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Find the Best Hikes in Maine, 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, this is your home base for discovering unforgettable adventures. At Maine Hikes, we curate themed trail guides that help you explore Maine’s wild beauty—from easy hikes for kids to multi-day backpacking treks. Use our interactive hiking map to search by region, or browse articles by interest—coastal trails, summit hikes, local treasures, and more. Wherever you roam, our trails celebrate Maine’s rich outdoor heritage, unique ecosystems, and stunning scenery. Ready to find your next favorite hike in Maine? Start exploring now.

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Maine Hikes 9/26/25 Maine Hikes 9/26/25

Foliage & Fairways: Maine’s Top 5 Disc Golf Courses For Leaf Peeping

If you’re a disc golfer who loves crisp air, crunchy leaves, and jaw-dropping views, fall in Maine is your season. As the trees burst into fiery reds, oranges, and golds, some of the state’s most scenic disc golf courses transform into leaf-peeping playgrounds. Grab your discs, layer up, and let’s hit the fairways—fall style.

Lindsay Morales 9/18/25 Lindsay Morales 9/18/25

My Favorite Mountains To Hike for Fall Foliage Views

Discover the best mountains in Maine for breathtaking fall foliage hikes.

Nick Staples 9/13/25 Nick Staples 9/13/25

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.

Kara Siglin 9/6/25 Kara Siglin 9/6/25

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!

Nick Staples 8/29/25 Nick Staples 8/29/25

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!

Kara Siglin 8/21/25 Kara Siglin 8/21/25

A Bucket List Backpacking Trip on The Appalachian Trail

A big weekend on the Appalachian Trail in Maine for your Bigelow bucket list!

Maine Hikes 8/15/25 Maine Hikes 8/15/25

Hiking Through History in Maine

Hike through history on these five epic trails in Maine!

Maine Hikes 7/11/25 Maine Hikes 7/11/25

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!

Kara Siglin 6/25/25 Kara Siglin 6/25/25

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!

Maine Hikes Staff 6/20/25 Maine Hikes Staff 6/20/25

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!

Maine Hikes Staff 6/13/25 Maine Hikes Staff 6/13/25

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!