Maine is breathtaking. But sometimes, to see the state in all its glory, you’ve got to take in a different vantage point. You may need to include some pretty precarious places. Here are some terrifying views of Maine that may make you break out in a sweat. But, be warned, most of these are actually pretty beautiful. You can blame that on Maine, a state that just can’t help but look good!

1. One of the scariest parts of the Beehive Trail is when you see this sign. And know you can't turn back.
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2. A more precarious portion of Acadia's Beehive Trail.
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3. It's a long way up to the top of Pemaquid.
The B's / Flickr
4. Wouldn't want to fall from this coastal scramble.
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5. The short, but steep Acadia Beehive Trail.
Garden State Hiker / Flickr
6. A bit too close to the edge at Smalls Falls if you ask me.
The B's / Flickr
7. Wouldn't want to slip at the Blue Hill Overlook on Cadillac Mountain.
Garrett Fitzgerald / Fickr
8. Something about how isolated Whaleback looks here has me thinking about being stranded.
InAweofGod'sCreation / Flickr

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9. Anyone remember when Bethel, Maine was the site of the World's Largest Snow Woman? Here's the view from the top!
ChrisDag / Flickr
10. The Dorr Mountain trail in Acadia is probably not best for those with a fear of heights and very small paths!
Harry Wagner / Flickr
11. If you've hiked the Appalachian Trail, knowing you must descend into this is truly terrifying.
Rebecca / Flickr
Beautiful, but scary.
12. Just one false step and you may see Acadia very quickly on the way down.
Christina McCarty / Flickr
13. Maine's portion of the Appalachian Trail will test your fear of heights.
Coryn Wolk / Flickr
14. More proof that hiking Katahdin is impressive.
jbarreiros / Flickr
15. Hope he can swim!
Ken Lund / Flickr
When visiting Acadia, believe when rangers tell you that the swells are dangerous.
16. This speaks for itself. Terrifying.
Jimmy Emerson, DVM

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