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.

Why finish NH’s 48 4000 footers in a year?

  When I started hiking the 48, I had zero intentions of finishing quickly. I’m the …

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Winter Hike Mt. Carrigain Via Signal Ridge Trail

It takes mountain love to winter hike Mt. Carrigain for 14 miles via the Signal Ridge…

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Winter Hike East Osceola and Mt. Osceola

Hike Distance: 2.8 miles to East Osceola + 1 mile to Mt. Osceola (don’t forget to …

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Mt. Hale Family Loop Hike

Distance: 2.2 mi to Mt Hale Summit via Hale Brook Trail; 2.7 mi to Zealand Falls …

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Winter Hike the Hancock Mountains

Hike Distance: 9.8 miles round trip Time: 6-8 hours Difficulty: Weekend Warriors Elevation: Mt. Hancock, 4,420 feet; …

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Saddleback Mountain Hike via the Appalachian Trail (Route 4)

Anyone looking to get a taste of hiking the Appalachian Trail in Maine will find a …

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