Portions of the Park Loop Road that are closed to vehicles in the winter will reopen on April 15. Until then, it’s an excellent time to walk, jog, or ride your bike along those scenic stretches. (You’re welcome to bike the Park Loop Road all summer and fall, too, but vehicle traffic makes it a more challenging affair. That said, early spring is still relatively quiet with vehicle traffic).

A cyclist rides on Acadia’s Park Loop Road  in early spring. (Photo by Shannon Bryan/Friends of Acadia)

Note: two sections of the Park Loop Road ARE open to vehicles, so keep that in mind while enjoying your ride:

– From Sand Beach entrance station to Fabbri picnic area
– Where the Park Loop Road intersects with Jordan Pond Road (near Wildwood Stables).

Check Acadia National Park’s website for current conditions and closures as well as info and pointers for biking the Park Loop Road after the road is open to vehicles.

Each year from Dec 1 through Apr 14, weather permitting, vehicle access to the Park Loop Road is limited. (NPS graphic)

As you cruise along, pull over to enjoy the vistas. Peer into Thunder Hole, recline in the sand at Sand Beach, and sit by Jordan Pond for a picnic lunch.

Pausing to take in the scenic vista during an early spring bike ride in Acadia National Park. (Photo by Shannon Bryan/Friends of Acadia)

Pit stop at Thunder Hole in Acadia. (Photo by Shannon Bryan/Friends of Acadia)

Blue skies + bicycles = a perfect spring day in Acadia. (Photo by Shannon Bryan/Friends of Acadia)

Picnic lunch on the rocks by Jordan Pond. (Photo by Shannon Bryan/Friends of Acadia)

Goofing off at Sand Beach. (Photo by Shannon Bryan/Friends of Acadia)

Cruising Park Loop Road. (Photo by Shannon Bryan/Friends of Acadia)