BANGOR DAILY NEWS • March 18, 2021
Acadia National Park is closing its iconic carriage roads as Maine’s notorious “fifth season” begins. Park officials said that the 45-mile network of gravel roads will close starting Friday. That comes as warmer and wet weather finally approaches, bringing with it Maine’s mud season. The warm and wet weather leaves the carriage roads vulnerable to damage — particularly potholes and ruts — from walkers, bicyclists and horseback riders. The road network will reopen once the roads dry out and become firm.