Paris, Maine
Top Spots in and near Paris
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Waterford, Maine
Hike Hawk Mountain
5.02.2 mi / 500 ft gain1.4 mile Out-and-Back trail hike is family friendly and provides spectacular views, especially at sunset. Trail closes right after dusk though, so be careful to not wander too long. Turn onto Hawk Mountain Road, and drive until you see the parking lot on the left and trail head on the right, abou...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 -
Rumford, Maine
Hike Black Mountain Resort
3.1 mi / 1312.3 ft gainStart at parking-place, make it to the top and chose a route to hike back down. Beautiful views lay in front of you, for you to enjoy. This is a half day hike, full of nice places on the way to have lunch at, or just to enjoy and walk by. Enjoy the Hike ;)Read more -
Stow, Maine
Hike to Rattlesnake Pool
2.11 mi / 207 ft gainThe best place to start your hike is from Route 113 near Gilead, head towards Stone House Road. This becomes Shell Pond Road. A few miles in, you'll find a gated area where you can park. This trail, and Rattlesnake Pool, are both on private land - so be sure to practice leave no trace principles.Read more -
Pownal, Maine
Snowshoe the Northern Loop Trail at Bradbury Mountain
2 mi / 407 ft gainBradbury mountain has ample parking and multiple trails that lead around the mountain and up to the summit. We took the Northern Loop, which is the longest trail up the small mountain. It is a gradual incline of 407 ft over 1.0 mile. It is a perfect out and back trail just to get outside for a b...Read more -
Newry, Maine
Photograph Screw Auger Falls
4.00.2 mi / 6 ft gainAfter parking in the allotted parking area at screw auger, make your way down to the falls to explore! There are several "smaller waterfalls" that the river flows over before making its way to the 27 foot main attraction. Going in April, the falls were at their most powerful. It made taking pictu...Read more -
Maine 26, Maine
Hike Eyebrow Trail to Old Speck Mountain Loop
7.8 mi / 3000 ft gainThe first time I attempted this trail was in mid April, and the slush and mud I encountered was absolutely unbelievable. Snowshoes were useless. Crampons were useless. Boots alone meant dirty, wet, muddy feet. So, I had to bail. But I came back in October and I’m so glad I did because the views o...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 -
Byron, Maine
Swim in Coos Canyon
5.0Coos Canyon is right off of route 17 in Byron, ME. It's almost impossible to miss but if you're worried about it you can type "coos canyon" or "coos canyon rock and gift" into google maps and it will take you right there. There is a gravel parking lot to the right side of the road (heading north)...Read more -
Weld, Maine
Hike Tumbledown Mountain
5.6 mi / 2300 ft gainTo keep the hike as short as possible, the hike can be an out and back at 5.6 miles, but if you wanted to make it a loop that is possible and adds only an additional 2 miles or so. We took the Brook Trail up to the summit (which passes by the alpine lake) and then followed it back down. To hike t...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 -
North Conway, New Hampshire
Hike White Horse Trail
4.75 mi / 1043 ft gainConsider this moderate hike a warm-up to some of the bigger boys in the area! We've hiked Cathedral Ledge from Echo Lake State Park in the past, but wanted something a little longer in distance & slighting more challenging. When I asked the guy manning the State Park booth for a map he said, ...Read more -
Conway, New Hampshire
Diana's Baths
5.01.33 mi / 190 ft gainDiana's Baths is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near North Conway, New Hampshire.Read more -
Conway, New Hampshire
Cathedral Ledge via Bryce Path Trail
2.07 mi / 574 ft gainCathedral Ledge via Bryce Path Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Bartlett, New Hampshire.Read more -
Bartlett, New Hampshire
Hike Cathedral Ledge
4.03.4 mi / 722 ft gainDuring spring, summer and fall there is a road that allows you to drive to the top of Cathedral Ledge. In winter the road is closed off to vehicles so reaching the top requires a 1.7 mile hike. Once at the top, there is a fenced in lookout with a 180 degree view of North Conway and the surroundin...Read more -
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
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Camping and Lodging in Paris
Naples, Maine
Naples KOA Holiday
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Bethel, Maine
Hastings Campground
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Chatham, New Hampshire
Cold River
Overview
Cold River Campground is located in a rustic, remote part of White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire, about 15 miles nor...
Chatham, New Hampshire
Basin Campground
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Durham, Maine
Freeport / Durham KOA Holiday
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Richmond, Maine
Augusta / Gardiner KOA Journey
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