Maine Hiking Trails

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.

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Mt. Whiteface and Mt. Passaconaway Loop Hike

This loop hike of Mt. Whiteface and Mt. Passaconaway—ascending the Blueberry Ledge Trail and descending the Walden Trail and Wonalancet Range Trail—is an exercise in interval hiking with each side of the loop featuring well-spaced steep ascents and rock scrambles.

AT in a Day: Franconia Ridge to Route 302

by Daren Worcester 5

For anyone who aspires to conquer the Appalachian Trail, those who have completed the journey and want to hike down memory lane, and even those who simply want to taste the experience, Backpacker Magazine promotes AT in a Day. Their goal is to unite the hiking community to collectively complete the Appalachian Trail in a single day. Sounds fun, right?

Mt. Carrigain Hike Via Signal Ridge Trail & Notch Loop

by Daren Worcester 1

Not all hikes are created equal, and Mt. Carrigain is a valuable addition to the memory bank.

The Dog’s Hike: A Lazy Husky’s White Mountains Favorites

by Daren Worcester 0

Meet Tango, a mellow dog who likes to hike so long as it doesn’t involve day-long adventures. If this sounds familiar, here are some great hikes for you and your pup.

Angel Falls Hike in Western Maine

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As far as Maine waterfalls go, Angel Falls in Township D of western Maine is nothing short of Mother Nature’s cathedral. Looking up from the base of the falls, guarded by stately cliffs as tall as 115 feet, the 90-foot cascade pours from the sky as whitewater spreads its wings over protruding rocks.

Awesome Bald Mountain Hike in Oquossoc, Maine

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Bald Mountain in Oquossoc, Maine, with an assist from its observation tower, provides panoramic views of Rangeley Lake, Mooselookmeguntic Lake, Saddleback Mountain and many other peaks of the Longfellow Mountains.