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The Best Hike In Baxter State Park: Breathtaking Chimney Pond Trail
Plan your hike to Chimney Pond in Baxter State Park with this complete trail guide. Learn about routes, difficulty, permits, best seasons, and tips for a successful hike.
Hiking Table Rock in Grafton Notch State Park
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.
Hiking North and South Bubble: Iconic Views of Jordan Pond in Acadia National Park
If you’re looking for a short hike with a great view in Acadia National Park—the North and South Bubble Trail should be at the top of your list. Located near Jordan Pond, this scenic route rewards hikers with panoramic views of Acadia’s rugged landscape and one of Acadia’s most photographed spot—Bubble Rock.
Hiking Scenic Raymond Community Forest Trails in Raymond, Maine
Family-Friendly Hike: Hedgehog Mountain in Freeport, Maine
The highest point in Freeport—Hedgehog Mountain is a small, scenic trail network perfect for hikers of all ages. It features bridges, rock walls, beautiful forest, and is only a 10-minute drive away from downtown Freeport.
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.
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 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.
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.
Maine Waterfall Hike: The Cataracts
In this blog post, I will share everything you need to know before visiting The Cataracts—including how to access the trailhead, parking information, trail descriptions, the best time to visit, and my favorite nearby restaurants.