The Best Snowshoeing in Maine
Looking for the best snowshoeing 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 snowshoeing spots in and near Maine
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Blue Hill, Maine
Hike Blue Hill Mountain
2 mi / 600 ft gainThere are two main trailheads to access the mountain, both of which have various ways of getting up. One easy trail that has only a few steep sections is the Osgood trail. Start by parking at the Osgood parking lot. Cross the street, and follow the well marked trail up. Cross a small bridge, and ...Read more -
Mount Desert, Maine
Hike Parkman Mountain
4.03.06 mi / 748 ft gainParkman Mountain is already a lesser-hiked trail in the summer, and if you snowshoe it in the winter, it is very likely you’ll have the entire mountain to yourself. It offers exceptional views, a good amount of exposure, and solitude that is inspiring. From Parkman Mountain Parking area, walk pa...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 -
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 -
Bald Mountain Road, Maine
Hike Bald Mountain in Rangeley
2.3 mi / 931 ft gainThe trail itself has a gradual incline over the course of the 1.15 miles to get to the top. There are a few steeper sections near the top, but completely manageable even for a beginner. There is another trailhead off of route 4, which would lead to a longer hike, around 4 miles. When coming from ...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 -
Scarborough, Maine
Sewell Woods Loop
3.00.62 mi / 26 ft gainSewell Woods Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Scarborough, Maine.Read more -
Kennebunk, Maine
Alewive Woods Preserve Loop
2.42 mi / 223 ft gainAlewive Woods Preserve Loop is a loop trail that takes you by the lake located near Alfred, Maine.Read more -
Bethel, Maine
Mount Will Trail
2.97 mi / 1056 ft gainMount Will Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Bethel, Maine.Read more -
Belfast, Maine
Head of Tide Preserve
1.59 mi / 295 ft gainHead of Tide Preserve is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Belfast, Maine.Read more -
Dedham, Maine
Bald Mountain Loop
5.01.55 mi / 505 ft gainBald Mountain Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Holden, Maine.Read more -
Belfast, Maine
Passagassawakeag Greenway
0.95 mi / 220 ft gainPassagassawakeag Greenway is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Belfast, Maine.Read more -
Scarborough, Maine
Fuller Farm Trails
1.62 mi / 108 ft gainFuller Farm Trails is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Scarborough, Maine.Read more -
Kennebunkport, Maine
Smith Preserve: Long Loop
2.13 mi / 148 ft gainSmith Preserve: Long Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Kennebunkport, Maine.Read more -
New Gloucester, Maine
Big Falls Loop Trail
1.7 mi / 112 ft gainBig Falls Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near New Gloucester, Maine.Read more -
Cape Elizabeth, Maine
Robinson Woods Outer Loop Trail
1.39 mi / 98 ft gainRobinson Woods Outer Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Cape Elizabeth, Maine.Read more
