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.

Winter Hike Mt. Waumbek and Mt. Starr King

Mt. Waumbek (4,006 feet) via the Starr King Trail is one of the easier, if not …

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Gulf Hagas Hiking Guide

Everything you need to know (total mileage, difficulty, camping, directions, and trail descriptions) to plan a…

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Cranberry Peak Hike Via the Bigelow Range Trail

On the difficulty scale, the Bigelow Range Trail hike from Stratton village to Cranberry Peak falls …

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Winter Hike Mt. Tecumseh

One of the easier 4K hikes in the summer, Mt. Tecumseh is ideal for snowshoeing in…

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Saddleback Mountain Hike Via the Ski Resort in Rangeley, Maine

When it comes to hiking Saddleback Mountain in Rangeley, Maine, the shortest path between two points—the…

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The Owl Hike in Baxter State Park, Maine

As the closest mountain on the western side of Katahdin, The Owl has a front-row seat…

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