Guide to Hiking
in Maine
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Appalachian Mountain Club
Guide to the Northeastern outdoors.
America's oldest conservation and recreation organization.
Mount Washington
The
highest peak. The worst weather. The fastest wind speed. Mount Washington is
often described in such superlative terms, and whether you are planning to
climb it for the first time or the fiftieth, there are a number of important
things to keep in mind as you prepare.
LL Bean Park Search
Find US Parks in Maine or New
Hampshire by activity.
Grafton Notch State Park
Straddling
Route 26 at one end of the Mahoosuc Range, Grafton Notch State Park offers
striking natural features, well-known and challenging hikes and Maine's
third-highest mountain, Old Speck. The park has 3,100 acres close to the
towns of Newry and Grafton. There are many scenic areas and short walks in
the area. Step Falls which consist of water cascades that drop 200 feet can
be found along Maine route 26. Screw Auger Falls can also be found along
route 26. One mile north of Screw Auger Falls along route 26 is Mother
Walker Falls which has some great short trails and overlooks. Looking for a
challenge? Old Speck mountain might be for you. It is the third highest
mountain, at 4180 feet, in the state. You will find the trailhead along
route 26, which is a well signed parking area. Follow the Old Speck Trail,
which is also the Appalachian Trail. The trail gradually climbs and crosses a
few trails along the way. At the top of Old Speck you will find an
observation tower.
White Mountain National
Forest
A special and wonderful place to visit
throughout the year. There are campgrounds, hiking trails, scenic drives,
historic places and plenty of space to just sit back and relax.
Pleasant
Mountain (Fryeburg)
This hiking experience offers some
scenic views of the White Mountains and south toward the coast. This
trip is popular with camp groups and families. You can find the
trailhead seven miles east of Fryeburg on US Route 302 on a side road
named the Warren Road. On this side road stay right at all road
intersections until you reach a farmhouse 1.2 miles from Route 302. The
trail is well marked and climbs steadily to the summit 2.5 miles away.
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