Auburn Riverwalk...

Scenic Path at Maine's Twin Cities

The 1.6 mile Riverwalk runs along the Androscoggin River which separates the Twin Cities of Auburn and Lewiston ("L-A"). This was an old mill district, in the 19th century the river was key in the region becoming a major textile and shoe manufacturing center. Today Auburn (the county seat of Androscoggin County) and Lewiston (the second largest city in Maine) form a business, education and cultural hub for the region. The Riverwalk offers scenic views along the river, leading to Great Falls. (Detailed map and photos below.)

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Biking Map...
Auburn Riverwalk

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Location: Auburn and Lewiston, ME (See map)
Distance: 1.6 miles
Surface: Asphalt, gravel

Bike Shops/Rentals:
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Busytown Bikes (Lewiston; sales, service)

Biking on Auburn Riverwalk

Bonney Park on the Auburn side of the river is a crossroad - starting from here, continue to Moulton Field, cross the railroad bridge to Lewiston, or follow the Riverwalk to the Falls. This is all an easy and scenic ride.

Bonney Park to Moulton Park

From Bonney Park (playground, benches), go west through the underpass at SR 136 (Main Street) to Moulton Park - behind the Great Falls Performing Arts Center, it has benches and open spaces for free play.

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Bonney Park

Toward Moulton Park

Moulton Park

Bonney Park to Lewiston

From Bonney Park, go east and cross the restored 1909 railroad bridge over the river to the Lewiston side and Simard-Payne Memorial Park. The park is circled by a loop path and has benches and playing fields. It's also the site of the annual Great Falls Balloon Festival, a major local event since 1992.

Onto the bridge

Androscoggin River

Simard-Payne Memorial Park

Police memorial

Bonney Park to Festival Park

From Bonney Park follow the Riverwalk north into central Auburn. The path runs between the Androscoggin and Main Street, Festival Park is an entry to the downtown area. The park is a popular gathering place for outdoor performances, with seating and water features. The soaring sail-like canopies are a notable feature.

Along the Riverwalk

Approaching Festival Park

To Festival Park

Festival Park

Back to the Riverwalk

Festival Park to Great Falls

Past Festival Park, the Riverwalk crosses under Court St., then past the Hilton Garden Inn and Knight House - dating from 1796, it's the oldest frame house in the area. From here, the path enters West Pitch Park and runs to the Great Falls Viewpoint. One of 15 urban waterfalls in the United States it's still used for hydroelectric power, but we were there during dry season and it was just a trickle when we visited.