Penobscot Ride Stops and Parking
There are numerous scenic spots to explore on the Penobscot
Peninsula.
The maps below show some especially scenic spots that reward
riders that get off their bikes and take a few minutes to look
around.
Map 1: Penobscot Ride
Below
(map 2) is a map of the first stop at Brooklin General Store and
Naskeag Point. Naskeag has a nice view from the boat launch and the is
a small park with picnic tables. The General Store has an uneven dirt
parking lot so be careful. The General Store has a port-a-potty and
the Point usually has seasonal toilets.
Map 2: Naskeag Point and Brooklin
Map 3
below shows our second stop at
Nervous Nellie's Jams and Jellies.
The owners are very excited that we are coming. The husband Peter is a
sculptor who displays work all around the property and has written
children's stories about Nervous Nellie. There is a small cafe with
tea, coffee, and homemade pastries.
Map 3: Nervous Nellie's
Jams and Jellies
Map 4 below shows the nice
fishing town of Stonington which is at the southern terminus of Deer
Isle. The green line is a large pier/parking area with restroom that
runs beside Atlantic Ave, There are nice shops and an espresso bar on
Main Street. Don't miss the view from the Church Street hill above the
opera house.
Map 4: Stonington
Map 5 below shows the
scenic lookout at
Caterpillar Hill
and a nice detour with a view of the
Pumpkin Island Lighthouse.
The lookout at Caterpillar Hill affords a nice water view. Later in
the season, the blueberry barrens come alive making the view even
nicer.
Map 5: Caterpillar Hill
Map 6 below shows the
historic town of Castine. Did you know that Castine Harbor is the site
of the biggest U.S. naval disaster before Pearl Harbor? Paul Revere
was tried for cowardice after the debacle. Plenty of parking and
restrooms at the pier (#30 on the map). Walk over to
Bah's Bakehouse
that you can access from Main Street for a nice lunch and homemade
baked goods.
Map 6: Castine
Map 7 below shows Fort Knox
and the Observatory atop the
Penobscot Narrows Bridge.
Park by the fort for both locations. Your observatory ticket is good
for the fort as well. Enjoy the great view from the Observatory.
Map 7: Fort Knox and the
Penobscot Bridge and Observatory
.
