Hiking Trails & Parks in Maine
9,551 mapped trails and 62 parks across Maine. Browse by county or city, or jump straight to the full list.
About Hiking in Maine
Maine has 9,551 mapped hiking trails and 62 federally managed parks and recreation areas spread across 21 counties. Trail data comes from OpenStreetMap contributors; parks and campgrounds from Recreation.gov.
Trying to narrow down? Browse all trails, all parks, all 21 counties, or pick a county below to see only its options.
Where to Go in Maine
A spatially-sampled view of 130 trail and park locations across Maine’s counties.
Maine Counties
Top 21 counties shown — 21 total indexed.
Trails by Difficulty in Maine
Parks & Campgrounds in Maine
Longest Trails in Maine
Hiking guides & rankings for Maine
In-depth articles drawing on the trail and park data above.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in Maine, Ranked
Maine's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Sergei AkulichMaine's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten Maine trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in Maine
Ten gentle, well-marked Maine trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Holly MandarichThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in Maine
Maine's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Diego LozanoThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in Maine
Federal parks and recreation areas in Maine ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Tobias MrzykBest Waterfall Hikes in Maine: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
Maine's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.