BIKE ROUTES

Portsmouth offers a great beginning to an adventure that will always be remembered. Whether traveling North along Maine's rocky coastline, or South through New Hampshire’s short but sweet stretch of beaches, a great adventure is surely in your future. What are you waiting for?!

Visit Bike New England for another source of bike routes if you’re looking for other recommendations.

Road Biking: New Hampshire & Maine

Access all of these great bike loops, right from The Sailmakers House!

New Castle, NH Bike Loop

7miles • 36 minutes (approximate time)

Oridione State Park to Wallis Sands - Rye, NH Bike Loop

14.6 miles • 1hour & 16 minutes (approximate time)

1A Rye, NH Bike Loop

17 miles • 1 hour & 30minutes (approximate time)

Pepperrell Cove, Kittery, ME Bike Loop

8.8 miles • 53 minutes (approximate time)

York Harbor Beach, York, ME Bike Loop

19.5 miles • 1 hour & 50 minutes (approximate time)

Rental Bikes & Guided Tours

Port City Bike Tours
Is another great way to explore the area but with a local expert!

#1 Island & Harbor Tour 2-hrs.,

#2 Historic & Cultural Tour 3-hrs.,

#3 Coastal and Seaside Villages Tour 4-hrs,

#4. A new Rockingham Rail Trail Tour 2-hrs.,

#5 An EAT RIDE EXPLORE Self-Guided Tour 3-hrs.,

#6 Black Heritage Self-Guided Tour 3hrs.,

#7 Bike Rentals with a planned bike route custom to you!

Visit their website for more information and to plan your bike tour during your future stay!

Trail Riding: New Hampshire & Maine

New Hampshire and Maine have access to some of the best classic New England maintained trails that are easy to get to and free to access! Below are some great recommendations if you’re looking to venture off the road into the woods.

Maine:

Mount Agamenticus — York, ME
Smith Preserve — Kennebunk, ME
Clifford Park — Biddeford, ME
Cross Hills Area — Cape Elizabeth, ME

New Hampshire:

Stratham Hill Park — Stratham, NH
Whites Lane Trails — Hampton, NH
Fort Rock — Exeter & Newfields, NH
Marshall Conservation Area — Conway, NH
Hurricane — North Conway, NH

Downhill Resort Lift Access:

Highland Mountain - Northfield, NH — Lift access, lessons, camps, rentals/demos
Cranmore Mountain — North Conway, NH — Lift access, rentals/demos