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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!
Land Trust Spotlight #8: Kennebunkport Conservation Trust
Kennebunkport has some under-the-radar hiking. The babbling brooks are calling your name.
Land Trust Spotlight #7: 7 Lakes Alliance
Central Maine has some epic hiking too. Here are 4 hikes to prove it!
My Favorite Mountains To Hike for Fall Foliage Views
Discover the best mountains in Maine for breathtaking fall foliage hikes.
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 “Scenic 7” Hiking Challenge
Maine’s “Scenic 7” trails are lesser-known treks off the beaten path. Start the challenge today!
Land Trust Spotlight #4: Portland Trails
The fourth article in our Land Trust Spotlight Series — Portland Trails!
Exploring the Quiet Side of Acadia 🤫🌄🌊
Escape the crowds on these trails less traveled in Acadia National Park.
Land Trust Spotlight #3: Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust
The third article in our Land Trust Spotlight Series — Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust!
6 Incredible Backcountry Hikes With Fly Fishing in Maine 🎣
6 perfect hikes to experience Maine’s outdoor heritage through fly fishing.
3 Serene Winter Walks in Downeast Maine
Winter walks in Downeast, Maine. Check out 3 of our favorites!
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
Embrace Maine’s Winter Beauty: Four Hikes to Beat the Winter Blues
But isn’t it super cold out there? Yes, indeed! ❄