Maine trails

The Precipice Loop offers a thrilling yet challenging hiking experience in Acadia National Park. Hikers will enjoy sweeping views over Frenchman Bay and the surrounding coastline, with sections of the trail providing dramatic cliffside scrambles, iron rungs, and narrow ledges. As you ascend, the route unveils…

Distance: 4.5 Km • Elevation gain: 351 m • Maximum elevation: 317 m

The Great Head Loop Trail in Acadia National Park offers a memorable coastal hike with sweeping views of the rugged Maine shoreline. Along the way, hikers are treated to panoramic vistas of Sand Beach, Gorham Mountain, and the Beehive, as well as glimpses of Thunder Hole across the bay. The trail combines…

Distance: 2.5 Km • Elevation gain: 62 m • Maximum elevation: 39 m

The Cadillac South Ridge Trail offers a captivating journey to the summit of Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park, with a diverse landscape that transitions from lush forests to exposed granite ridges. Hikers can enjoy spectacular views of the Gulf of Maine and nearby islands, especially as they ascend…

Distance: 11.4 Km • Elevation gain: 444 m • Maximum elevation: 459 m

This loop hike offers a serene escape enriched with picturesque views of cherry blossom trees, expansive vistas of the Potomac River, and significant landmarks like the Thomas Jefferson Memorial. This route is especially vibrant during the cherry blossom season and is ideal for leisurely strolls, making it a…

Distance: 9.6 Km • Elevation gain: 35 m • Maximum elevation: 6 m

The Beehive Loop in Acadia National Park offers a thrilling hiking experience with stunning views as a reward for the effort. As you ascend the Beehive Trail, the path features rocky scrambles, iron rungs, and spectacular panoramas of the Maine coastline, including Sand Beach and Champlain Mountain. The…

Distance: 2.7 Km • Elevation gain: 163 m • Maximum elevation: 148 m

Loop hike to Mount Katahdin and Hamlin Peak via Chimney Pond Trail, Helon Taylor Trail, Pamola, Knife Edge Trail, Chimney Peak, South Peak, Baxter Peak, Saddle Trail, Northwest Basin Trail, Caribou Spring, Hamlin Ridge Trail, Hamlin Peak, North Basin Trail, North Basin Cut-Off and Basin Ponds in the Baxter…

Distance: 16.2 Km • Elevation gain: 1,311 m • Maximum elevation: 1,586 m

The Great Head Loop Trail offers a scenic and moderately challenging hike. As the trail winds through a mix of forest and exposed cliffs, you'll enjoy panoramic ocean views, including sights of Sand Beach, The Beehive, and Thunder Hole. The loop also features some historical interest with remnants of an old…

Distance: 2.6 Km • Elevation gain: 72 m • Maximum elevation: 40 m

The Jordan Pond Loop and South Bubble hike offers a scenic blend of serene lakeside walking and more adventurous climbs. The loop around Jordan Pond is an easy, family-friendly route, showcasing beautiful views of the pond and surrounding mountains, including the iconic North and South Bubbles. For those…

Distance: 7.7 Km • Elevation gain: 230 m • Maximum elevation: 221 m

Hiking the Cadillac North Ridge Trail in Acadia National Park offers a mix of scenic beauty and physical challenge. As you ascend, you'll be surrounded by lush forests and striking pink granite formations, with several viewpoints providing breathtaking looks at Frenchman Bay, Bar Harbor and the surrounding…

Distance: 7.3 Km • Elevation gain: 342 m • Maximum elevation: 458 m

Thi loop hike presents an engaging mix of challenging climbs and stunning vistas. Starting with the steep ascent of The Beehive, hikers are treated to breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and surrounding landscapes, making the effort worthwhile. As the trail meanders down to The Bowl—a serene, reflective…

Distance: 5.8 Km • Elevation gain: 239 m • Maximum elevation: 150 m

The Ocean Path Trail offers a scenic journey along the rugged coastline of Mount Desert Island. Starting from Sand Beach, the path leads hikers past notable landmarks such as Thunder Hole, known for its impressive wave sounds, and culminates at the striking Otter Cliffs. The trail features diverse terrain,…

Distance: 6.4 Km • Elevation gain: 140 m • Maximum elevation: 32 m

The Gorham Mountain Loop in Acadia National Park offers a captivating blend of scenic views and diverse terrain. Hikers can enjoy sweeping vistas of the rocky coastline and distant Cadillac Mountain, as well as charming glimpses of Sand Beach and the surrounding natural beauty. The trail features a mix of…

Distance: 5.1 Km • Elevation gain: 193 m • Maximum elevation: 150 m

The Jordan Pond Loop in Acadia National Park offers a scenic and leisurely hike around the tranquil waters of Jordan Pond, surrounded by the impressive Bubbles Mountains. The trail features a mix of well-groomed gravel paths, rocky sections, and boardwalks that traverse wetlands, making it accessible for…

Distance: 5.4 Km • Elevation gain: 82 m • Maximum elevation: 96 m

The Precipice Loop is a highly challenging and adventurous hike, renowned for its steep, exposed cliffs and iron rungs that assist hikers in ascending the vertical face of Champlain Mountain. The climb offers dramatic views of Frenchman Bay and the surrounding landscapes, but it demands both physical stamina…

Distance: 4.5 Km • Elevation gain: 359 m • Maximum elevation: 317 m

Saddle Trail, Baxter State Park. #Hiking

Distance: 8.9 Km • Elevation gain: 1,144 m • Maximum elevation: 1,590 m

Distance: 15.4 Km • Elevation gain: 148 m • Maximum elevation: 99 m

Acadia National Park. #Hiking #Loop #Lake #Forest #Nature #Atlantic #Ocean #Sea

Distance: 2.5 Km • Elevation gain: 161 m • Maximum elevation: 149 m

Loop hike to Cadillac Mountain via Cadillac North Ridge Trail, Great Pond Hill and Gorge Path in the Acadia National Park. #Hiking #Loop #Mountain #Island #Forest #Park #Lake

Distance: 8.0 Km • Elevation gain: 395 m • Maximum elevation: 455 m

Loop hike from Sand Beach to Gorham Mountain and The Beehive via Bowl Trail, Beehive Trail, The Bowl, Gorham Mountain Trail, Cadillac Cliffs Path, Monument Cove, Thunder Hole and Ocean Path in the Acadia National Park. #Hiking #Loop #Mountain #Nature #Forest #Park #Ocean #Atlantic #Sea, #Lake #Island

Distance: 6.4 Km • Elevation gain: 265 m • Maximum elevation: 150 m

Loop hike around Jordan Pond and to The Bubble via Jordan Pond Path and Bubbles Trail in the Acadia National Park on the Mount Desert Island. #Hiking #Loop #Lake #Nature #Forest #Mountain #Park

Distance: 5.8 Km • Elevation gain: 209 m • Maximum elevation: 221 m

Hike to Old Speck Mountain from the Grafton Notch Parking via the Appalachian Trail and the Grafton Trail in the Grafton Notch State Park and the Mahoosucs Ecological Reserve. #Hiking #Mountain #Nature #Forest #Park

Distance: 6.1 Km • Elevation gain: 774 m • Maximum elevation: 1,222 m

Loop hike to Norumbega Mountain via Goat Trail, Norumbega Mountain Trail, Hadlock Lower Dam, Hadlock Ponds Trail, Lower Hadlock Pond and Lower Norumbega Trail in the Acadia National Park on the Mount Desert Island. #Hiking #Loop #Mountain #Lake #Island #Park #Nature

Distance: 5.2 Km • Elevation gain: 234 m • Maximum elevation: 251 m

Hike to Old Speck Mountain via Appalachian Trail, Eyebrow Trail and Grafton Loop Trail in the Grafton Notch State Park. #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #Nature #Park

Distance: 11.1 Km • Elevation gain: 866 m • Maximum elevation: 1,266 m

Loop hike from Eagle Lake to Hulls Cove via Breakneck Road, Breakneck Ponds, Hulls Cove Road, Paradise Hill Carriage Road, Witch Hole Pond, Witch Hole Pond Carriage Road and Duck Brook Falls in the Acadia National Park on the Mount Desert Island. #Hiking #Loop #Lake #Nature #Forest

Distance: 12.2 Km • Elevation gain: 184 m • Maximum elevation: 114 m

Distance: 3.3 Km • Elevation gain: 74 m • Maximum elevation: 31 m

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Distance: 0.6 Km • Elevation gain: 26 m • Maximum elevation: 520 m

Distance: 21.8 Km • Elevation gain: 132 m • Maximum elevation: 35 m

Distance: 39.8 Km • Elevation gain: 138 m • Maximum elevation: 54 m