Posted in Maine
August 21, 2017
The Awesome Hike In Maine That Will Take You Straight To An Abandoned Castle
Today we take you to popular Cape Elizabeth to do one of the easiest and most beautiful coastal hikes in Southern Maine. While there are many things to see throughout the easy walk, the destination is a often forgotten mansion that dates back to 1858.
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The cliff walk begins above from the Fort Williams Park beach near the entrance of the park.
The path leads to the other side of the park, passing old batteries and the lighthouse while also providing an opportunity to see across Casco Bay.
The path leads to the other side of the park, passing old batteries and the lighthouse while also providing an opportunity to see across Casco Bay.





About 50 years later, the castle came into the ownership of the army in 1900. It was used as living quarters for non-commissioned officers and later became a club for these officers and sergeants.




Fort Williams Park is free to visit and is open all year from sunrise to sunset. You can bring dogs, but they’re required to be on a leash except in specific “off-leash” sanctioned areas. For directions, click here and enter your own starting point. You can reach the Community Services office for the park by calling: 207-700-2868.
For more abandoned sites to see in Maine, check out these incredible ruins you can explore throughout the state.