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Hancock, Maine

Downeast Sunrise Trail

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The Downeast Sunrise Trail is an 87-mile multi-use rail-trail corridor across eastern Maine, open to ATVs and snowmobiles alongside non-motorized use, running through forests and coastal marshes rich with moose, beaver, and eagles. It connects to the East Coast Greenway and is one of the longest off-road riding corridors in the Northeast.

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Vehicle Types
ATV
Access
Nonprofit or club run
Trail Miles
87 miles
Amenities
Long-distance trail corridor, Trailhead parking

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4.6· 49 reviews on Google
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    Lisa Clark· a year ago

    Had an incredible time riding the trail. Trail is exceptionally well maintained. Trails are marked very clearly. Looking forward to going back and exploring more side trails.

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    J “Mack7n” Mackin· 7 years ago

    Amazing ATV trail going from Ellsworth ME, to Dennysville ME. Trails are very well taken care of, and the scenery is phenomenal. Highly recommend if you have an ATV. Have been here twice in a week, and will be going again very soon. Photos say it all.

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    Mikey D· 2 years ago

    Well maintained railbed, we ride from our town (ellsworth) all the way to Machias, we have lunch by the water, awesome smooth ride

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    Dan Fox· 11 months ago

    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 that, though.

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Current conditions

97Go/ 100 conditions scoreBest day: Thu, Sep 24 (98)

High today

63°F

Wind

7 kt

Gusts 16 kt

Rain chance

0%

Week ahead

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Mon56°F31%

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