Waldo County, Maine
142 hiking trails · 1parks & campgrounds · 19 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data.
About Hiking in Waldo County, Maine
Waldo County is home to 142 mapped hiking trails and 1 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 19 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
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Trails & Parks in Waldo County
Up to 143 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in Waldo County
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Sample Parks in Waldo County
Sample Trails in Waldo County
Hiking guides for Maine
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for Waldo County.
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.