Take The Road Less Traveled To One Of Maine's Most Stunning Views
By Michelle|Published June 07, 2018
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Maine’s Midcoast offers some of the best adventures in the state. From boating to hiking, there’s enough to keep busy for days. It’s also home to one of the best and most easily accessed outdoor opportunities. The many trails in Camden Hills State Park in Maine will take you to a point overlooking the harbor that’s unrivaled in all the hikes we’ve taken. Not looking to build up a sweat? No problem! Half of our group went straight to the top in a car, seeing the view AND finishing the snacks before we’d had a chance to join them. Most people talk about the Mt. Battie trail to the top, but we recommend you skip it in favor of the Mt. Megunticook route. Here’s why!
If you haven't seen this exact photos, you've surely seen one like it depicting the beautiful vista found at the top of Mt. Battie in Camden Hills State Park.
Mount Megunticook is slightly longer (it's 1.8 miles versus 1.4) and a bit more challenging than Mt. Battie, but we think it's more fun and the views are worth it!
Once you're back at the parking lot, hop in the car and drive up to the top of Mt. Battie where you'll find a fun map of the entire vista to point out islands and lighthouses.
The view here is so inspiring, it's where Edna St. Vincent Millay, the Maine poet and playwright who earned the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1923, used to come to write and relax.
The entire trip from parking in the hiker's lot to hike Mount Megunticook, then back down to drive up Mount Battie should take about 2.5 to 3 hours if you're taking things slow and steady.
Camden Hills State Park offers a variety of outdoor activities including hiking, camping, swimming, boating, and picnicking. There are also a variety of winter activities in the colder months. You can learn more about the park (including how to reserve a campsite) on their website. Click here to see a trail map of all the hikes you can do in the park.
For more summer fun, check out the Smalls Falls swimming hole. It’ll cool you off and remind you of the simpler summer days of your childhood.
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