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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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Find Your Next Adventure
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!
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!
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!
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!
5 Iconic Boardwalk Hikes For Any Season
Boardwalks in Maine are a trail staple. Discover some of the best with this fun checklist!