West Forks, Maine
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West Forks, Maine
Moxie Falls
5.01.9 mi / 318 ft gainThe trail begins at the Moxie Falls trailhead. Continue along the trail until you cross an access road. Cross the access road and keep going. The trail is unmarked, but wide and distinct enough to make it easy. You will hear the falls before you see them. Your walk will take you to the top of the...Read more -
Bingham, Maine
Houston Brook Falls
4.70.37 mi / 79 ft gainHouston Brook Falls is a 32-foot waterfall that flows into the Kennebec River. The hike usually takes about 15 mins roundtrip, but more time can be spent at the falls. The Trail From the parking lot there is a small trail to the left. The trail is unmarked, but visible and easy enough to foll...Read more -
Greenville, Maine
Wilson's Falls
2.49 mi / 387 ft gainWilson's Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Guilford, Maine.Read more -
New Portland, Maine
Avery Peak and West Bigelow
8.96 mi / 3291 ft gainBegin on East Flagstaff Rd and follow the Safford Brook Trail until you reach the junction with the Appalachian Trail. Turning left or north bound will bring you, shortly to the side trail for the Safford Brook Campsite; turning right (or southbound) on the A.T. will begin the climb to Avery Peak...Read more -
Guilford, Maine
Hike Borestone Mountain
3.6 mi / 2000 ft gainImportant notes about this hike: REQUIRES A FEE: $6 per adult, $3 per student - they don't collect the fee until you get to the visitor center about a mile in, so don't get caught like I did without cash!Does NOT allow dogs. Drive towards the Audubon Sanctuary and come to a parking lot just outs...Read more -
Monson, Maine
Lodge-to-Lodge Trail to Gorman Chairback Lodge
12.6 mi / 1066 ft gainLodge-to-Lodge Trail to Gorman Chairback Lodge is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Greenville, Maine.Read more -
Brownville, Maine
Hike the Grand Canyon of Maine (Gulf Hagas)
8.6 mi / 1000 ft gainFind the trailhead by turning left at the Brownville junction and then turning left onto Katahdin Ironworks Rd. This is a well maintained dirt road (had no trouble getting down it with a Corolla). There is a checkpoint where you need to pay a day use fee. When I went summer 2018 it was $9 per per...Read more
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Camping and Lodging in West Forks
Canaan, Maine
Skowhegan / Kennebec Valley KOA Journey
Come set up camp at Skowhegan/Kennebec Valley KOA and plan your day trips to explore all of central Maine's great scenic areas such as Ra...