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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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Land Trust Spotlight #8: Kennebunkport Conservation Trust

Kennebunkport has some under-the-radar hiking. The babbling brooks are calling your name.

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Land Trust Spotlight #7: 7 Lakes Alliance

Central Maine has some epic hiking too. Here are 4 hikes to prove it!

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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!

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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!

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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.