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Explore Maine Outdoors

Maine offers 683 trails, 35 parks, and 528 campgrounds worth planning a trip around. The trail mix runs 258 easy, 278 moderate, 116 difficult, and 31 expert-rated, so the state holds something for casual walkers and seasoned alpinists alike. Routes range from under a mile to 28 miles, with the toughest climbs gaining 8251 feet. Public lands worth knowing here include Acadia National Park, Baxter State Park, and Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. Among the trails hikers return to: Moose River Trail, Witch Hold Pond, Eagle Lake and Around Mountain Carriage Road, and Mahoosucs OHV Route.

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Find a weekend basecamp

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Book a campsite

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Parks Worth Exploring

From iconic public lands to lesser-known local favorites.

All parks in Maine

Campgrounds in Maine

Easy-to-compare options for tent, RV, and cabin stays.

All campgrounds in Maine

More Popular Trails

Strong options people open most often when researching Maine.

All trails in Maine

Start Planning Maine in 10 Minutes

Use this page as your launch point, then dive deeper with focused lists and details. We index 1,223 verified outdoor options across the state.

Explore Maine by activity

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