Durham, Maine
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Durham
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Pownal, Maine
Snowshoe the Northern Loop Trail at Bradbury Mountain
2 mi / 407 ft gainBradbury mountain has ample parking and multiple trails that lead around the mountain and up to the summit. We took the Northern Loop, which is the longest trail up the small mountain. It is a gradual incline of 407 ft over 1.0 mile. It is a perfect out and back trail just to get outside for a b...Read more -
Portland, Maine
Hike Peaks Island
2 miPeaks Island is the closest of the Casco Bay Islands to Portland, ME. It is a residential island that fills up with tourists in the summertime. If you visit the Peaks mid-spring, you can count on fairly decent weather and fewer crowds. There is a hotel and three or four restaurants on the island,...Read more -
South Portland, Maine
Spring Point Lighthouse
4.71 mi / 39 ft gainBeing a less popular lighthouse out of the many in the greater Portland area, parking is easy and crowds are limited. Parking at Fort Prebble is ideal for a short walk to the lighthouse. Completed in 1897, off the shoreline of Fort Prebble, Spring Point is a unique lighthouse with huge importanc...Read more -
Portland, Maine
Hike to Jewell Falls
4.02 mi / 300 ft gainFore River Sanctuary is 85 acres in the heart of Portland right off of Congress Street. It is a unique place where the river meets the ocean and creates a marshland landscape, which provides a plethora of opportunities to see wildlife (especially a great diversity of birds - waterfowl, herons, eg...Read more -
Cape Elizabeth, Maine
Portland Head Light
5.0Portland Head Light is one of Maine's most iconic and picturesque lighthouses that offers stunning views year round. Located just about 15 minutes outside of Portland, Maine, it's the perfect place to go to watch an early winter sunset and enjoy some ocean views. To get to the light house, you wi...Read more -
Cape Elizabeth, Maine
Hike around Cape Elizabeth's Dyer Cove
5.01 miIf you venture to Cape Elizabeth, you may be lucky enough to see it in the dense fog that I was able to.You'll take a windy road near Portland, Maine surrounded by cute, quaint homes on either side down to the rocky coastline. Park in the designated parking area (very easy to spot as the road's e...Read more -
Waterford, Maine
Hike Hawk Mountain
5.02.2 mi / 500 ft gain1.4 mile Out-and-Back trail hike is family friendly and provides spectacular views, especially at sunset. Trail closes right after dusk though, so be careful to not wander too long. Turn onto Hawk Mountain Road, and drive until you see the parking lot on the left and trail head on the right, abou...Read more -
Denmark, Maine
Summit Bald Peak and Mt. Pleasant
6 mi / 1450 ft gainAfter turning on Mountain Rd, look for East Pinnacle Condominiums. The trailhead is about 0.1miles after that on the right between the telephone poles marked 49 and 50. There is a dirt parking lot to pull into. Now on to the hike! This hike begins by heading straight uphill immediately, and you ...Read more -
Monhegan, Maine
Explore Monhegan Island
4.4 mi / 538 ft gainNearly 10 miles off the coast of Maine, Monhegan Island is accessible by your choice of three ferry lines. Each vary in terms of length of stay on the island and time spent on the water. Be sure you do your research prior to reserving your tickets. Below you can find more information : Monheg...Read more -
Kennebunk, Maine
Hike the Bridle Path through the Madelyn Marx Preserve
4.01.5 mi / 0 ft gainAfter crossing the Mousam River on Western Ave, see signs and gravel pull-off areas for parking at the Bridle Path trailhead. The Madelyn Marx Preserve is a greater part of the Kennebunk Land Trust home to many preserves in the area (So look for Kennebunk Land Trust signs as well).Hike through op...Read more -
Stow, Maine
Rattlesnake Pool
2.11 mi / 207 ft gainThe best place to start your hike is from Route 113 near Gilead, head towards Stone House Road. This becomes Shell Pond Road. A few miles in, you'll find a gated area where you can park. This trail, and Rattlesnake Pool, are both on private land - so be sure to practice leave no trace principles.Read more -
Wells, Maine
Hike the Carson Trail in Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge
4.01 mi / 0 ft gainPull into the well marked Wildlife Refuge off Port Rd. There's several official building as well as an interpretive center and bathroom very close to the parking lot.The only trail, the Carson Trail, is feet from the parking area. It's an extremely well groomed gravel trail easily accessible for ...Read more -
Rumford, Maine
Hike Black Mountain Resort
3.1 mi / 1312.3 ft gainStart at parking-place, make it to the top and chose a route to hike back down. Beautiful views lay in front of you, for you to enjoy. This is a half day hike, full of nice places on the way to have lunch at, or just to enjoy and walk by. Enjoy the Hike ;)Read more -
Wells, Maine
Hike to Laudholm Beach at Wells National Estuarine Reserve
1.5 mi / 0 ft gainFrom the main parking area take the Beach Barrier Trail which takes you through several different types of environment; fields, forests, and marshland before reaching Laudholm Beach to further explore or take a dip.Walk the length of Laudholm Beach if you have time where barrier beaches protect a...Read more