Best Hikes in Maine
Eagle Bluff
25 miles from the University of Maine
Typically an approach route for many eager rock climbers, The Eagles bluff trail is a short steep hike that brings hikers to the top of the rock face, offering dramatic views of the surrounding area.
Chick Hill
25 miles from the University of Maine
Chick Hill, also known as “Peaked Mountain,” is a popular hiking destination among University of Maine Students. Either done as an out-&-back or a loop with the smaller “little chick” mountain, following either the jeep road or the trail brings hikers to the bald summit. On a good day, one can see Cadillac Mountain, the highest peak in Acadia National Park.
Gulf Hagas
58 miles from the University of Maine
Nicknamed “The Grand Canyon of Maine,” Gulf Hagas is an 10 mile loop that intersects with the esteemed Appalachian Trail. This moderate trail passes numerous beautiful waterfalls and takes you into the heart of Maine’s 100 Mile Wilderness. Who knows? Maybe you’ll pass a thru-hiker on their way to Mount Katahdin!
Cadillac Mountain
61 miles from the University of Maine
The highest summit of Acadia offers a steep hike through a unique coastal forested environment. Many hikers flock to Cadillac well before sunrise, as Acadia National Park is one of the first places in the United States to see the sunrise. Sunrises on Cadillac never fail to deliver.
Precipice Trail
64 miles from the University of Maine
Feeling brave? The Precipice trail is a 1.1 mile trail that follows a tedious ridge on Mount Champlain. A majority of the hike is done holding onto iron rungs, and there are many points where you are positioned very close to the edge of the trail. Certainly not a trail for those who have a fear of heights.
Beehive Loop
67 miles from the University of Maine
If you spend any time on Sand Beach, chances are you’ve looked up and marveled at the Beehive. To climb this impressive granite dome requires lots of scaling iron rungs, and is another Acadia classic not to be missed.
Katahdin
82 miles from the University of Maine
The brain-child of Governor Percival Baxter, Baxter State Park is true Maine wilderness largely untouched by man. In the middle of the park stands Mount Katahdin. Known as the “Great One” by the Penobscot Nation, Katahdin is the highest mountain in the state of Maine. There are numerous trails up Katahdin, but one thing they have in common is that none of them are easy. To summit Mount Katahdin and reach the esteemed brown sign is a fantastic accomplishment.
The Brothers
82 miles from the University of Maine
Katahdin isn’t the only mountain that makes Baxter State Park so majestic. The Brothers, two peaks nearby, make for a really rewarding hike. Done as either an out-&-back or as a loop, North and South Brother can be done in a day, knocking out 2 of Maine’s 14 four thousand footers!
Cutler Coast Trail
114 miles from the University of Maine
Nicknamed the “Wild Version of Acadia,” Cutler Coast is a 11-mile loop that navigates glacially carved coastline and beautiful coastal boreal forests. As stunning as it is rugged, Cutler Coast serves as a great place for day-hikers to try their hand at overnight backpacking.
