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The Best Hiking Trails in Maine (United States)

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Photo of The Bigelows Photo of Abram-Sugarloaf 6/19/2010 Photo of Saddleback & The Horn, Maine
  • The Bigelows

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    near Bigelow, Maine (United States)
    Distance
    13.69mi
    Elevation +
    4383f
    TrailRank
    56
    Photo ofThe Bigelows Photo ofThe Bigelows Photo ofThe Bigelows

    One of my favorite hikes. All standard disclaimers apply: IIRC. YRMV. IMHO. FWIW. HYOH. No warrenties, expressed or implied, are made that any information in this post is accurate, reliable, or appropriate for any partic...

  • Abram-Sugarloaf 6/19/2010

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    near Soule Mill, Maine (United States)
    Distance
    13.20mi
    Elevation +
    5082f
    TrailRank
    56
    Photo ofAbram-Sugarloaf 6/19/2010 Photo ofAbram-Sugarloaf 6/19/2010 Photo ofAbram-Sugarloaf 6/19/2010

    Rory, Laura, Zippy, and I spotted a car at the condos at Sugarloaf USA. We then drove to Kingfield and in the West Kingfield Road until we did not feel comfortable crossing a logging road bridge with our low clearance ve...

  • Saddleback & The Horn, Maine

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    near Dallas, Maine (United States)
    Distance
    8.34mi
    Elevation +
    3291f
    TrailRank
    51
    Photo ofSaddleback & The Horn, Maine Photo ofSaddleback & The Horn, Maine Photo ofSaddleback & The Horn, Maine

    All standard disclaimers apply: IIRC. YRMV. IMHO. FWIW. HYOH. No warrenties, expressed or implied, are made that any information in this post is accurate, reliable, or appropriate for any particular situation. Attempting...

  • Bigelow 06-09013

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    near Bigelow, Maine (United States)
    Distance
    13.65mi
    Elevation +
    9692f
    TrailRank
    50| Rating 5.0

    Started at the Firewardens Trailhead (vs. the AT crossing) and returned via Horns Pond trail (vs. the AT). I thought this would be much shorter than taking the AT to Straton Pond Road (see jmmdds hike) but was about the ...

    Not just the Bigelows, I even did the Snows, A Labor Day Weekend Playing. Hikin' is my dance Summits I romance...
    jmmdds
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  • near New City, Maine (United States)
    Distance
    11.27mi
    Elevation +
    4928f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofMount Katahdin and Hamlin (New route) 2018-06 Photo ofMount Katahdin and Hamlin (New route) 2018-06 Photo ofMount Katahdin and Hamlin (New route) 2018-06

    Really hot and clear day! Last rocky stretch is the hard part. If is sunny day without clouds; Be careful and be prepared to be well protected against sun burns and dehydratation cause your are exposed to sun for the m...

  • Cadillac Mt.

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    near Bar Harbor, Maine (United States)
    Distance
    4.27mi
    Elevation +
    1234f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofCadillac Mt. Photo ofCadillac Mt. Photo ofCadillac Mt.

    This is a pretty easy hike. I said "moderate" because there is some elevation gain. Two things to note here: (1) I lost the markers on my way down, stay on Eastern track, (2) Batteries died towards the end - that's why i...

  • Brothers, Coe, Fort

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    near New City, Maine (United States)
    Distance
    12.47mi
    Elevation +
    8507f
    TrailRank
    36| Rating 5.0

    Moderate difficulty but very long Picks up 1 NE4k (N. Brother) & 3 NEHH (New England hundred highest. M t Fort is a bushwack/heard path, I lost the heard path several times.

    Well done. That was a great hike for me!
    jmmdds
  • Crockers and Redington 10302010

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    near Bigelow, Maine (United States)
    Distance
    9.52mi
    Elevation +
    3445f
    TrailRank
    36| Rating 5.0

    AT up to the Crockers, the herd path over to Redington. Then herd path and bushwack back down to Caribou Valley road. Not responsible the accuracy or use of this information.

    Thank you for the track
    jmmdds
  • near Ketchum, Maine (United States)
    Distance
    9.48mi
    Elevation +
    3104f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofGoose Eye Via the Wright Trail 8/01/2010 Photo ofGoose Eye Via the Wright Trail 8/01/2010 Photo ofGoose Eye Via the Wright Trail 8/01/2010

    Zippy and I hiked Goose Eye Mountain, in Maine via the Wright Trail. The Wright Trail has sustained damage, hence the North Fork of the trail is closed. We hiked up the South Fork and and emerged onto open ledge at about...

  • Old Speck 7/19/09

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    near Ketchum, Maine (United States)
    Distance
    7.11mi
    Elevation +
    2910f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofOld Speck 7/19/09 Photo ofOld Speck 7/19/09 Photo ofOld Speck 7/19/09

    The old Speck trail portion of the AT to the summit of Old Speck. IMHO a much easier trail than the contour lines imply. ALL STANDARD DISCLAIMERS APPLY: IIRC. YRMV. IMHO. FWIW. HYOH. NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIE...

  • Coe, Brothers, Fort ME

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    near New City, Maine (United States)
    Distance
    12.08mi
    Elevation +
    4409f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofCoe, Brothers, Fort ME Photo ofCoe, Brothers, Fort ME Photo ofCoe, Brothers, Fort ME

    All standard disclaimers apply: IIRC. YRMV. IMHO. FWIW. HYOH. No warrenties, expressed or implied, are made that any information in this post is accurate, reliable, or appropriate for any particular situation. Attempting...

  • Bald Rock

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    near Stevens Corner, Maine (United States)
    Distance
    4.26mi
    Elevation +
    853f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofBald Rock Photo ofBald Rock Photo ofBald Rock

    A fairly easy hike for the whole family and pets. And at the end it has the best view any where along the coast.

  • Peter's Brook and West Trails

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    near Blue Hill, Maine (United States)
    Distance
    1.44mi
    Elevation +
    167f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofPeter's Brook and West Trails Photo ofPeter's Brook and West Trails Photo ofPeter's Brook and West Trails

    Quite easy walk uphill along the brook. Can return on Peter's Brook trail, or return using West Trail to loop back to another parking lot (for Penny's Preserve at Peter's Brook). Parking Lot location: Plus Code: CC7M...

  • Penobscot hike.

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    near Seal Harbor, Maine (United States)
    Distance
    4.73mi
    Elevation +
    1066f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofPenobscot hike. Photo ofPenobscot hike. Photo ofPenobscot hike.

    Precipice and Jordan cliff hikes were both closed because of Peregrine Falcon nesting. Ended up doing this hike instead to Penobscot mountain.

  • Bagaduce Bluff Head

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    near Grays Corner, Maine (United States)
    Distance
    1.21mi
    Elevation +
    66f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofBagaduce Bluff Head Photo ofBagaduce Bluff Head Photo ofBagaduce Bluff Head

    Link to Blue Hill Heritage Trust site for trail description and map: https://bluehillheritagetrust.org/bluff-head/ "The Bluff Head trail is a 1.0 mile trail, offering varying topography, elaborate stonework leading u...

  • Sunday River Resort Loop

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    near North Bethel, Maine (United States)
    Distance
    5.28mi
    Elevation +
    1634f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofSunday River Resort Loop Photo ofSunday River Resort Loop Photo ofSunday River Resort Loop

    This route is a short hike around the ski paths in Sunday River Resort, close to Newry (Maine). The views or path is not outstanding, and going up is tough.

  • near Bar Harbor, Maine (United States)
    Distance
    2.78mi
    Elevation +
    971f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofBeachcroft to Champlain Mountain Peak, down North Champlain Trail Photo ofBeachcroft to Champlain Mountain Peak, down North Champlain Trail Photo ofBeachcroft to Champlain Mountain Peak, down North Champlain Trail

    Short but steep climb to Champlain Mountain. Great views of The Tarn (lake) and Cadillac Mountain across the valley as you go up the side of Champlain Mountain. We went back to the trailhead by going down the North Champ...

  • near Granite Hill, Maine (United States)
    Distance
    3.38mi
    Elevation +
    289f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofCute little loop at Jamies Pond Preserve Photo ofCute little loop at Jamies Pond Preserve Photo ofCute little loop at Jamies Pond Preserve

    When you are in the area and want to stretch your legs this could be a walk for you. Park at the winter parking, walk up the road for about 200 yards and take the trail on the right, you will emerge from the trail to ...

  • Elephant West 7/11/2009

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    near South Arm, Maine (United States)
    Distance
    2.62mi
    Elevation +
    1145f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofElephant West 7/11/2009 Photo ofElephant West 7/11/2009 Photo ofElephant West 7/11/2009

    From Andover take South Arm Road about 10 miles north to a road signed as "Birch Brook". I took the logging road that is marked with some waypoints. This road is clearly visible on Google Earth. The Elephant Mountain Roa...

  • near New City, Maine (United States)
    Distance
    9.62mi
    Elevation +
    2477f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofDoubletop Mt. from Kidney pond, Baxter SP ME, USA October 2021 Photo ofDoubletop Mt. from Kidney pond, Baxter SP ME, USA October 2021 Photo ofDoubletop Mt. from Kidney pond, Baxter SP ME, USA October 2021

    A steep trail ascending a two-peaks mountain with wonderful views. The trail starts at Kidney pond with a very graduate climb. Reaching Deer pond, the target of of the hike is already seen. While most of the way the grad...

  • near Ketchum, Maine (United States)
    Distance
    7.19mi
    Elevation +
    2995f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofOld Speck Mt. loop, ME USA September 20192 Photo ofOld Speck Mt. loop, ME USA September 20192 Photo ofOld Speck Mt. loop, ME USA September 20192

    A wonderful loop trail in a magnificent forest leading to the lookout tower on top of old speck mountain (1263 a.s.l.). I started with the eyebrow trail which climbs very steeply and with the installed aids (pegs and a w...

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