13 Easy Hikes To Add To Your Outdoor Bucket List In Maine
Maine has a long list of some incredible outdoor activities. As a state with mountains, ocean, and everything in between, whatever you feel like doing, you can probably find it in Maine. One of our favorite activities to enjoy during this the year in Maine is hiking on our many trails. There are some for every ability level, from Katahdin’s knife-edge aficionados to folks that prefer flat ground and walking trails. If you’re looking for the best hiking trails in Maine, look no further. Here are a few easy hikes that you must add to your outdoor bucket list in Maine. Keep this list handy for the next time you go exploring!

Distance/Duration: Approximately 1 mile, about 30-45 minutes round trip, depending on your pace. We love this easy hiking trail in Maine, and if you love waterfalls, you will too!

Distance/Duration: 4 miles one way, about 8 round trip, anywhere from 3-5 hours depending on how many times you stop and enjoy the journey. Acadia National Park is a must-see, even if you’re just a beginner hiker enjoying Maine’s beauty.

Distance/Duration: 5 miles if you do every trail, 1-5 hours depending on how leisurely you'd like to be. Wolfe’s Neck State Park is a must-see if you’re in Freeport, because the wide array of trails over 244 acres are all worth exploring!

Distance/Duration: About 5 miles of trails and all are relatively easy, Plan for a half-day to explore. Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge is a stunning place to bring the whole family, and you’ll have a blast wildlife viewing and exploring all there is to see!

Distance/Duration: Approximately 1 mile round trip, about 45 minutes to one hour for the whole thing, depending on your pace. This kid-friendly hike in Maine is especially fun in the summertime, when you can see the water flow impressively.

Distance/Duration: 2 miles round trip, 2-3 hours. The scenic hike in Maine is a great way to cool off in the heat of the day, and enjoy some of Maine’s most stunning natural scenery.

Distance/Duration: Approximately 1.3 miles including the entire network of paths, anywhere from 1-3 hours. Who doesn’t love Ecotat Gardens and Arboretum? Especially with miles and miles of trails to explore.

Distance/Duration: Approximately 2.5 miles including the full network of paths, anywhere from 1-3 hours. Alewive Woods Preserve is a wonderful coastal preserve that you’ll love to go birdwatching on. Meander around and see what you can find!


Distance/Duration: Approximately 2 miles for both trails, anywhere from 1-3 hours. Lily Bay State Park Trails are the best place to explore, especially when you need to cool off a little. Try one of the easy hikes and see for yourself!

Distance/Duration: 2 miles, 1-3 hours. The South Bubble Mountain hike is such a fun, kid friendly hike in Maine. And it’s a great way to explore Acadia National Park!


Distance/Duration: The network is comprised of about 2.5 miles of trails, Anywhere from 1 to 3 hours depending on your route and pace. We love this scenic hike in Maine, because it feels like you’re dropped right into the middle of a fairy tale.
Do you think these are the best hikes to do in Maine? Are there any we missed? Which one on the list is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below!
Want more outdoor activities? Check out these other activities that just about anyone can get involved in! We love enjoying all of these great Maine things to do!
Best Hikes To Do In Maine
What is Maine’s most famous trail?
When you think of hiking in Maine, usually your mind goes straight to Mount Katahdin & the Knife Edge Trail. Not surprisingly, because it’s one of the most difficult, and most epic hikes, in all of Maine. Not for the beginning hiker, but well worth it if you get up there!
What is the most dangerous hike in Maine?
Many people think that Precipice Trail in Maine’s Acadia National Park is the most dangerous hike in Maine. A couple of people have fallen to their death on the trail, most recently a woman in 2012. If you’re going to hike it, do so carefully and responsibly!