Acadia park may close roads during spring thaw

ACADIA NATIONAL PARK -The national park may close all or part of the carriage road system during the next month because of anticipated warmer temperatures.

Spring thawing causes the carriage roads to become soft. Walking or bicycling on them under these conditions can cause significant damage that is costly to repair.

When a road is posted, visitors are asked to respect the request to wait for drier conditions. If a road is not posted but seems so soft that one sinks in and leaves tracks, visitors are asked to use good judgment to help protect these historic roads and wait until they dry out.

In the meantime, it is recommended that visitors take advantage of bicycling or walking along the Park Loop Road while it is closed to cars.

To check on conditions, call Acadia National Park at 288-3338.