To hike in Maine is to introduce yourself to the state, one step at a time. You breathe in the salt as you round a corner in Acadia National Park, or hoist yourself up a steep pitch on a mountain in western Maine. Everything is slow, deliberate, and linked with the land. There are great hikes throughout Maine, on federal lands like Acadia, in state parks such as Mt. Blue, and along the East Coast’s longest walk, the Appalachian Trail.
Baxter State Park
With 215 miles of hiking trails and Maine’s tallest mountain (Katahdin), there is stunning foliage to witness in this wild wonderland. A choose-your-adventure-type place, there are options for easy day hikes in addition to the more adventurous route of summiting Katahdin.
Camden Hills State Park
Sweeping views at this park atop Mt. Battie are made even more spectacular with the rich colors of fall foliage.
Acadia National Park
Numerous summits, easy day hikes, and craggy coastlines make Maine’s “crown jewel of the North Atlantic coast” a gorgeous place to witness foliage on a hike.