explore maine like a local.
From Easy Family Walks to Multi-day Coastal Adventures.
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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- 100 Mile Wilderness
- 4000 Footers
- Acadia National Park
- Accessible Hikes
- Appalachian Trail
- Backpacking
- Baxter State Park
- Birding
- Challenging Hikes
- Coastal Hikes
- Dog Friendly
- Downeast
- Easy Hikes
- Fall Foliage
- Fishing
- Great North
- Hidden Gems
- Highlands
- Katahdin
- Kid & Family Friendly
- Land Trust Spotlight Series
- Lighthouses
- Midcoast
- Mountains & Summits
- Portland Area
- South Coast
- Sunrise & Sunset
- Swimming Holes
- Waterfalls
- Winter Hiking
Explore the Trails
The Maine “Scenic 7” Hiking Challenge
Maine’s “Scenic 7” trails are lesser-known treks off the beaten path. Start the challenge today!
Your Ultimate Guide to Backpacking Maine’s Bigelow Traverse
Been wanting to bag the Bigelows? You’ve come to the right place!