Best Hiking in Maine

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1

Maine, Hancock County

01 :01 hrs
2.2 mi
144.19257 ft
Moderate

Beech Mountain trail offers impressive views of Echo Lake and the southwestern part of Mount Desert Island. There is a mix of steep grades and level stretches.

2

Maine, Hancock County

02 :09 hrs
5.1 mi
78.39801 ft
Easy

Brown Mountain Gate House to Jordan Pond House via Jordan Pond Path

3

Maine, Hancock County

01 :48 hrs
4.3 mi
212.61674 ft
Moderate

Gate House to Sargent Mt South Face Trail to Cedar Swamp. This trail offers great views from the exposed cliffs near the summit. It also gives access to other summits.

4

Maine, Hancock County

01 :17 hrs
2.7 mi
197.87369 ft
Moderate

Located in Acadia National Park, this adventure makes a loop along the valley and West Ridge Trails. There are some short but steep rocky hill climbs but the views are excellent.

5

Maine, York County

00 :04 hrs
0.2 mi
1.8253489 ft
Easy

Walking around the grounds and inside St. Ann's Episcopal Church.

6

Maine, Hancock County

01 :31 hrs
1.9 mi
26.407084 ft
Moderate

This trail offers unbeatable views of the classic Maine coastline. The trail is primarily crushed stone and rocky ledges. While this trail is described as an out and back trail, you can hike one-way by using the Island Explorer bus.

7

Maine, Oxford County

15 :23 hrs
31.9 mi
1049.0697 ft
Extreme

This challenging trail loops through Grafton Notch and the Mahoosuc region. It includes a section of the Appalachian Trail, multiple major peaks in the Bear River Valley, and is intended to be a multi-day backpacking adventure. The trail features around 10 tent sites and one lean-to shelter.

8

Maine, Bangor

00 :16 hrs
0.6 mi
15.730846 ft
Easy

Nice wide trail. Parking area can be creepy though with the types of men that cruze here.

9

Maine, Hancock County

01 :13 hrs
3.1 mi
32.112 ft
Easy

Fabric Picnic to Sand Beach

10

Maine, Piscataquis County

05 :29 hrs
9.8 mi
1147.169 ft
Expert

This trail first summits Hamlin Peak before taking you to the highest point in Maine and the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail, Mt Katahdin. The trailhead begins in Baxter State Park at the Roaring Brook parking lot. For out of state residents, there is a $14 dollar fee per vehicle to enter the park.

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