Biking
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Webb Lake
Start at the tennis courts in Weld, near the general store. Take a left at the intersection heading south on Route 142 for about six miles. Turn right at the country store in Carthage and follow the road for about seven miles around Webb Lake. Turn right onto Route 142 and head south to Weld. A great ride for experienced bikers, the route is about 16 miles and very relaxing. It combines spectacular views of the lake and mountains and a three mile stretch on a dirt road through the wilderness.
Chesterville
The Chesterville Esker
Take the Ridge Road from the country store in Chesterville, it's about three miles to the top of the tree-shaded esker. The glacial ridge separates Horseshoe and Round Ponds on the west and Fellows Pond on the east and is around 90 feet high in some places.
New Sharon
Cape Cod Hill
Take Route 2 east through Farmington Falls into New Sharon. Turn right onto Route 134 and drive past the New Sharon Elementary School until the road curves sharply left and a dirt road is straight ahead. Take the dirt road, which leads to the Sandy River Golf Course back into Farmington Falls. Turn right onto Route 41 and back to Route 2.
Farmington
Trek Across Maine
This is an annual event in early June sponsored by the Maine Lung Association. Well over 1500 riders make their annual trek of 180 miles (averaging 60 miles per day) across Maine and spend their first night at the University of Maine Farmington. To visit the official site, click here.
