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    Looking for the best rock climbing in Maine? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Maine. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

    Top Rock Climbing Spots in and near Maine

    • Cape Elizabeth, Maine

      Portland Head Light

      5.0
      Portland Head Light is one of Maine's most iconic and picturesque lighthouses that offers stunning views year round. Located just about 15 minutes outside of Portland, Maine, it's the perfect place to go to watch an early winter sunset and enjoy some ocean views. To get to the light house, you wi...
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    • Bar Harbor, Maine

      Precipice Trail of Champlain Mountain

      5.0
      2.0 mi / 1000 ft gain
      The Precipice Trail is one of the most well known trails in Acadia, probably for its difficulty and the fact that it is along the exposed edge of Champlain Mountain.  Much of this trail is more of a climb rather than a usual hike.  You will have to climb and scramble over large rocks as well as c...
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    • Bar Harbor, Maine

      Gorham Mountain Trail

      4.7
      1.64 mi / 525 ft gain
      Gorham Mountain Trail is one of the relatively shorter and easy trails in Acadia National Park, and it's a perfect morning spot to catch a sunrise in Acadia (much less crowded than the highly-visited Cadillac Mountain). To access the trail head, you'll need to drive into the park and down the Pa...
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    • Mount Desert, Maine

      Camp at Mount Desert Campground on Somes Sound

      5.0
      Being in the center of Mt. Desert Island, you are just a quick drive to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor.This campground offers waterfront and off-waterfront sites.  The waterfront is right along Somes Sound and offers amazing views at anytime of the day.  We went during off season (no reserva...
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    • Millinocket, Maine

      Mt. Katahdin via Knife Edge Trail

      10.82 mi / 3717 ft gain
      Start the hike at Roaring Brook Campground and follow the Chimney Pond Trail for 3.3 miles one-way (Elevation gain 1,425 ft). Upon reaching the Chimney Pond Campground, we re-watered and started up Dudley Trail for a short, but steep 1.3 miles one-way (Elevation gain to Pamola Peak 1,988 ft). No...
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    • Newry, Maine

      Table Rock Trail

      4.5
      1.91 mi / 761 ft gain
      Table Rock Trail is a loop trail that takes you past a cave located near Newry, Maine.
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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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