Excursion Coastal bike & hike adventure tour at Portland

At the pier in Portland, meet your guide and receive a safety briefing and helmet, and then embark on a scenic cycling adventure to Mackworth Island, renowned for its sylvan landscape.

Coastal Scenery

As you pedal along the tree-lined Eastern Promenade, you can expect to see other bikers, joggers, and walkers enjoying this waterfront trail. The promenade was built along a former rail corridor and offers spectacular views of Casco Bay.

Occasionally, your guide will pause to elaborate on the significance of landmarks like Fort Gorges, which sits atop uninhabited Hog Island. The fort wasn’t finished until the end of the Civil War, by which time weaponry had changed, making it obsolete.

Later, you’ll learn fascinating facts about iconic Bug Light, a charming lighthouse that was once just a wooden tower, and the Casco Bay Islands, also known as the Calendar Islands because there are supposedly 365 of them.

Mackworth Island

At Mackworth Island, hop off your bike for a one-mile hike along a trail that encircles the island. In 1946 Maine’s governor set aside the island “as a sanctuary for wild beasts and birds.” During your hike you may spot seagulls and ospreys. And with luck, you might even glimpse one of the island’s distinctive fairy homes, as visitors often place twigs and stones against the bases of the trees to create habitats for these fabled woodland creatures.

Authentic Maine Lobster Roll

After exploring Mackworth Island, pedal back to the pier. Along the way, a stop will be made at a neighborhood restaurant for a delicious lobster roll (fresh Maine lobster nestled in a baked roll) to enjoy after a beautiful time of bicycling and hiking.

Points of interests

Points of Interest: Coastal Scenery, Mackworth Island, Authentic Maine Lobster Roll

Note

Please note: This is an active adventure involving about seven miles of cycling (over streets, curbs, and sidewalks) and one mile of forest hiking. It is not suitable for guests with physical limitations. Participants must be experienced bike riders. It is recommended that guests dress in comfortable, season-appropriate clothing that is comfortable and functional, and wear closed-toe hiking/biking shoes. Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed.