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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.
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.
Horton Woods Wildlife Preserve in Saco Maine
Horton Woods Wildlife Preserve in Saco Maine is one of my favorite trail networks in Southern Maine—and for good reason! This 100-acre preserve is home to dense forest, marshes, streams, wetlands, fields, and so much more! It’s the perfect spot to bring the kids and dog to unwind and connect with nature.
Exploring The Saco Heath Preserve: A Unique Bog Trail In Southern Maine
In this blog post, I will share everything you need to know before visiting the Saco Heath Preserve—including how to access the trailhead, parking information, trail descriptions, and the best time to visit.