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Alton, Maine

Top Spots in and near Alton

  • Orono, Maine

    Walk along the Orono Bog Boardwalk

    1.5 mi / 19 ft gain
    To 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 ...
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  • Clifton, Maine

    Eagle Bluff North Summit

    5.0
    0.57 mi / 213 ft gain
    Eagle Bluff North Summit is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Eddington, Maine.
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  • Mariaville, Maine

    Mariaville Falls

    1.3 mi / 180 ft gain
    Mariaville Falls is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Ellsworth, Maine.
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  • Dedham, Maine

    Bald Mountain Loop

    5.0
    1.55 mi / 505 ft gain
    Bald Mountain Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Holden, Maine.
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  • Brownville, Maine

    Hike the Grand Canyon of Maine (Gulf Hagas)

    8.6 mi / 1000 ft gain
    Find 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...
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  • Guilford, Maine

    Hike Borestone Mountain

    3.6 mi / 2000 ft gain
    Important 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...
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  • Blue Hill, Maine

    Hike Blue Hill Mountain

    2 mi / 600 ft gain
    There 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 ...
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  • Greenville, Maine

    Wilson's Falls

    2.49 mi / 387 ft gain
    Wilson's Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Guilford, Maine.
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  • Monson, Maine

    Lodge-to-Lodge Trail to Gorman Chairback Lodge

    12.6 mi / 1066 ft gain
    Lodge-to-Lodge Trail to Gorman Chairback Lodge is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Greenville, Maine.
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  • 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...
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Camping and Lodging in Alton

Bangor / Holden KOA Holiday
Holden, Maine

Bangor / Holden KOA Holiday

Bucksport / Fort Knox KOA Holiday
Orland, Maine

Bucksport / Fort Knox KOA Holiday

Skowhegan / Kennebec Valley KOA Journey
Canaan, Maine

Skowhegan / Kennebec Valley KOA Journey

Bar Harbor / Oceanside KOA Holiday
Bar Harbor, Maine

Bar Harbor / Oceanside KOA Holiday

Guides, Insights and Stories from Alton

10 Incredible Private Campsites in Maine

10 Incredible Private Campsites in Maine

The Outbound Collective

A Spontaneous Summer Solstice Campout on a Coastal Maine Island

A Spontaneous Summer Solstice Campout on a Coastal Maine Island

Affuera Vida

The Debate about a New National Monument in Maine’s Northern Woods

The Debate about a New National Monument in Maine’s Northern Woods

Danielle Tourigny