Historic Carriage Roads Close for Mud Season

News Release Date: March 18, 2021

Make contact with: Jay Elhard, 207 288-8807

BAR HARBOR, MAINE – Carriage roads are closing to all users March 19 as “mud season” opens throughout Acadia Countrywide Park.

Warmer climate and damp conditions soften the carriage roadways and make them susceptible to destruction. Going for walks, bicycling, and riding horses in such conditions can induce ruts and potholes that channel drinking water and exacerbate erosion. Visitor access will resume as soon as the gravel area dries out and gets to be organization plenty of to protect against harm.

“We’re inquiring all people to aid defend the historic carriage highway technique and avert costly repairs by cooperating with this non permanent closure,” claimed Superintendent Kevin Schneider.

The 45-mile community of carriage roads, alongside with the associated coping stones, gatehouses, stone-confronted bridges, and other features, are the ideal and most substantial illustration of damaged-stone roads in the United States. The entry they offer affords both sweeping vistas and close-up views of the landscape.

In the meantime, the National Park Service encourages site visitors to investigate Acadia’s hiking trails and Park Loop Street, which stays closed to motor automobiles right up until April 15.

• When climbing, be geared up for icy circumstances and carry traction units for your sneakers.

• When strolling or biking closed sections of the Park Loop Road, work out caution close to shut gates, watch for park autos or products, and be ready to come across lingering snow, ice, and winter season storm particles.