Backpacking

Resources:

Maine Trail Finder – Free online resource for people-powered trails in the state of Maine.  Four-season trails including interactive trail maps, trail descriptions, pictures, and conditions.

Maine Huts & Trails – A nonprofit organization that creates and maintains a system of backcountry trails and eco-lodges for people-powered recreation year round in Maine’s Western Mountain region.

Maine Parks & Lands Finder – Search for Maine parks, historic sites, public lands or multi-use rail trails.

Maine’s best remote and challenging backpacking and hiking trails Discover six of the most rugged, challenging places for backpacking and hiking in the state of Maine.

More Maine Backpacking Adventures:

 

  • Exploring the Natural Beauty: The Best State Parks to Visit in Maine

    Exploring the Natural Beauty: The Best State Parks to Visit in Maine

    Discover the Beauty of Maine’s State Parks (and one National Park)! Ready to explore the beauty of the Best State Parks to Visit in Maine? Get ready for an adventure like no other as we dive into the breathtaking landscapes and natural wonders that await you. From rugged coastlines to serene lakes, Maine’s state parks…


  • Aroostook County’s Outdoor Playground: Fish, Paddle, Hike & Bike

    Aroostook County’s Outdoor Playground:  Fish, Paddle, Hike & Bike

    FISH 1. Eagle Lake Location:  Eagle Lake Acres:  5,581 Max Depth:  136 feet Access:  Trailered boat launch on Lower Main Street Primary Fishery:  Brook Trout (wild), Landlocked Salmon (stocked & wild), Lake Trout, aka Togue (stocked & wild) 2. Long Lake Location:  St. Agatha Acres:  6,000 Max Depth:  163 feet Access:  Trailered boat launches on…


  • 7 Free Tent & RV Camping Sites in Maine

    7 Free Tent & RV Camping Sites in Maine

    Maine is full of fantastic campgrounds, but there are also many free places to go camping across the state!  Free campsites don’t have all of the amenities that campgrounds have, but they do offer seclusion and oftentimes incredible views! These campsites are all are on a first-come, first-serve basis.  Be aware that trapping is allowed…