Guilford, Maine
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Guilford
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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
West Forks, Maine
Moxie Falls
5.01.9 mi / 318 ft gainThe trail begins at the Moxie Falls trailhead. Continue along the trail until you cross an access road. Cross the access road and keep going. The trail is unmarked, but wide and distinct enough to make it easy. You will hear the falls before you see them. Your walk will take you to the top of the...Read more -
Bingham, Maine
Houston Brook Falls
4.70.37 mi / 79 ft gainHouston Brook Falls is a 32-foot waterfall that flows into the Kennebec River. The hike usually takes about 15 mins roundtrip, but more time can be spent at the falls. The Trail From the parking lot there is a small trail to the left. The trail is unmarked, but visible and easy enough to foll...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 -
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 -
Baxter Park Road, Maine
Backpack to Katahdin Lake
3.06.6 mi / 0 ft gainThis hike is located in Baxter. Maine residents gain free admission into the park; non-residents must purchase a day pass ($14 per vehicle) or season pass ($39 per vehicle). After entering the park at Togue Pond Gate of Baxter State Park, bear right and continue onto the Roaring Brook Road for 6....Read more -
Millinocket, Maine
Mt. Katahdin via Abol Slide Trail
7.65 mi / 3914 ft gainThe trailhead starts from the Abol Campground inside of Baxter State Park. I would highly recommend staying the night before so that you can get an early start on the hike as it can be an all-day affair. For the first 1.4 miles, you meander along a stream bed through a densely wooded forest, t...Read more -
Millinocket, Maine
Rocky Pond
5.02.09 mi / 190 ft gainAnytime you're visiting Baxter State Park it is worth making a quick stop at Kidney Pond Campground and hiking the Rocky Pond Trail. From the park's South Gate, Kidney Pond is about an hour's drive along the Park Tote Road heading Northwest. Once on Kidney Pond Road, stay straight at the turn and...Read more -
Millinocket, Maine
Mt. Katahdin via Hunt Trail
5.09.5 mi / 4144 ft gainLet me start off by saying, this is not an easy hike by any means. Only attempt this if you are an experienced hiker. The route has over 5,000 ft elevation gain in a little over 5 miles. You start off your hike in the Katahdin Stream Campground parking area, following the white Appalachian Trail...Read more