Kid-friendly bike paths in Portland, ME

Each trail gets a kid score out of 100 for a smooth surface, staying away from cars, and having a playground, restroom and parking within half a mile. How we score trails

Scores are based on OpenStreetMap data and may be out of date or wrong. Always check trail conditions, closures and your child's readiness before you ride. Disclaimer

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Best trails for kids

Bayside Trail

98

1.0 mi · 100% smooth surface · 97% away from cars

  • Playground 0.1 mi away
  • Restroom 0.2 mi away
  • Parking along the trail
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Eastern Promenade Trail

95

2.1 mi · 100% smooth surface · 87% away from cars

  • Playground 0.1 mi away
  • Restroom along the trail
  • Parking along the trail
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Questions parents ask

What are the best bike trails for kids in Portland?

The top-scoring kid-friendly bike trails in Portland are Bayside Trail (98 out of 100) and Eastern Promenade Trail (95 out of 100). 2 trails score 70 or higher.

Which kid-friendly bike trails in Portland have restrooms?

These trails have restrooms right along the trail: Eastern Promenade Trail.

What's the longest kid-friendly bike trail in Portland?

Eastern Promenade Trail is the longest, at 2.1 miles, with a kid score of 95 out of 100.

How are the trails scored?

Each trail gets up to 40 points for a smooth surface, 40 for staying away from cars, and 20 for a playground, restroom and parking within half a mile. The data comes from OpenStreetMap.

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Trail data from OpenStreetMap as of 2026-10-31.