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Kennebec River – Kennebec River Rail Trail loop from Augusta

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Kennebec River – Kennebec River Rail Trail loop from Augusta

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Kennebec River – Kennebec River Rail Trail loop from Augusta

05:46

92.3km

820m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 790 m for 57 m

After 89.1 km for 73 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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568 m

Augusta

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Augusta, Maine's State Capital, sits along the banks of the Kennebec River. It's the 3rd smallest U.S. State Captial by population and offers a unique mixture of historic buildings, great …

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984 m

Augusta Greenway Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Augusta Greenway Trail is a (mostly) gravel path along the waterfront in Augusta, Maine. The trail follows the Kennebec River so you will have a nice view of the waterway all along your hike.

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28.7 km

The 170 mile long Kennebec River is an important recreational and commercial resource for the region. Recently the runs of Atlantic Salmon have started to recover after the removal of the Edwards Dam.

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86.6 km

Kennebec River Rail Trail

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Running for 6 & 1/2 miles between Augusta & Gardiner, the Kennebec River Rail Trail is a fully paved converted rail line. The path is popular with cyclists, joggers, and …

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87.7 km

Kennebec River Rail Trail

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The Kennebec River Rail Trail is a 6.5 mile long path that stretches from Augusta to Gardiner. The trail is fully paved and mostly flat, so it is a great …

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92.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.7 km

20.3 km

19.0 km

5.84 km

2.05 km

455 m

Surfaces

57.3 km

32.3 km

2.21 km

327 m

215 m

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