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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 #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.
How to NOT Hike the Precipice Trail in Acadia 😅🌊🌄
A thrilling cliffside hike featuring iron rungs, narrow ledges, and sweeping views of Frenchman Bay. Check out how I learned to hike the Precipice the hard way.
How to Climb Katahdin: Elevation, Trails, Reservations & Safety Tips
Everything you need to know about hiking Maine’s tallest peak, Mount Katahdin. Route and trail highlights, packing list, campsites, reservations, and more!
A Bucket List Backpacking Trip on The Appalachian Trail
A big weekend on the Appalachian Trail in Maine for your Bigelow bucket list!
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!
The Maine 25: An Iconic Hiking Bucket List
Explore 25 of Maine’s most iconic hikes with this epic list!
The Maine “Scenic 7” Hiking Challenge
Maine’s “Scenic 7” trails are lesser-known treks off the beaten path. Start the challenge today!
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.
Your Ultimate Guide to Backpacking Maine’s Bigelow Traverse
Been wanting to bag the Bigelows? You’ve come to the right place!
Winter Hiking in Camden: A Coastal Maine Wonderland
As “quintessential Maine” as it gets! Strap on those microspikes and hit these winter adventures in the Camden area of midcoast Maine, each with its own spectacular view.
Ultimate Guide to Winter Hiking in Acadia National Park
Ever hiked Acadia in winter? Here are 8 magical trails to conquer without the crowds!
5 Epic Kid-Friendly Trails Across Maine
Have the kiddos earn that Halloween candy with these kid-friendly hikes that still boast breathtaking views!
Top 5 Sunrise Hikes In Midcoast Maine
Catch an epic, yet serene sunrise on the midcoast. After all, the sun gets to Maine before any other state!