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    Top Spots in and near West Forks

    • West Forks, Maine

      Moxie Falls

      5.0
      1.9 mi / 318 ft gain
      The trail begins at the Moxie Falls trailhead. Continue along the trail until you cross an access road. Cross the access road and keep going. The trail is unmarked, but wide and distinct enough to make it easy. You will hear the falls before you see them. Your walk will take you to the top of the...
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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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    • Greenville, Maine

      Wilson's Falls

      2.49 mi / 387 ft gain
      Wilson's Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Guilford, Maine.
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    • New Portland, Maine

      Avery Peak and West Bigelow

      8.96 mi / 3291 ft gain
      Begin on East Flagstaff Rd and follow the Safford Brook Trail until you reach the junction with the Appalachian Trail. Turning left or north bound will bring you, shortly to the side trail for the Safford Brook Campsite; turning right (or southbound) on the A.T. will begin the climb to Avery Peak...
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    • Guilford, Maine

      Hike Borestone Mountain

      3.6 mi / 2000 ft gain
      Important notes about this hike: REQUIRES A FEE: $6 per adult, $3 per student - they don't collect the fee until you get to the visitor center about a mile in, so don't get caught like I did without cash!Does NOT allow dogs.  Drive towards the Audubon Sanctuary and come to a parking lot just outs...
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    • Monson, Maine

      Lodge-to-Lodge Trail to Gorman Chairback Lodge

      12.6 mi / 1066 ft gain
      Lodge-to-Lodge Trail to Gorman Chairback Lodge is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Greenville, Maine.
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    • Brownville, Maine

      Hike the Grand Canyon of Maine (Gulf Hagas)

      8.6 mi / 1000 ft gain
      Find the trailhead by turning left at the Brownville junction and then turning left onto Katahdin Ironworks Rd. This is a well maintained dirt road (had no trouble getting down it with a Corolla). There is a checkpoint where you need to pay a day use fee. When I went summer 2018 it was $9 per per...
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