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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
Maine Waterfall Hike: Step Falls in Newry Maine
Cutler Coast Public Land
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!
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.
Twin Bridges Preserve
Hiking Mount Tire’m
Hiking Glassface
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.
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 Mansell & Bernard Mountain
Hiking Pismere Mountain
Hiking Hedgehog Mountain
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.