Alton, Maine
Top Spots in and near Alton
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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 -
Clifton, Maine
Eagle Bluff North Summit
5.00.57 mi / 213 ft gainEagle Bluff North Summit is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Eddington, Maine.Read more -
Mariaville, Maine
Mariaville Falls
1.3 mi / 180 ft gainMariaville Falls is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Ellsworth, Maine.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 -
Brownville, Maine
Hike the Grand Canyon of Maine (Gulf Hagas)
8.6 mi / 1000 ft gainFind the trailhead by turning left at the Brownville junction and then turning left onto Katahdin Ironworks Rd. This is a well maintained dirt road (had no trouble getting down it with a Corolla). There is a checkpoint where you need to pay a day use fee. When I went summer 2018 it was $9 per per...Read more -
Guilford, Maine
Hike Borestone Mountain
3.6 mi / 2000 ft gainImportant notes about this hike: REQUIRES A FEE: $6 per adult, $3 per student - they don't collect the fee until you get to the visitor center about a mile in, so don't get caught like I did without cash!Does NOT allow dogs. Drive towards the Audubon Sanctuary and come to a parking lot just outs...Read more -
Blue Hill, Maine
Hike Blue Hill Mountain
2 mi / 600 ft gainThere are two main trailheads to access the mountain, both of which have various ways of getting up. One easy trail that has only a few steep sections is the Osgood trail. Start by parking at the Osgood parking lot. Cross the street, and follow the well marked trail up. Cross a small bridge, and ...Read more -
Greenville, Maine
Wilson's Falls
2.49 mi / 387 ft gainWilson's Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Guilford, Maine.Read more -
Monson, Maine
Lodge-to-Lodge Trail to Gorman Chairback Lodge
12.6 mi / 1066 ft gainLodge-to-Lodge Trail to Gorman Chairback Lodge is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Greenville, Maine.Read more -
Blue Hill, Maine
Kayak Downeast Maine
This scenic coastline is one of my favorites to travel whether it be on the water or on the shore. The route passes a large sand bar that is great for hanging out on, and enjoying a picnic. This coast also has quite a few summer houses, but it's not hard to find an open spot without bothering any...Read more
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Camping and Lodging in Alton
Holden, Maine
Bangor / Holden KOA Holiday
This KOA truly makes the most of its enviable Downeast Maine setting, with much of the campground preserved as woods and natural spaces. ...
Orland, Maine
Bucksport / Fort Knox KOA Holiday
For a real taste of Maine, your hosts at Bucksport/Fort Knox KOA can happily arrange a succulent fresh “lobstah” feed. It's a true Downe...
Canaan, Maine
Skowhegan / Kennebec Valley KOA Journey
Come set up camp at Skowhegan/Kennebec Valley KOA and plan your day trips to explore all of central Maine's great scenic areas such as Ra...
Bar Harbor, Maine
Bar Harbor / Oceanside KOA Holiday
At the Bar Harbor / Oceanside KOA, watch the sky melt into sunset pastels from your waterfront site. With 3,500 feet of Atlantic shorelin...