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Hiking Table Rock in Grafton Notch State Park
Maine Waterfall Hike: Angel Falls
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Hiking Pleasant Mountain via Southwest Ridge Trail
Pleasant Mountain is a heavily trafficked network of trails that reach up to 2006ft in elevation. Pleasant Mountain the tallest mountain in Southern Maine. It is accessible year-round and dog-friendly, offering hiking, walking, snowshoeing, bird watching, and trail running. It’s a great option for day hiking that provides great views of Western Maine and the whites.
Maine Backpacking Essentials
Three-day Backpacking Trip in the Bigelows
Hiking Mount Tire’m
Top 3 Summer Hikes in Western Maine
Hiking Mount Will
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 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 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.