End of the Appalachian Hiking Trail, Summit of Mt. Katahdin in Baxter State Park Maine

“The climb speaks to our character,

but the view, I think, to our souls.”

Explore Maine’s Hiking Trails

With over 2000 hiking trails scattered throughout Maine, there are many options no matter your skill level.

From leisurely strolls to very strenuous multi-day hikes, our Maine hiking trails have so much to offer.

Mt. Katahdin is the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail, located in Baxter State Park.

Reed State Park ocean waves crashing on coastal shoreline

“Never Lose and Opportunity of Seeing Anything Beautiful”

~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

Explore Coastal Maine

Maine has 3,478-miles of tidal coastline.

Other interesting things to do in Maine.

Maine has some wonderful beaches.

“I go to Nature to be soothed and healed,

and to have my senses put together.”

~ John Burroughs

Maine’s State & National Parks

Maine has 35 State Parks, 1 National Park & 1 National Monument.

Baxter State Park has over 200,000 acres & is home to Mt. Katahdin which stands at 5271′ above sea level.

Acadia National Park is the 2nd most visited national park.

Katahdin Woods and Waters was designated a national monument in 2016 and is 87,536 acres.

Hiking Trail Appalachian Trail, Fire Warden Trail, Bigelow Preserve Stratton, Maine

Affiliate Links

Looking for a hotel, resort or another destination? Check out Booking.com

Beachfront, in-town, or in the middle of nowhere. Vrbo has what you are looking for.

Find everything from basic cabins to multi-million dollar homes.

This page contains affiliate links. We may receive a small commission if you click on the links of the products and make a purchase.