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Maine Waterfall Hike: Step Falls in Newry Maine
Maine Waterfall Hike: Angel Falls
Scenic Spring Walking Trails in Southern Maine
Spring is a very *interesting* season. The weather fluctuates regularly, which can cause some really messy hiking conditions in the mountains. While i’m waiting for hiking trails to get sorted out, I like to shake things up by exploring local walking trails during the months of April and May and I encourage you to do the same! So without further ado, here are some scenic walking trails that you can add to your list for this Spring!
Twin Bridges Preserve
Hiking Mount Tire’m
Top 3 Summer Hikes in Western Maine
Hiking Glassface
Hiking Mount Will
Sebago Lake Land Reserve
Gilsland Farm Audubon Center & Trails
Fuller Farm Trails
Hiking Lapham & Buck Ledges
Best Southern Maine Fall Hikes: 3 Trails for Peak Foliage
Southern Maine is the perfect Fall destination—home to amazing breweries, apple orchards, corn mazes, cider donuts, festivals, and plenty of foliage. It’s also home to scenic hiking trails that range from easy to moderate and offer stunning foliage views. So, without further ado, here are three of my favorite Southern Maine Fall foliage hikes.
Shaw Cherry Hill Farm Trails
Hiking Mansell & Bernard Mountain
Hiking Rattlesnake Mountain in the Scenic Sebago Lakes Region of Maine
Rattlesnake Mountain is a locally owned and maintained hiking trail that provides both solo hikers and families with a nice, gradual climb and rewarding Eastern-facing views of Crescent lake and surrounding mountains.
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 Bald Mountain and Speckled Mountain in Milton Township
If you’re looking for a quiet Western Maine hike with fantastic views—look no further than Bald and Speckled Mountain. Adventurers can tackle the shorter Bald Mountain Loop Trail, which provides great views of nearby mountains and ponds, or continue onto Speckled Mountain, which rewards hikers with impressive Western Maine views for a moderate effort.
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.