Winter Harbor, Maine
Top Spots in and near Winter Harbor
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Sullivan, Maine
Photograph Bass Harbor Lighthouse
4.4The skill level can vary on photographing this picture perfect location but no matter your skill level be sure to arrive early to scout out your best composition and be prepared for the swarm of other photographers at sunset! All photos were taken the same day at different times throughout the da...Read more -
Blue Hill, Maine
Kayak Downeast Maine
This scenic coastline is one of my favorites to travel whether it be on the water or on the shore. The route passes a large sand bar that is great for hanging out on, and enjoying a picnic. This coast also has quite a few summer houses, but it's not hard to find an open spot without bothering any...Read more -
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 -
Mariaville, Maine
Mariaville Falls
1.3 mi / 180 ft gainMariaville Falls is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Ellsworth, 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 -
Roque Bluffs, Maine
Hike the Roque Bluffs State Park Loop
2.1 mi / 187 ft gainThere are several short trails within the park that loop upon each other, so there are several different routes you could take. We chose the Houghton's Hill trail (which is a total of ~1 mile) and looped up with Pond Cove trail (also ~1 mile) by taking Millhill trail. The entire loop ended up bei...Read more -
Clifton, Maine
Eagle Bluff North Summit
5.00.57 mi / 213 ft gainEagle Bluff North Summit is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Eddington, Maine.Read more -
Isle au Haut, Maine
Camp at Acadia National Park's Duck Harbor
8.88 mi / 748 ft gainIntroduction Didn't think there was backpacking to be done in Acadia National Park? Think again! Isle au Haut (pronounced "isle ah ho") is a little island off of Stonington, Maine. Half of the island is a quiet and quaint New England island community and the other half is part of Acadia Natio...Read more -
Orono, Maine
Walk along the Orono Bog Boardwalk
1.5 mi / 19 ft gainTo 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 ...Read more -
Camden, Maine
Hike Mount Megunticook in Camden Hills State Park
2.9 mi / 1000 ft gainAfter 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...Read more -
Camden, Maine
Explore Mount Battie
5.01.5 mi / 669 ft gainThe 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...Read more