The Best Running in Maine
Looking for the best running 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 running spots in and near Maine
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Bar Harbor, Maine
Walk the Bar Harbor Shore Path
4.01.21 mi / 30 ft gainThe Bar Harbor shore path is a simple walking trail that runs along the eastern shore of Mt. Desert Island. There's little to no elevation change since it's on the water's edge, but the views of this picturesque harbor are always worthwhile. Despite being a mellow walk, this is something you re...Read more -
Mount Desert, Maine
Camp at Mount Desert Campground on Somes Sound
5.0Being 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...Read more -
Ogunquit, Maine
Watch the Sunrise from the Marginal Way Trail
5.02 mi / 70 ft gainPark near the Oceanside Oarweed restaurant or any other public spots on the cove's peninsula. Marginal Way is a nicely paved 1.25 mile out and back path, perfect for a morning walk or run on the rocky coast. Catch fishermen, lobstermen, and recreational boats as they leave, or choose to sit at on...Read more -
Wells, Maine
Hike the Carson Trail in Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge
4.01 mi / 0 ft gainPull into the well marked Wildlife Refuge off Port Rd. There's several official building as well as an interpretive center and bathroom very close to the parking lot.The only trail, the Carson Trail, is feet from the parking area. It's an extremely well groomed gravel trail easily accessible for ...Read more -
Kennebunk, Maine
Hike the Bridle Path through the Madelyn Marx Preserve
4.01.5 mi / 0 ft gainAfter crossing the Mousam River on Western Ave, see signs and gravel pull-off areas for parking at the Bridle Path trailhead. The Madelyn Marx Preserve is a greater part of the Kennebunk Land Trust home to many preserves in the area (So look for Kennebunk Land Trust signs as well).Hike through op...Read more -
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 -
Mount Desert, Maine
Acadia Mountain and Man O War Trail
2.69 mi / 699 ft gainAcadia Mountain and Man O War Trail is a loop trail that takes you by the lake located near Northeast Harbor, Maine.Read more -
Millinocket, Maine
North Traveler Mountain Trail to Pogy Notch Trail Loop
4.09.49 mi / 3169 ft gainNorth Traveler Mountain Trail to Pogy Notch Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by the lake located near Millinocket, Maine.Read more -
Orland, Maine
Great Pond Mountain via Deep Water Trail Loop
6.1 mi / 1004 ft gainGreat Pond Mountain via Deep Water Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Orland, Maine.Read more -
Southwest Harbor, Maine
Wonderland Trail
1.32 mi / 95 ft gainWonderland Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Bass Harbor, Maine.Read more -
Mount Desert, Maine
South Bubble Mountain and Jordan Pond Loop
1.37 mi / 548 ft gainSouth Bubble Mountain and Jordan Pond Loop is a loop trail that takes you by the lake located near Mount Desert, Maine.Read more -
Bowdoinham, Maine
Swan Island Loop
7.48 mi / 492 ft gainSwan Island Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Bowdoinham, Maine.Read more -
Blue Hill, Maine
Penny's Preserve via Peter's Brook Trail
2.77 mi / 285 ft gainPenny's Preserve via Peter's Brook Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Blue Hill, Maine.Read more -
Mariaville, Maine
Mariaville Falls
1.3 mi / 180 ft gainMariaville Falls is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Ellsworth, Maine.Read more -
Phippsburg, Maine
Hermit Island Loop
3.82 mi / 177 ft gainHermit Island Loop is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Phippsburg, Maine.Read more -
Millinocket, Maine
Baxter State Park Scenic Drive
45.71 mi / 2674 ft gainBaxter State Park Scenic Drive is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Millinocket, Maine.Read more
