Union, Maine
Top Spots in and near Union
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Mount Desert, Maine
Hike Sargent Mountain via South Ridge Trail
4.4 mi / 1400 ft gainThis has been one of my favorite winter adventures that I have had in a long time. There were gorgeous views of Somes Sound, we saw three snowy owls and there is a gorgeous frozen waterfall on the way up to the summit! Because much of the Park Loop Road is closed in winter, we started our hike ...Read more -
Mount Desert, Maine
Explore Asticou Azalea Garden and Preserve
Asticou Azalea Garden is a portion of 1400 acres managed by Land & Garden Preserve. Here, you park at a small parking lot on the east side of 198 close to the intersection of Peabody Dr. and 198. Parking is limited so if it is full come back in a bit! From the parking lot you can follow a ...Read more -
Mount Desert, Maine
Explore Thuya Garden
Thuya Garden is a separate portion of a larger preserve. You can reach this garden by either parking on route 3 heading north a quarter mile past the main entrance or you can park in the actual Thuya Garden lot. If you park on Route 3, you can enjoy a nice walk through the Maine forest on your ...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