Portland, ME: Saco River Dip | Bicycling in Maine

Portland, ME: Saco River Dip

Beat the heat with a ride to the Salmon Falls, one the best swimming holes on the Saco River.

Author:	Kathy Jenkins
Date:	12 Aug 2007 2:47:44 PM
Activity:	Bicycling ActivitySearchBicycling
State:	Maine (ME)
Distance:	20.71 mi (Change units)
Average Speed:	10.7 mph 0:05:37/mi
Duration:	Total: 2:31:55 Active: 1:56:22 Resting: 0:35:27 Unaccounted: 0:00:06
Elevation:	Total Gain: 1066 ft Total Loss: 1063 ft Net Change: 3 ft
Difficulty:	4 / 10
Tags:	Portland, ME, Maine, Buxton
Rating:	Unrated Rate it

This 20 miler takes you through gentle rolling farm lands and down to the Saco River. Cool off with a dip in the river or join the many kids that jump the 20ft cliff from the other side of the bridge. After your dip in the river jump back on the bike for a cool 10 miles back.

-Mapped by Kathy Jenkins

TO TRAILHEAD: This ride begins and ends from the Gorham High School parking lot.

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Portland, Maine: Saco River Dip

Dist: 20.71 mi	Points: 472	Calories: 0
Time: 2:31:55	Speed: 10.7 mph	Pace: 5:37 / mi

Points of Interest

Skinny bridge

Location: 43.613211°, -70.550766°
Careful on this bridge. It is not very wide and has storm drainage on the side that can be hazardous for cyclists.

Salmon Falls Golf Course

Location: 43.621413°, -70.552826°
Pass Salmon Falls Golf Course on the left.

Summer farm st and

Location: 43.636821°, -70.525704°
Farm stand on the left here. Great place to pick up some fresh veggies. They are famous for their pickled garlic.

Start

Location: 43.675073°, -70.445709°
Gorham High School Parking Lot

Saco River Salmon Falls Bridge

Location: 43.596057°, -70.553169°
After crossing the bridge and turning left you can stop here for a dip in the river. If you are more daring check out across route 202 about 100 yards from the bridge. There is a spot to jump from about 20 ft up. Local teens jump from here in the summer months. Careful with traffic in this area.

Location: 43.630112°, -70.531883°

Location: 43.614703°, -70.546990°