Route 1 Coastal Maine & Penobscot Bay Byway
Classic coastal Maine touring traversing tidal estuaries, maritime shipyard harbors, and lobster wharves. Features coastal bridge crossings over the Kennebec and Damariscotta rivers, detours down fingers like St. George peninsula, and sweeping runs into Camden where mountains meet the sea.
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Where the mountains meet the sea. Camden’s picture-postcard harbor is framed by historic tall-ship wooden windjammers, salty Atlantic breezes, and manicured 19th-century coastal estates. An idyllic, romantic coastal stop for Dean and Yareliz on their tandem discovery tour.
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How many curves and miles is Route 1 Coastal Maine & Penobscot Bay Byway? ▼
Route 1 Coastal Maine & Penobscot Bay Byway spans 68 miles and packs approximately 145 curves (2.1 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 10 ft - 450 ft (Camden Hills / Mt Battie) and technical rating 4/10.
Where are the start and end coordinates? ▼
The route starts at Bath / Brunswick, ME (Latitude 43.914, Longitude -69.821) and finishes at Camden / Belfast, ME (Latitude 44.359, Longitude -69.008).
How can I download the GPX file for GPS navigation? ▼
Click the "Download Free GPX" button on this guide. The standard XML file is 100% free and ready to load into Garmin zūmo, BMW Motorrad Connected, Rever, Scenic, or Google Maps.