Maine
Whether you want to climb a few of Maine’s famous lighthouses or climb a few thousand feet up Maine’s majestic mountains, there’s more than plenty of things to do in Maine.
Top Spots in and near Maine
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Andover, Maine
Fly Fish Lower Dam at Rapid River, Maine
Getting to Rapid River can be a bit of a trek, as the 10 or so miles leading to it is a maze of logging roads and the cell service is spotty at best. Here is a rundown of the route:Driving Northeast on Rt 26, take a sharp right onto Andover RD (East B Hill Road)After 2.1 miles, turn left onto Bro...Read more -
Dayton, Maine
Cross Country Ski the Trails at Harris Farm
Harris Farm is a great place for beginner cross country skiing or to hone in on already developed skills. They provide rentals ($15pp) and the network of trails is several miles long. The trails range from green (easy) to red/black (more difficult). I personally love hanging out on the blue trail...Read more -
Millinocket, Maine
Mt. Katahdin via Chimney Pond and Saddle Trails
5.010.29 mi / 3730 ft gainHiking Katahdin is extremely rewarding and worthwhile. Not only are you welcomed with an incredible view at the summit, but if you hike it later in the year you can have the chance to talk with those finishing their 2,000 mile journey on the Appalachian Trail. There are many routes up this mount...Read more -
Quoddy Head State Park, Maine
Photograph West Quoddy Head Lighthouse
We started our adventure in this area by backpacking the Cutler Coast (adventure to come on this)! After our night in the backcountry we drove 20 minutes to the adorable town of Lubec. At West Quoddy State Park, you are able to walk around the cliffs to get views of the Canadian border and see th...Read more -
Mount Desert, Maine
Sargent Mountain via South Ridge Trail
6.76 mi / 1293 ft gainThis has been one of my favorite winter adventures that I have had in a long time. There were gorgeous views of Somes Sound, we saw three snowy owls and there is a gorgeous frozen waterfall on the way up to the summit! Because much of the Park Loop Road is closed in winter, we started our hike ...Read more -
New Portland, Maine
Avery Peak and West Bigelow
8.96 mi / 3291 ft gainBegin on East Flagstaff Rd and follow the Safford Brook Trail until you reach the junction with the Appalachian Trail. Turning left or north bound will bring you, shortly to the side trail for the Safford Brook Campsite; turning right (or southbound) on the A.T. will begin the climb to Avery Peak...Read more -
Millinocket, Maine
Mt. Katahdin via Knife Edge Trail
10.82 mi / 3717 ft gainStart the hike at Roaring Brook Campground and follow the Chimney Pond Trail for 3.3 miles one-way (Elevation gain 1,425 ft). Upon reaching the Chimney Pond Campground, we re-watered and started up Dudley Trail for a short, but steep 1.3 miles one-way (Elevation gain to Pamola Peak 1,988 ft). No...Read more -
Bald Mountain Road, Maine
Hike Bald Mountain in Rangeley
2.3 mi / 931 ft gainThe trail itself has a gradual incline over the course of the 1.15 miles to get to the top. There are a few steeper sections near the top, but completely manageable even for a beginner. There is another trailhead off of route 4, which would lead to a longer hike, around 4 miles. When coming from ...Read more -
Monhegan, Maine
Explore Monhegan Island
4.4 mi / 538 ft gainNearly 10 miles off the coast of Maine, Monhegan Island is accessible by your choice of three ferry lines. Each vary in terms of length of stay on the island and time spent on the water. Be sure you do your research prior to reserving your tickets. Below you can find more information : Monheg...Read more -
Denmark, Maine
Summit Bald Peak and Mt. Pleasant
6 mi / 1450 ft gainAfter turning on Mountain Rd, look for East Pinnacle Condominiums. The trailhead is about 0.1miles after that on the right between the telephone poles marked 49 and 50. There is a dirt parking lot to pull into. Now on to the hike! This hike begins by heading straight uphill immediately, and you ...Read more -
Bar Harbor, Maine
Ocean Path and Gorham Mountain Loop Trail
5.03.14 mi / 692 ft gainOcean Path and Gorham Mountain Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Bar Harbor, Maine.Read more -
Newry, Maine
Table Rock Trail
4.51.91 mi / 761 ft gainTable Rock Trail is a loop trail that takes you past a cave located near Newry, Maine.Read more -
Roque Bluffs, Maine
Hike the Roque Bluffs State Park Loop
2.1 mi / 187 ft gainThere are several short trails within the park that loop upon each other, so there are several different routes you could take. We chose the Houghton's Hill trail (which is a total of ~1 mile) and looped up with Pond Cove trail (also ~1 mile) by taking Millhill trail. The entire loop ended up bei...Read more -
Orono, Maine
Walk along the Orono Bog Boardwalk
1.5 mi / 19 ft gainTo access the boardwalk you must park in the Bangor City Forest. From closest parking lot in Bangor its about .25 mile walk to the entrance. Take the trail on the far right of parking. You will eventually come across a small station with an information kiosk. The start of the boardwalk is behind ...Read more -
Dedham, Maine
Bald Mountain Loop
5.01.55 mi / 505 ft gainBald Mountain Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Holden, Maine.Read more -
Southwest Harbor, Maine
Swim at Echo Lake
Take a dip at Echo Lake in Acadia National Park! It's a small beach that's best driven to and easily park-able once you arrive. It's a refreshing stop for swimming that's right off of the beat and path. There are many campgrounds that rest upon the shores of Echo Lake if you want to be right on t...Read more