Boothbay Harbor Coastal E-Bike Tour
Pedal Boothbay’s rocky coast and forested byways by e-bike
Duration
Approximately 1.5 hours.
Ideal For
Up to 6 people
Includes
E-bike, studio visit
Highlights
Explore Boothbay Peninsula by electric bike, where spruce forests meet the Atlantic’s rocky shoreline. Follow a 9-mile roundtrip route on paved roads through coastal neighborhoods.
- Ride electric-assist bikes over winding, hilly terrain
- Take in views of islands, lighthouses, and the working harbor
- Discover Barrett Park, Spruce Point, and the 1901 Footbridge
- Watch for local wildlife such as eagles, ospreys, deer, foxes, and seals
Itinerary
- Leave Pedego Electric Bikes after parking lot practice ride and tour a quiet eastside neighborhood, once the home of the Commonwealth Art Colony.
- Visit Villard Studios where you'll meet the artists for a studio tour and demo of the rare white line woodblock printing method they rescued from obscurity.
- Ride up to the summit of Mt. Pisgah made easy, breezy by our Pedego's pedal assist.
- Follow an old Wawenock Indian trail around Lobster Cove and Linekin Bay.
- Experience Sprucewold - a historic 1920s log cabin village.
- Delight in a coastal ride along Grandview Avenue with spectacular views of four islands and three lighthouses with stop for stories and photos.
- Experience the beauty of the 134-year-old Spruce Point Inn, favored vacation spot of the Kennedy family and Ernest Hemingway, with fabulous views of the Burnt Island Lighthouse and time for photos.
- Journey back through town along the eastside's working waterfront with beautiful harbor views.
Important details
- Arrive 30 minutes before departure for bike fitting and instruction
- Ages 16+ only; riders ages 16–20 need a parent or guardian
- Requires basic fitness and confidence riding a standard bike
- Helmets are required at all times while riding
- Suggested minimum height is 5 ft; weight limit is 350 lbs
- Not suitable for people with impaired mobility
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. Tours are canceled for dangerous weather conditions; receive a full refund or reschedule if canceled due to inclement weather.
FAQs
Arrive 30 minutes early for bike fitting, instruction, and a practice ride in the parking lot.
Wear comfortable clothes and closed-toed shoes. Bring sunglasses, sunscreen, a phone/camera, and a rain jacket or light layers if needed.
You need a basic level of fitness and you must be able to confidently ride a standard bike.
Meeting details
Pedego Electric Bikes, 185 Townsend Avenue, Suite B, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538