ANP carriage roads reopen to foot traffic

ANP carriage roads reopen to foot traffic

BAR HARBOR — The carriage roads in Acadia National Park have reopened to pedestrians (foot travel) only after having been closed in March due to soft road conditions.

Acadia's carriage roads are now open to walkers

Just in time for more clement weather, Acadia National Park’s carriage roads are reopening. For now, the carriage roads will be open only to foot traffic, the park said Tuesday morning. The carriage roads closed in mid-March to protect the 45-mile network as warmer weather arrived and with it wet conditions. Maine’s “fifth season” — mud season — leaves the carriage roads vulnerable to damage — particularly potholes, ruts and erosion — from bicyc…

Acadia National Park carriage roads open for pedestrian use

ACADIA NAT'L PARK — Acadia’s historic carriage roads have reopened to pedestrians (foot travel) only. Carriage roads remain vulnerable to damage from bike and equestrian use due to the soft road surface, so those activities are prohibited for the time…