Belfast Rail Trail (Belfast, ME)

The Belfast Rail Trail is a stunning 2.3 mile point-to-point trail which starts at the waterfront of Belfast, Maine near the pedestrian bridge and features the Passagassawakeag river. Easy to access with three parkings along the trail, good for all skill levels (mostly flat) with various benches and picnic tables all along. Lots of trees (shaded areas), great for dog walking (on leash). Mostly used by pedestrians and bicyclists.

The Belfast Rail Trail also known as the " Passy Rail Trail ") was built on the former rail bed of the Belfast & Moosehead Lake Railroad. It is open and has three entry points at Upper Bridge, City Point or Armistice Bridge in downtown Belfast.

The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.

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Parking and Trail Access (Source: Trail Link)

To reach the northern trailhead, take US 1 N to Belfast, and take the exit for SR 7/ME 137 to Waldo Ave. Go straight onto Field St., and then go 0.1 mile and turn left onto High St. Go 2.1 miles on High St./City Point Road, and look for parking on the right at the City Point Central Railroad Museum.

To reach the northern trailhead from US 1 S/ME 3/Searsport Road in Belfast, turn right onto Swan Lake Ave./SR 141. Go 0.1 mile, and turn left onto Robbins Road, and then go 1 mile, and turn right onto Kaler Road. Go 1.3 miles, and turn left onto Oak Hill Road. Trailhead parking is on the left at the City Point Central Railroad Museum.

To reach the southern trailhead, take US 1 N to Belfast, and take the exit for SR 7/SR 137 to Waldo Ave. Go straight onto Field St., then go 0.1 mile and turn right onto High St. Go 0.1 mile, and turn left onto Pierce St., then go 0.2 mile for parking at the intersection with Water St.

To reach the southern trailhead from US 1 S/SR 3/Searsport Ave. in Belfast, take the SR 7/SR 137 exit toward downtown Belfast after crossing the bridge over the Passagassawakeag River. Turn right onto High St., then go 0.3 mile and turn left onto Pierce St. Go 0.2 mile for parking at the intersection with Water St.