Finding the right trail can turn a family hike into an adventure kids actually want to repeat. Explore our favorite kid-friendly hikes in Maine, featuring manageable distances, interesting terrain, great views, waterfalls, beaches, and plenty to discover along the way. From toddler-friendly walks to bigger adventures for growing hikers, these guides can help families find a Maine trail that fits their day.
Kennebec Estuary Land Trust protects tidal marshes, salt ponds, and oak‑studded trails where eagles wheel and seals spy. Check out these midcoast gems!
Kennebunkport has some under-the-radar hiking. The babbling brooks are calling your name.
Hike Dodge Point Preserve in Newcastle, Maine: forest tunnels, Ice Pond, ocean views, and a hidden beach. A must-do Midcoast Maine trail adventure!
Explore tidal rivers, spot rare birds, and marvel at the shagbark hickories at York Land Trust’s broad array of hiking trails!
9 hikes to experience a sunset over the ocean in Maine, a rare and unforgettable experience in our Atlantic-facing state!
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 second article in our Land Trust Spotlight Series; an effort to chronicle the importance of land trusts across Maine! Featuring Maine Coast Heritage 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.
Check out some local adventures along every corner of the Damariscotta River, where people have lived for millennia (and the evidence abounds)!