Belfast Rail Trail — northern crushed-stone return
Maine · Greenway
At the City Point Road public northern trailhead follow the rail trail south along the river for up to half a mile, then retrace. Stay on the established rail trail and stop at any barrier. This short northern return excludes the Route 1 bridge work area toward the harbor, the Hills to Sea hiking continuation and active railway property.
Plan your ride
- Location
- Belfast · Maine
- Ride length
- Up to 1 mile return
- Ride format
- Out and back
- Surface
- Packed granite/crushed stone rail trail
- Road crossings
- Yield to walkers and slow at junctions. Stop and look at every street crossing; do not use traffic lanes to bypass a closure.
- Elevation
- Generally gentle rail corridor; loose gravel, river weather and shared use require care.
- Starting location
- Belfast Rail Trail public City Point Road trailhead, Belfast, ME
Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.
Northern rail-trail place reference, not a surveyed City Point Road entrance or parking stall. Use named public City Point access; museum parking is not assumed.
Belfast Rail Trail — northern crushed-stone return — detailed guide
Source review: 2026-10-22. A dated source review does not guarantee current-day conditions.
A selected outing on a documented improved bicycle route. Follow the stated public start and course.
Start and parking
Start: Belfast Rail Trail public City Point Road trailhead, Belfast, ME.
No verified dedicated trail parking at this named public access. Arrive by lawful public pedestrian/bicycle access, or independently arrange lawful visitor parking and walk to the path. Private, business and reserved lots are not assumed available.
Ride and distance
Selected ride: Up to 1 mile return. Format: Out and back.
Ride: At the City Point Road public northern trailhead follow the rail trail south along the river for up to half a mile, then retrace. Stay on the established rail trail and stop at any barrier. This short northern return excludes the Route 1 bridge work area toward the harbor, the Hills to Sea hiking continuation and active railway property.
Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.
Surface and effort
Packed granite/crushed stone rail trail. Generally gentle rail corridor; loose gravel, river weather and shared use require care.
Crossings and shared use
Yield to walkers and slow at junctions. Stop and look at every street crossing; do not use traffic lanes to bypass a closure. Yield to pedestrians, keep right, and slow at blind corners. Stop at barriers; never use a traffic-road detour to bypass a trail closure.
Hours, costs and access
Use daylight and obey posted trail, park and parking hours. Follow current public visitor-parking terms; reserved activities and events have separate conditions.
Reviewed 2026-10-22. The current city profile permits nonmotorized bicycles on its 2.2-mile trail. The land-trust partner guide documents packed granite stone and the City Point end; its older 2.3-mile figure describes a different measurement version. State bridge work included temporary trail interruptions nearer Route 1; completion was not independently verified, so no full harbor through-ride is promised. This is a source review, not a same-day inspection. Recheck the linked manager before travel.
Map and Directions
Use the named public start and its posted parking signs. The map reference identifies the facility or selected trail area; it is not a surveyed parking stall or navigable route line. Bicycle and e-bike rules can differ; only ordinary bicycle use is established unless noted.