hiking

Baxter State Park

24 Balsam Drive, Millinocket

This 201,000 acre wilderness area has over 50 inter-connecting trails to ponds, peaks, and the top of Mt. Katahdin. Unique geological formations and wildlife are abundant.

Barren Mountain

Elliotsville, Maine

Beautiful, strenuous climb, with many unique points of interest. The Appalachian Trail and Side Trail pass by spectacular falls, gorges, and slide caves. Excellent views in all directions from the summit (abandoned fire tower). Side Trail (right) leads to remote mountain pond.

Big Squaw (Moose) Mountain

Rt. 15, Greenville

At 3,196 feet, Big Squaw Mountain, with a long ridge line, dominates the view to the west from the Moosehead area. The view from the top of the mountain is famous. It encompasses the entire Moosehead region and its many lakes and mountains.

Borestone Mountain and Wildlife Sanctuary

Elliotsville Plantation, Maine

At 1,947 feet, Borestone Mountain is a small but rugged mountain with a bare summit and two peaks. This is a great family hike. Total distance is only four miles. It's summit has a spectacular 360-degree view of Sebec Lake and surrounding mountain ranges.

Gulf Hagas Rim Trail

Appropriately nicknamed The Grand Canyon of Maine. This magnificent gorge is nearly 4 miles long, displaying vertical slate walls 300' to 400' deep. The west branch of the Pleasant River drops some 400' in this distance, creating numerous waterfalls, chutes, and pools.

Katahdin Iron Works & Surrounding Areas

Millinocket, Maine

Today, the skeletons of a blast furnace and charcoal kiln stand silent, lone remnants of the Katahdin Iron Works.

Beautiful scenery and numerous recreational opportunities surround KIW, including Gulf Hagas.

Mount Kineo

Rockwood, Maine

Located on a peninsula in the center of Moosehead Lake, the southeastern face of Mt. Kineo rises dramatically 800 feet straight out of the water. This famous landmark can be seen by driving north of Greenville, to Rockwood. From Rockwood, you must go to Kineo by boat. Three trails, the Indian Trail, Bridle Trail and North Trail, lead to the top.

Moxie Falls

Shirley, Maine

Moxie Falls is one of the highest falls in Maine. The main drop is over 30 yards. The walk into Moxie Falls from the parking area is one of the most beautiful trails you shall encounter.

Tobey Falls

Willimantic, Maine

Tobey Falls is part of Big Wilson Stream. There are three sets of falls. These falls have crystal clear water, glacial potholes and scour structures. There is a plunge pool below the lower falls. Finding Tobey Falls can be a little tricky.

Wilson Falls & Gorge

off the Elliotsville Road, Monson

Little Wilson Falls is one of the highest falls in Maine, with the main drop being 13 yards. It has a long canyon below with many scenic views. Trails are accessible by the Appalachian Trial. There are many walking trails from the lower falls that will take you to the Wilson Gorge in about an hour's time.