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.

Maine Appalachian Trail Hike Day 22: Katahdin

For starters, it’s Katahdin. Not Mount Katahdin. Not Katahdin Mountain. Just plain Katahdin. The Native Americans …

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Maine Appalachian Trail Hike Days 20 & 21: The Final Countdown

We woke up the morning of day 19 to another rain storm, which helped us get …

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Maine Appalachian Trail Hike Days 18 & 19: What’s that Smell?

Every now and then I get a whiff of something wretched, and then I realize: it’s …

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Maine Appalachian Trail Hike Day 17: Gulf Hagas and White Cap Mountain

I’m not sure how many times I can say that today was tough in this blog? …

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Maine Appalachian Trail Day Hike 16: The Mountain Goat Man

Okay, so I understand that my credibility may not be the best it could be right …

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Maine Appalachian Trail Hike Day 15: Into the 100-Mile Wilderness

Today was a beautiful day for hiking with temps in the low seventies, no humidity, cool …

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