Take An Easy Loop Trail Past Some Of The Prettiest Scenery In Maine On The Philbrick Trail

It's not hard to find beauty here in Maine, but choosing where to enjoy it can be. There are so many great options, you could do a new hike each weekend and still not exhaust all the trails. The best part is that you don't need to venture to a state park or even Acadia to find the best. There are beauties located throughout the state and this one, located inland, might be a surprise.

The Philbrick Trail in Skowhegan offers 1.2 miles of beauty to explore in Somerset County.

Lightly trafficked, the route offers a great way to spend some time in the peace and quiet of Maine's nature.

The looped trail takes visitors through the woods, which means some truly fantastic vies of some of Maine's tallest trees.

And while we always recommend staying on the trail on any hike, there are a lot of places to explore here. Just be sure to exercise caution anywhere you go.

One of the best features of a hike on the Philbrick Trail is the Kennebec River views that exist for about half of the route.

Proximity to the river also means some fun brooks to explore.

And while we love the lush trees in the spring and summer, the winter offers stunning views that you can't get anywhere else.

The frozen river just screams Maine.

And, as all Mainers know, there's just nothing like a winter sunset here. Explore the trail carefully year-round, but know that it's fairly simple to follow.

The loop means you'll end up right where you started. That means you can focus on the beauty in front of you.

The Philbrick Trail is great for activities like hiking, walking and running. You can learn more about it on alltrails.com. Remember to leave with everything you brought in and never leave litter.

Loop trails are great because they tend to be easy to follow. Luckily, the state has lots of them. Consider escaping the entire world on the secluded Mountain Loop Trail in Maine!