Narrow Gauge Pathway — Campbell Field gravel return
Maine · Greenway
From Campbell Field join the signed main Narrow Gauge Pathway toward Town Park for up to one mile, then retrace uphill. Remain on the broad rail pathway, excluding mountain-bike side branches, ski-area traffic roads and any signed closed bridge or washout.
Plan your ride
- Location
- Carrabassett Valley · Maine
- Ride length
- Up to 2 miles return
- Ride format
- Out and back
- Surface
- Improved gravel/crushed-stone main rail pathway; mountain-bike side trails excluded
- 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
- Gradual river-valley slope: downhill outward from Campbell Field toward town, with an uphill return. Wider tires recommended.
- Starting location
- Narrow Gauge Pathway public Campbell Field trailhead, Carrabassett Valley, ME
Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.
Named facility/trail reference only, not a surveyed parking or path-entry pin. Follow the written public start; the marker does not establish a connecting route.
Narrow Gauge Pathway — Campbell Field gravel 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: Narrow Gauge Pathway public Campbell Field trailhead, Carrabassett Valley, ME.
The town identifies Campbell Field as an approved pathway parking location. Use signed public visitor spaces and walk to the pathway; do not block gates or use restricted ski facilities.
Ride and distance
Selected ride: Up to 2 miles return. Format: Out and back.
Ride: From Campbell Field join the signed main Narrow Gauge Pathway toward Town Park for up to one mile, then retrace uphill. Remain on the broad rail pathway, excluding mountain-bike side branches, ski-area traffic roads and any signed closed bridge or washout.
Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.
Surface and effort
Improved gravel/crushed-stone main rail pathway; mountain-bike side trails excluded. Gradual river-valley slope: downhill outward from Campbell Field toward town, with an uphill return. Wider tires recommended.
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 town documents the approximately six-mile nonmotorized pathway and a November 15, 2024 reopening after earlier washouts. That reopening is historical evidence, not a present flood inspection. Current signs and repairs take precedence, and winter grooming changes the usable surface. 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.