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A hike on a woodland loop and to the summit of a lone mountain. Bradbury Mountain State Park is a quiet, attractive park in southern Maine, not far from several other trailheads. Woodland campsites he
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An enjoyable hike and scramble to an open summit with panoramic views. This short but challenging hike ascends the eastern spur of Burnt Meadow Mountain to its exposed north peak. The trail climbs ste
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Brownfield
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A combination of quiet, sparse upland forest wetlands near the Tyler Brook drainage into the Atlantic Ocean. We learned about these trails from a local resident who referred to them as a “well-maintai
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Cape Porpoise
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ME
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Trails through open fields, woodlands, and along the Presumpscot River estuary in a sanctuary maintained by the Maine Audubon Society. Gilsland Farm is a diverse natural community. The visitor center
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Falmouth
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ME
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- 1.2 miles
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A self-guided nature trail through woods and fields and along the shore. The trail passes an example of an Indian shell midden. People of the Abnaki Tribe summered on Keene Neck, digging shellfish and
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Bremen
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ME
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General description: A hike in an Audubon sanctuary around a rugged, wooded peninsula bounded by salt water. Recommended for those who long for a private, unfettered experience with nature. This sanct
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Georgetown Island
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ME
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- 1.8 miles
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A seaside walk in one of southern Maine's most noted villages. The hike takes you past former President and Mrs. George Herbert Walker Bush's home at Walker Point. Views include a panoramic look at th
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Kennebunkport
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ME
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A village hike along a mile-long headland on the Atlantic Ocean. Marginal Way is probably the most popular village walk in Maine. The village of Ogunquit is a famous tourist town, full of curio shops
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A hike through an Audubon sanctuary with upland ridges, fields, and a tidal stream. Mast Landing gives visitors a glimpse of what Maine looked like in the past. The word "mast" refers to an industry t
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Freeport
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ME
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- 1.9 miles
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A pleasant hike through a diverse coastal forest to superb views from the mountain’s summit. Mount Agamenticus is a perfect hike for a family outing or anyone interested in exploring a unique coastal
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Agamenticus Village
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ME
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- 1.5 miles
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An old railroad bed through an open salt marsh with long views to the Atlantic before entering rich woodlands. This walk is part of the Bridle Path, a 3-mile multi-use trail that begins in downtown Ke
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Kennebunkport
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ME
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- 1.5 miles
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A cliff walk around the bold shorefront of Cape Arundel to Spouting Rock and Blowing Cave, with dramatic views of the ocean. Parsons Way is named after Henry Parsons, who gave the land to Kennebunkpor
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Kennebunkport
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ME
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- 2 miles
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An outstanding ridge hike with excellent views to the southern Lakes Region and beyond. Pleasant Mountain is the highest peak in Southern Maine, rising dramatically over Moose Pond and the surrounding
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West Bridgton
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ME
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- 3.6 miles
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A hike along Baxter Boulevard in Portland, going completely around Back Cove, a nearly round cove of Casco Bay. The Back Cove Trail represents a pleasant diversion for a visitor to the city. The route
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Portland
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ME
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- 3.75 miles
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A self-guided interpretive trail around a salt marsh. Salt marshes are uncommon in Maine because most of the coastline is unprotected from heavy waves; the grasses that build marshes need a stable env
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Wells
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ME
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- 1 mile
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A climb through mixed woods past ledge outlooks to the 691-foot summit for distant views of the Atlantic coast. Mount Agamenticus is a monadnock, the highest point in York County and a salient landmar
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York
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ME
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- 1.8 miles
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A forest of venerable white pines and hemlocks in an inland preserve on Salmon Falls River. If you’ve had enough of vacation beach sitting, this walk is shaded and cool—a good outing on hot, summery
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South Berwick
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ME
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- 2 miles
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A leisurely walk through a beautiful and unique peatland environment. Saco Heath is one of Maine’s most unique and fascinating natural ecosystems. The 1,300-acre preserve, bounded by suburban developm
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Saco
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ME
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- 2 miles
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An island preserve between Porpoise Cove and Turbats Creek connected at low tide to the mainland by a narrow tidal channel. Walking across Turbats Creek at low tide to Vaughn Island is an adventure. A
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Kennebunkport
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ME
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- 0.75 mile
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The Wells Reserve is an old Maine saltwater farm. The hikes here cover fields, forests, salt marches, and beaches. A visitor center offers brochures, trail maps, various exhibits, a slide show, and gu
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Kennebunkport
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ME
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- 1.4 miles
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A hike through a variety of forest types and along the rocky shores of Casco Bay. In addition to the roughly 5 miles of trails described here, Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park offers self-guided nature t
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Freeport
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ME
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- 1.6 miles
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