Downeast Sunrise Trail Atv/multi Use Recreation — Attraction in Hancock

Multi-use trail is a bit of a misnomer. This is mainly an ATV trail. This is not really good for biking unless you have some seriously fat tires that can handle a lot of loose sandy gravel with large stones. A normal hybrid bike is probably not suitable for this surface. Also the ATVs will make you eat dust clouds. Most multi-use paths I have been on even in Maine did not have ATVs and were better surfaced for biking. Another thing to be aware of is this is a very remote trail that doesn't have many road crossings if you wanted to escape and come back...

Fast, clean, bug free*. The first 10 miles are pretty flat with a few dips. Plenty of room to go two wide. Great view points along the way (mostly bogs). Watch for deer further in; watched two jump in front of an oncoming rider. Trail crosses a through-way after mile 9.

Only down side was the dust. Goggles or even well fitting sunglasses will make this much more enjoyable...

Would be an incredible trail if the ATVs weren’t wrecking it. Difficult to ride a bike as it’s turning to sand, like every “multi use” trail where ATVs (let’s be real, they’re cars) are allowed. Loud, disruptive, disrespectful. Too much mad max, not enough nature. There aren’t enough places one can get away from vehicles. Beautiful and enjoyable aside from...