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A Local Gem: Devil’s Den
In this blog post, I share everything you need to know before exploring Devil’s Den—including how to access the trail, parking information, the best time to visit, what to expect from your visit, and insider tips from a local.
Hiking Table Rock in Grafton Notch State Park
What to Wear Winter Hiking in Maine: Essential Gear and Layering Tips to Stay Warm
Prepare for Winter Hiking in Maine: What to Wear, Pack & Things to Know Before You Go
Want to make sure you have everything you need for your next Winter hike?! Use our Winter hiking checklist and you’ll be good to go! Planning ahead and packing these essentials will help keep you safe and comfortable and make for a positive outdoor experience.
Twin Bridges Preserve
Hiking Pleasant Mountain via Southwest Ridge Trail
Pleasant Mountain is a heavily trafficked network of trails that reach up to 2006ft in elevation. Pleasant Mountain the tallest mountain in Southern Maine. It is accessible year-round and dog-friendly, offering hiking, walking, snowshoeing, bird watching, and trail running. It’s a great option for day hiking that provides great views of Western Maine and the whites.
Hiking Mount Tire’m
Hiking Mount Will
Sebago Lake Land Reserve
Gilsland Farm Audubon Center & Trails
Fuller Farm Trails
Hiking Lapham & Buck Ledges
Shaw Cherry Hill Farm Trails
Hiking Pismere Mountain
Maine Fire Tower Hike: Douglas Mountain in the Sebago Lakes Region
Located in the beautiful lakes region of Maine, Douglas Mountain is a beginner-friendly hike that features wide, well-maintained trails, a unique stone fire tower, and provides nice views of Sebago Lake and surrounding mountains.
Hiking Family-Friendly Bradbury Mountain in Pownal, Maine
Located just ten minutes away from Freeport in Bradbury Mountain State Park, Bradbury Mountain is beloved by both locals and tourists for its wide, gentle sloping trails that provide hikers with a leisurely hiking experience. The family-friendly trails and fantastic summit views make for a great day spent outdoors.
Hiking Old Speck: The Crown Jewel of Grafton Notch State Park
Old Speck—located in Grafton Notch State Park, is one of Maine’s most beloved and picturesque hikes. One of the famous Maine “4,000-footers”, this challenging trail features waterfalls, stream crossings, rock scrambles, and stunning 360-degree views of Western Maine and the Whites. Be sure to add this hike to your itinerary for your next trip to Bethel or Newry Maine.
Hiking Bald Pate Mountain Preserve in the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine
Located NorthWest of Sebago Lake, Bald Pate Preserve is home to a 6.7-mile trail network that offers numerous trail options for summiting Bald Pate Mountain that range from easy to moderate. Each trail offers a unique view of surrounding mountains, ponds, and lakes. The summit of Bald Pate Mountain provides several views of the Sebago Lake region.
Libby River Preserve Trails in Scarborough Maine
Libby River Preserve in Scarborough Maine is such a unique outdoor destination; this 90-acre preserve is home to open fields, wetlands, an observation deck, an abundance of birds, and fantastic views of the Libby River and Scarborough Marsh. Just a short drive from nearby cities—this preserve has a little something for every outdoor adventurer.
Hiking Puzzle Mountain in Scenic Newry Maine
Puzzle Mountain in Newry Maine provides some of the most exceptional, unique hiking views of Grafton Notch State Park. Part of the 9,993-acre Mahoosuc Ecological Reserve, this scenic trail is known for its open ledges, beautiful forest, and stunning Western Maine views.