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Hiking Big Moose Mountain in Moosehead Lake Region: What to Pack, Trail Descriptions, and Best Nearby Eats
Big Moose Mountain is a rugged hike that provides rewarding views of the scenic Moosehead Lake region. Historically referred to as Squaw Mountain, this mountain was home to one of the nation’s first fire towers and two fire warden cabins—one of which is still (kind of) standing today.
Hiking Table Rock in Grafton Notch State Park
Maine Tick Prevention
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.
Maine Waterfall Hike: Step Falls in Newry Maine
Cutler Coast Public Land
Maine Waterfall Hike: Angel Falls
The Maine Hiking Essentials: What to Pack and Wear on a Hike in Maine
Whether you’ve never hiked in Maine or just want to learn more about hiking, this guide will help you better understand what to pack and wear on a day hike in Maine. Planning ahead and packing all the hiking essentials will help keep you have the best outdoor experience possible and return home safely. As the park rangers say, the goal of hiking should always be to make it back to your car safely, not to summit the mountain.
Maine Backpacking Essentials
Three-day Backpacking Trip in the Bigelows
Sebago Lake Land Reserve
Hiking Lapham & Buck Ledges
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 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.
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.
Hiking Champlain Mountain in Acadia National Park
Known as one of the best sunrise hikes in Acadia—Champlain Mountain is a challenging yet rewarding hike for outdoor enthusiasts. Hikers can choose from several different trails, all of which provide sweeping views of Frenchman bay and surrounding islands. Make sure to wear or pack a wind breaker for this hike—great ocean views go hand-in-hand with generous ocean winds!
Hiking Bald Mountain Trail in Washington Township, Maine
Bald Mountain is one of Maine’s most rewarding short hikes, with sweeping views that make the effort to reach the summit worthwhile. The trail winds through quiet forest before opening to rocky ledges, which provide almost 360-degree views of beautiful Western Maine mountains and lakes on a clear day.