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.

Mt. Washington Summit Winter

Conquer Mt. Washington with the AMC & EMS Winter Mountaineering Program

“Good communication is essential,” Dave, our Eastern Mountain Sports guide, said. “Because gravity doesn’t care.” It was…

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Webster-Jackson Trail Viewpoint

Winter Hike Mt. Jackson via the Jackson-Webster Trail

Read Erica’s humorous account of winter hiking Mt. JacksonRead more

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Mt. Flume Winter Hike Via the Osseo Trail

Mt. Flume offers an ideal early-season winter hike to break-in your snow hiking legs with a…

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Grafton Loop Trail Hike Part 1: Eastern Section

With all the great hiking in Maine, the Grafton Loop Trail (MATC trail map link) is…

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The Bigelow Mountain Range

Hike the Bigelow Mountain Range Via the Appalachian Trail

If you’d like a full-day hiking experience with all the quad-burning challenge and beauty of the…

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Franconia Ridge Trail Hike

Surviving The Pemi Loop Death March

The Pemi Loop. In one day. Backpacker Magazine has named it the second hardest day hike…

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