Camden, Maine to Belfast, Maine

[Sailariel]

Last year I mentioned that Route 52 between Camden and Belfast, Maine was in extremely poor repair and quite dangerous. Maine DOT currently has plans to "spot patch"--which will not solve the problem. My recommendation is to use Route 1, which is in good repair and has a breakdown lane in most places. There is no breakdown lane from Lincolnville Beach East for three miles. Right now I would be hesitant to negotiate Rte.52 with a Hummer.

[MrBent]

When I rode from Belfast to Camden last year (Dang! Those are beautiful towns!), I took Rt. 1 as recommended by a local.  Much of it did have a good shoulder, and although I would have been a bit spooked riding the narrow stretches in California, I found the Maine drivers to be very considerate.  Rt. 1 is no problem.  I wish I could ride the Maine coast again!

Cheers,

Scott