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    Top Spots in and near Waterville

    • Camden, Maine

      Hike up to Maiden's Cliff

      2 mi / 1000 ft gain
      With a total elevation gain of 1000 feet in one mile to the top, the entire hike is uphill. The whole hike is within tree line until the very top, but there is a beautiful stream to hike next to for at least half. At the top, the view opens up to the Maiden's Cliff, and the view is spectacular. T...
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    • Camden, Maine

      Explore Mount Battie

      5.0
      1.5 mi / 669 ft gain
      The summit of Mount Battie is accessible from either the front trail that is located just outside of the state park, or there is an auto road that leads up to the summit within the park (the location drop pin reflects the route within the park). To access the front trail, the trailhead is on moun...
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    • Camden, Maine

      Hike Mount Megunticook in Camden Hills State Park

      2.9 mi / 1000 ft gain
      After driving in to Camden Hills State Park, there is a fork where you can go straight (to the campgrounds) or left (to head up Mount Battie). Take a left and then park in the parking lot immediately on your right. That is the trailhead to Mount Megunticook! The trail itself winds through the tre...
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    • Bingham, Maine

      Houston Brook Falls

      4.7
      0.37 mi / 79 ft gain
      Houston Brook Falls is a 32-foot waterfall that flows into the Kennebec River. The hike usually takes about 15 mins roundtrip, but more time can be spent at the falls.   The Trail From the parking lot there is a small trail to the left. The trail is unmarked, but visible and easy enough to foll...
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    • Weld, Maine

      Hike Tumbledown Mountain

      5.6 mi / 2300 ft gain
      To 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...
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    • Rumford, Maine

      Hike Black Mountain Resort

      3.1 mi / 1312.3 ft gain
      Start 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 ;)
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    • Byron, Maine

      Swim in Coos Canyon

      5.0
      Coos 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)...
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    • Bristol, Maine

      Photograph the Pemaquid Lighthouse

      Pemaquid Lighthouse is situated above a spit of granite jutting out into the Atlantic, and it has all the look and feel of a classic Maine lighthouse. For photographers, it's hard to go wrong. The granite is grained such that all the rocks seem to be pointing towards the lighthouse, so there are ...
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    • Orono, Maine

      Walk along the Orono Bog Boardwalk

      1.5 mi / 19 ft gain
      To access the boardwalk you must park in the Bangor City Forest. From closest parking lot in Bangor its about .25 mile walk to the entrance. Take the trail on the far right of parking. You will eventually come across a small station with an information kiosk. The start of the boardwalk is behind ...
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