Carriage roads offer the best access to many interior areas. The two easiest roads are listed below. Others tend to be steeper and slightly uneven with sections of loose sand, gravel, or rocky areas. Extended use of the carriage roads depends on your ability and endurance. When following the carriage roads, be aware of washouts, steep grades, bicycle traffic, and horses on some sections. Assistance may be helpful.
Eagle Lake
The Eagle Lake parking area on Route 233 has accessible restrooms and parking. To the north, the carriage roads lead towards Breakneck Pond, Half Moon Pond, and Witch Hole Pond (5.3 miles round trip). To the south, under the stone bridge, the carriage roads lead in two directions around Eagle Lake (6 miles round trip).
Bubble Pond
The parking area, located off the Park Loop Road, has accessible restrooms and parking. follow the level trail to the north end of Bubble Pond. From here you have access to the carriage roads, one of which borders the pond.
, the park concessioner that operates Wildwood Stables, has two wheelchair-accessible horse-drawn carriages (made possible by Friends of Acadia). Each accommodates two passengers using wheelchairs and several additional passengers. These carriages carry wheelchair users into scenic areas of the carriage roads that may be inaccessible otherwise. Call (207) 276-3622 in advance for reservations. Tour prices vary. Open late June to early October.
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