Coastal Hikes
Best Coastal Hikes in Maine
Maine’s coastline offers some of the most distinctive hiking in New England, with rocky headlands, quiet beaches, islands, lighthouses, and mountains overlooking the Atlantic. Explore our favorite coastal hikes in Maine, from Acadia National Park to hidden preserves along the Midcoast and southern Maine coast. Whether you’re looking for an easy oceanfront walk or a challenging summit, these trails showcase the best of Maine’s coast.
Kennebec Estuary Land Trust protects tidal marshes, salt ponds, and oak‑studded trails where eagles wheel and seals spy. Check out these midcoast gems!
Hike Dodge Point Preserve in Newcastle, Maine: forest tunnels, Ice Pond, ocean views, and a hidden beach. A must-do Midcoast Maine trail adventure!
Discover five hidden hiking trails in Maine, each around five miles, from quiet coastal cliffs to remote forest ridgelines. Add these under-the-radar hikes to your bucket list; you might even spot a moose!
Explore tidal rivers, spot rare birds, and marvel at the shagbark hickories at York Land Trust’s broad array of hiking trails!
9 hikes to experience a sunset over the ocean in Maine, a rare and unforgettable experience in our Atlantic-facing state!
Check out the diverse and easy-to-get-to Royal River Conservation Trust trails, spanning across Durham, Gray, Falmouth, Yarmouth, New Gloucester, Auburn, and North Yarmouth!
These 7 hikes take you into the Maine wilderness in just a short drive from Portland - and each offers a unique, spectacular view.
The second article in our Land Trust Spotlight Series; an effort to chronicle the importance of land trusts across Maine! Featuring Maine Coast Heritage Trust
Check out some local adventures along every corner of the Damariscotta River, where people have lived for millennia (and the evidence abounds)!