Kennebec Estuary Land Trust protects tidal marshes, salt ponds, and oak‑studded trails where eagles wheel and seals spy. Check out these midcoast gems!
Kennebunkport has some under-the-radar hiking. The babbling brooks are calling your name.
Hike Dodge Point Preserve in Newcastle, Maine: forest tunnels, Ice Pond, ocean views, and a hidden beach. A must-do Midcoast Maine trail adventure!
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!
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
The first article in our Land Trust Spotlight Series; an effort to chronicle the importance of land trusts across Maine! Featuring Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust.
Chasing frozen waterfalls? These six hikes to cascading ice across Maine are calling your name!
These iconic hikes featuring lighthouses each bring a unique history, construction, and scenery to the Maine coast.
Gardens Aglow in Boothbay is an essential Maine holiday light experience — and it’s even better when you pair it with some hidden hiking gems just minutes away!
Freeport is an epic holiday destination for L.L.Bean’s Northern Lights and Freeport Village shops’ deals and decor. But the hikes may be even better!
Boardwalks in Maine are a trail staple. Discover some of the best with this fun checklist!
Have the kiddos earn that Halloween candy with these kid-friendly hikes that still boast breathtaking views!
Fully embrace spooky season with these hikes featuring legend and lore of Maine's troubled past.
Looking for a fun hike to a peaceful, hidden beach in Maine? You've come to the right place!
Easy Hikes
Best Easy Hikes in Maine
You don’t need to climb a huge mountain to experience some of Maine’s best scenery. These easy hikes in Maine offer beautiful views, forests, coastlines, waterfalls, and other memorable destinations without requiring an all-day adventure. Explore short walks, beginner-friendly trails, and easier hikes throughout the state, with firsthand trail guides to help you find an outing that fits your time and ability.
Check out some local adventures along every corner of the Damariscotta River, where people have lived for millennia (and the evidence abounds)!