Wayne, Maine
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Wayne
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Rumford, Maine
Hike Black Mountain Resort
3.1 mi / 1312.3 ft gainStart 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 ;)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 -
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 -
Weld, Maine
Hike Tumbledown Mountain
5.6 mi / 2300 ft gainTo 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...Read more -
Denmark, Maine
Summit Bald Peak and Mt. Pleasant
6 mi / 1450 ft gainAfter turning on Mountain Rd, look for East Pinnacle Condominiums. The trailhead is about 0.1miles after that on the right between the telephone poles marked 49 and 50. There is a dirt parking lot to pull into. Now on to the hike! This hike begins by heading straight uphill immediately, and you ...Read more -
Newry, Maine
Photograph Screw Auger Falls
4.00.2 mi / 6 ft gainAfter parking in the allotted parking area at screw auger, make your way down to the falls to explore! There are several "smaller waterfalls" that the river flows over before making its way to the 27 foot main attraction. Going in April, the falls were at their most powerful. It made taking pictu...Read more -
Stow, Maine
Hike to Rattlesnake Pool
2.11 mi / 207 ft gainThe best place to start your hike is from Route 113 near Gilead, head towards Stone House Road. This becomes Shell Pond Road. A few miles in, you'll find a gated area where you can park. This trail, and Rattlesnake Pool, are both on private land - so be sure to practice leave no trace principles.Read more -
Maine 26, Maine
Hike Eyebrow Trail to Old Speck Mountain Loop
7.8 mi / 3000 ft gainThe first time I attempted this trail was in mid April, and the slush and mud I encountered was absolutely unbelievable. Snowshoes were useless. Crampons were useless. Boots alone meant dirty, wet, muddy feet. So, I had to bail. But I came back in October and I’m so glad I did because the views o...Read more -
Newry, Maine
Table Rock Trail
4.51.91 mi / 761 ft gainTable Rock Trail is a loop trail that takes you past a cave located near Newry, Maine.Read more -
Portland, Maine
Hike Peaks Island
2 miPeaks Island is the closest of the Casco Bay Islands to Portland, ME. It is a residential island that fills up with tourists in the summertime. If you visit the Peaks mid-spring, you can count on fairly decent weather and fewer crowds. There is a hotel and three or four restaurants on the island,...Read more -
Camden, Maine
Hike up to Maiden's Cliff
2 mi / 1000 ft gainWith 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...Read more -
South Portland, Maine
Spring Point Lighthouse
4.71 mi / 39 ft gainBeing a less popular lighthouse out of the many in the greater Portland area, parking is easy and crowds are limited. Parking at Fort Prebble is ideal for a short walk to the lighthouse. Completed in 1897, off the shoreline of Fort Prebble, Spring Point is a unique lighthouse with huge importanc...Read more -
Portland, Maine
Hike to Jewell Falls
4.02 mi / 300 ft gainFore River Sanctuary is 85 acres in the heart of Portland right off of Congress Street. It is a unique place where the river meets the ocean and creates a marshland landscape, which provides a plethora of opportunities to see wildlife (especially a great diversity of birds - waterfowl, herons, eg...Read more