This 2.8-Mile Forested Hike In Maine Is A Sure Way To Remember Why This Is The Way Life Should Be
Any time of year is a great time of year to be outside in Maine. Some might argue that winter is a bit too treacherous, but we’d like to remind those people that the entire point of Maine is to be slightly uncomfortable and unnecessarily cold. While we’re mostly kidding about this, we do think that a nice hike in the woods is a great idea any time of year and this one in Castine is a great option for those who can do it.
Witherle Woods in Castine is a gorgeous, rugged 185-acre nature preserve sitting right on the coast.
Between the history and the beauty, there's a lot to appreciate in Witherle Woods. A great way to visit is to set aside the full day to take your time on each of the trails. Or, you can plan on enjoying one and coming back for more. Either way, this is a beautiful way to appreciate the landscape of Maine.
AndCastine is a great place to spend some time after the trail.
Witherle Woods is open year-round, but be sure to take extra precautions when the weather is cold and icy. You can learn more about Witherle Woods by visiting the Maine Coast Heritage Trust website. You can learn about the Wiltherle Woods Preserve Loop by visiting this page on alltrails.com. You can also check it out on Maine Trail Finder. Don’t forget to bring the dogs along! Just make sure they’re on a leash.
Michelle has lived in many places, but counts Maine as one of the best. In addition to the smell of ocean water in the air on rainy days in Portland, she loves puppies, photography, funny people, the Maine Red Claws, traveling, fresh tomatoes, Cambodia and filling out forms. For questions, comments and inquiries please email: mstarin@onlyinyourstate.com.