State Guide

Explore Maine Outdoors

Maine offers 694 trails, 6 parks, and 523 campgrounds worth planning a trip around. The trail mix runs 334 easy, 289 moderate, and 71 difficult, so the state holds something for casual walkers and seasoned alpinists alike. Routes range from under a mile to 44 miles, with the toughest climbs gaining 8251 feet. Public lands worth knowing here include Acadia National Park, Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, and Maine Acadian Culture. Among the trails hikers return to: Baxter State Park Scenic Drive, Moose River Trail, and Witch Hold Pond, Eagle Lake and Around Mountain Carriage Road.

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Parks Worth Exploring

From iconic public lands to lesser-known local favorites.

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Campgrounds in Maine

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More Popular Trails

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Use this page as your launch point, then dive deeper with focused lists and details. We index 1,222 verified outdoor options across the state.