Escape The Entire World On The Secluded Mountain Loop Trail In Maine

These days it's understandable if you want to get away and gain some clarity and peace of mind. Lucky for us that being in Maine makes this easy. There are lots of ways to be calm here, from road trips to walks to simply looking out the window and appreciating the world outside. But, of course, one of the best ways to escape the world is by heading out on a quiet trail. Try this one!

The Mountain Loop trail can be found in Oakland, near Waterville, and it offers lots of beautiful forest views along with some scenic views over nearby water.

The route is about 2.7-miles of relatively flat terrain.

Although, like other trails in the state, you'll find some areas of rocks and gravel.

There are a number of hikes you can do from the same starting point, but the Mountain Loop is among the easiest.

Some consider this simply a walk through the woods, but we love some of the trails connected to the Mountain Loop lead to a steep overlook that takes in both Long Pond and Great Pond.

You can access the trails throughout the year, but they're best between April and October.

Although, in the winter, you're likely to find parts of the trail nicely packed due to snowmobiles. However, some areas will require some trudging through the snow. A great adventure if you're into that kind of thing!

In the spring, you'll find lots of tree canopies, making it great for days when the temperature is warm.

And dogs are allowed, too. So no need to leave anybody at home!

You can learn more about the Mountain Loop trail on alltrails.com. And there are lots of other ways to enjoy the outdoors here. Morse Mountain to Seawall Beach is an easy hike in Maine that still offers breathtaking scenery.