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Looking for the best hikes in Maine? Whether you're chasing mountaintop views, hidden waterfalls, or peaceful forest walks, you're in the right place. At Maine Hikes, we curate themed trail guides to help you explore Maine's wild beauty, from easy family hikes to multi-day backpacking treks.
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5 Great Hikes Near Damariscotta, Maine For Every Season
Check out some local adventures along every corner of the Damariscotta River, where people have lived for millennia (and the evidence abounds)!
3 Beautiful Hiking Trails Near Bath, Maine
Kennebec Estuary Land Trust protects tidal marshes, salt ponds, and oak‑studded trails where eagles wheel and seals spy. Check out these midcoast gems!
3 Easy Coastal Hikes You Can’t Miss In Boothbay Harbor
Boothbay has some epic hiking too. Here are 3 hikes to prove it!
Dodge Point Preserve: A Forest-to-Coast Hike in Midcoast Maine
Hike Dodge Point Preserve in Newcastle, Maine: forest tunnels, Ice Pond, ocean views, and a hidden beach. A must-do Midcoast Maine trail adventure!
Hidden Hiking Gems: Five 5-Mile Hikes in Maine
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!
Land Trust Spotlight #6: York Land Trust
Explore tidal rivers, spot rare birds, and marvel at the shagbark hickories at York Land Trust’s broad array of hiking trails!
Nine Unforgettable Coastal Sunset Hikes in Maine
9 hikes to experience a sunset over the ocean in Maine, a rare and unforgettable experience in our Atlantic-facing state!
Land Trust Spotlight #5: Royal River Conservation Trust
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 Maine 25: An Iconic Hiking Bucket List
Explore 25 of Maine’s most iconic hikes with this epic list!
Exploring the Quiet Side of Acadia 🤫🌄🌊
Escape the crowds on these trails less traveled in Acadia National Park.
Cutler Coast: A Backpacking Adventure or Stunning Day Hike
The Cutler Coast of Maine should be on your backpacking bucket list.
The Perfect 3-Day Acadia Hiking (And More!) Itinerary 🏔️🌊🚶♂️
Acadia’s must-see sights in an epic 3-day adventure.
3 Serene Winter Walks in Downeast Maine
Winter walks in Downeast, Maine. Check out 3 of our favorites!
7 Hikes With Stunning Views Near Portland, Maine🥾🌲
These 7 hikes take you into the Maine wilderness in just a short drive from Portland - and each offers a unique, spectacular view.
Land Trust Spotlight #2: Maine Coast Heritage Trust
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
Land Trust Spotlight #1: Brunswick-Topsham Land 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.
Beacons and Trails: 6 Hikes to Maine’s Most Picturesque Lighthouses
These iconic hikes featuring lighthouses each bring a unique history, construction, and scenery to the Maine coast.
Gardens Aglow + Perfect Winter Hikes in Boothbay
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, Maine: A Holiday Haven with Stunning Hikes
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!
Exploring Monhegan Island: 3 Must-Hike Trails for Every Nature Lover
Monhegan Island boasts 165 foot cliffs with sweeping, unobstructed views of the Atlantic. ‘nuff said!