Bridgton, Maine
Top Spots in and near Bridgton
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Gorham, New Hampshire
Hike the Imp Face Trail
6.1 mi / 2080 ft gainStart a few miles north of the Joe Dodge Lodge and Pinkham Notch. If starting in Gorham, the trailhead is 6-8 miles south and will be on the east side of the road. Starting at about 1000 ft, hike in about 5 miles and 5 miles back to beginning. Two routes back, both about the same distance.Startin...Read more -
Hart's Location, New Hampshire
Hike Mt. Crawford
5.05 miDon't let the relatively short 2.5 mile hike up Mt. Crawford fool you, you certainly work for the amazing views from the summit. Located in Crawford Notch, park in the Davis Path lot almost directly across from the Notchland Inn on Rt. 302. The trail starts by going over a footbridge crossing the...Read more -
Jackson, New Hampshire
Lake of the Clouds from Mount Washington Summit via Crawford Path
5.02.81 mi / 1224 ft gainLake of the Clouds from Mount Washington Summit via Crawford Path is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Randolph, New Hampshire.Read more -
Arethusa Falls Road, New Hampshire
Snowshoe to Arethusa Falls via Bemis Brook Trail
2.8 mi / 853 ft gainArethusa Falls is a popular hike in the White Mountains, and come winter it is a popular spot for ice climbing. The falls are located in Crawford Notch State Park and is the tallest waterfall in New Hampshire (between 140-200 feet). Following the Bemis Brook Trail to Arethusa Falls will add a few...Read more -
Hart's Location, New Hampshire
Hike to Frankenstein Cliffs
4.35 mi / 1400 ft gainThe Frankenstein Cliff trailhead is located in Crawford Notch State Park directly off of Route 302. If you're traveling from the south (Bartlett/North Conway) the parking lot for the trailhead is on your left hand side about 12 miles from Bartlett. There are signs for Arethusa Falls/Frankenstein ...Read more -
Freeport, Maine
Sport Clays in Freeport
Try shooting a gun with L.L. Bean's Discovery Sporting Clay course. You can book courses in the morning or afternoon and will meet at a specified location (the range) where you will meet with the guide and other participants. You will be introduced to the sport of shooting a gun at artificial tar...Read more -
Bartlett, New Hampshire
Hike Mt. Carrigain
5.010 mi / 3250 ft gainPark on Sawyer River Road at the Signal Ridge Trailhead. Trail starts out as a mild climb and meanders with the Whiteface Brook. When you arrive at the Carrigain Notch Trail junction, turn left. Enjoy three miles of steep uphill along the mountain's edge. When you reach the the apex of Mt. Carrig...Read more -
Portland, Maine
Hike to Jewell Falls
4.02 mi / 300 ft gainFore River Sanctuary is 85 acres in the heart of Portland right off of Congress Street. It is a unique place where the river meets the ocean and creates a marshland landscape, which provides a plethora of opportunities to see wildlife (especially a great diversity of birds - waterfowl, herons, eg...Read more -
Randolph, New Hampshire
Madison Spring Hut to Lake of the Clouds Hut via Gulfside Trail
5.06.76 mi / 2441 ft gainMadison Spring Hut to Lake of the Clouds Hut via Gulfside Trail is a point-to-point trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Randolph, New Hampshire.Read more -
Waterville Valley, New Hampshire
Sabbaday Falls
4.70.7 mi / 171 ft gainThis awesome waterfall is located right off of the Kancamagus Highway (rt 112) that runs from Lincoln to North Conway, NH. The highway itself is a very scenic drive through the White Mountains that has pull off spots every couple of miles. From I93 take exit 32 for Lincoln. Drive straight throug...Read more -
Hart's Location, New Hampshire
Rappelling at Ripley Falls
1.5 mi / 0 ft gainThis is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure to rappel down a 100+ waterfall surrounded by beautiful scenes in the midst of the White Mountains. This adventure is organized and facilitated by Northeast Mountaineering who provide gear, guidance, and safety instruction. You will begin your day at the Bu...Read more -
Thompson and Meserves, New Hampshire
Hike Mt. Washington via Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail and Jewell Trail
5.07.4 mi / 3720 ft gainTo begin this hike, drive to Marshfield Station on Base Station Road in Jefferson, NH. There are several large parking lots capable of holding both hiker and Cog Railway traffic even on busy days. Parking in the lots at the Marshfield Station costs $5.00/day, there is a lot for hiker parking at t...Read more -
Portland, Maine
Kayak Casco Bay
4 miThis kayaking adventure begins at East End Beach at the Eastern Promenade in Portland. There is an easy boat launch zone if you have your own sea kayaks, but if you need to rent, Portland Paddle is right at the launch zone! It is $45 for 2 hours with a tandem sea kayak, which is what we opted for...Read more -
Randolph, New Hampshire
Summit Mount Jefferson, Mount Clay, and Mount Washington
4.010.5 mi / 4455 ft gainHike with at least one other and take two cars. First drop one car at the Cog Railway parking lot (Base Station Rd, Bretton Woods, NH). Jump into the second car and drive about 15 minutes to the Caps Ridge Trailhead on Jefferson Notch Road ( N 44° 18' 15"W 71° 21' 42" )The Caps Ridge Trail will l...Read more -
Randolph, New Hampshire
Hike Mount Jefferson
5 mi / 2700 ft gainMount Jefferson stands at 5712 feet, the third tallest mountain of the Presidential's in the White Mountain National Forest. The trail head begins at the Caps Ridge Trail on Jefferson Notch Rd. While 2.5 miles sounds easy, this hike is not for the once in while day hiker. Challenging rock scrambl...Read more -
Randolph, New Hampshire
Hike the Northern Presidentials
15.6 miThe Presidential Range is a mountain range located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. They contain the highest peaks of the Whites and are named after Presidents of the U.S. I also want to add that this range is known for having some of the worst weather in America, mainly because of the un...Read more