Penobscot River Trails — Long Logan gravel loop
Maine · Park loop
Register at the Visitor Center, then follow the signed Long Logan Loop around the short circuit and return to the center. Obey posted bicycle direction and yield to walkers. Do not substitute a longer Riverside/Tote Road circuit, forestry road, kayak access or technical side route.
Plan your ride
- Location
- Soldiertown Township · Maine
- Ride length
- 1.2-mile loop
- Ride format
- Loop
- Surface
- Hard-packed crusher-dust carriage path
- 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
- A May 2026 assessment describes generally 3–5% grades and broad hard-packed surfaces on Long Logan and nearby assessed carriage paths. Conditions can change.
- Starting location
- Penobscot River Trails Visitor Center,2540 Grindstone Road, Soldiertown TWP, ME04460
Published Long Logan circuit, approximately1.85 km in the owner map; 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.
Penobscot River Trails — Long Logan gravel loop — 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: Penobscot River Trails Visitor Center,2540 Grindstone Road, Soldiertown TWP, ME04460.
The owner directs trail visitors from 2540 Grindstone Road along the signed entrance road to the Visitor Center parking area. The map distinguishes visitor and overflow parking from the Hay Brook canoe facility. Use the designated trail-visitor area.
Ride and distance
Selected ride: 1.2-mile loop. Format: Loop.
Ride: Register at the Visitor Center, then follow the signed Long Logan Loop around the short circuit and return to the center. Obey posted bicycle direction and yield to walkers. Do not substitute a longer Riverside/Tote Road circuit, forestry road, kayak access or technical side route.
Published Long Logan circuit, approximately1.85 km in the owner map; parking walks are extra.
Surface and effort
Hard-packed crusher-dust carriage path. A May 2026 assessment describes generally 3–5% grades and broad hard-packed surfaces on Long Logan and nearby assessed carriage paths. Conditions can change.
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 owner welcomes bicycles on its carriage-road network. Maine Trail Finder specifically assesses the 1.2-mile Long Logan circuit as an easier bicycle option. All visitors must register; pets, camping and fires are prohibited. The larger network has one-way bicycle rules and steeper routes. Published fee/device text includes older seasons, so confirm current posted terms rather than assuming free use or e-bike permission. 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.