakneck Pond and the west side of Witch Hole Pond, before finally descending from the Carriage Roads and returning to your starting point.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age of 16
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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