Maine Hiking Trails

Maine Appalachian Trail atop Saddleback Mountain.Maine hiking trails are wild, challenging, and breathtakingly beautiful. From the boulders of Mahoosuc Notch to the waterfalls of Gulf Hagas, the rugged peaks of Bigelow to the ocean vistas of Cadillac Mountain, the state offers a treasure trove of memorable hikes. Then there’s Katahdin, the crown jewel of them all, standing tall as the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail. Wherever your adventures lead, you won’t find a bad day of hiking on any of the trails listed here.

Book Review: Eastern Alpine Guide

Have you ever wondered how rime ice forms? Or why krummholz grows the way it does?…

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Hike Mt. Flume via the Osseo Trail in the Pemigewasset Wilderness

The Osseo Trail ascent of Mt. Flume has to rank as one of the “easier” 4,000-foot…

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Hike Cadillac Mountain via the South Ridge Trail in Acadia National Park, Maine

What’s that? You don’t want to drive six hours for a 1,530 foot mountain? Oh, sure,…

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Hike the Mt. Tripyramid Trail Loop in the Sandwich Range Wilderness

Mt. Tripyramid, a three-headed mountain monster, kills two peaks off the New Hampshire 48 over 4,000…

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NH Appalachian Trail Hike: The Presidential Range from Mt. Pierce to Mt. Madison

New Hampshire has no shortage of premier hiking destinations, and the Presidential Range from Mt. Webster…

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Mt. Kearsarge Playground

Hike Mt. Kearsarge Via the Winslow & Barlow Trail Loop

On paper (aka the map) Mt. Kearsarge in Winslow State Park appears to be an easy,…

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