The ratings below have been submitted by visitors who have hiked the trails listed in Hiking in Maine. To rate a trail, click on "Rate this Trail" on that trail's listing.
Number of ratings for this region: 34
The latest 20 ratings are listed below
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Trail Name:Monhegan Island I have hiked there: A few times I last hiked there in: July, 2005 Trails that I hiked: All 17 miles except Station Hill trail- couldn't find it. Favorite trails: The whole Cliff trail, red ribbon trail, evergreen trail, fern glen trail Best time to go: Summer/ Fall Trail marking: Poor Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 4.5 stars What I liked: Isolated, very few hikers, diverse for a small island. What I disliked: Poor markings Additional comments: Wouldn't want to hike these trails after a rain storm- lots of swampy areas. Submitted by: JB from: Bristol, Rhode Island Date submitted: July 6, 2005
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Trail Name:Monhegan Island I have hiked there: Once I last hiked there in: June, 104 Trails that I hiked: Favorite trails: along the southeastern shores--high cliffs Best time to go: june was nice Trail marking: Fair Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 4 stars What I liked: very quiet and picturesque What I disliked: it was hard to find the main trail Additional comments: Submitted by: kristen davis from: yarmouth maine Date submitted: June 8, 2005
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Trail Name:Gulf Hagas Reserve I have hiked there: Several times I last hiked there in: July, 103 Trails that I hiked: My wife Mary and I, with our trusted canine Lexus, a very spunky yorkshire terrier, have hiked the entire loop trail...AWESOME!! We have also done the up and back, via pleasant river and road. We have swam in the pool of screw auger falls, several times, and made it back up that crazy cliffside back to the trail. I suggest you spend the extra dough and camp at KI. BEST CAMPSITE: High Bridge #2 (write that down) cause if its not available, #3 is good, and #1 is a tent site that is real sweet too. If your going to Hagas bring plenty of film/batteries. the wildlife is truly astonishing. The whole area of Hagas and KI (Katahdin ironworks)is managed by Northern Maine Woods, and the fees collected help support this wonderful Privatly owned land. This is a must see area, so plan appropriatly, as Maine weather can flux, and plan an at least several days to see and drive the miles of dirt logging roads and have lunch gazing at Maine moose!! Favorite trails: There is no bad trail. The trails are clearly marked and warnings are issued as to skill level, terrain, and directions. There is plenty of parking at all the trail heads, and because the area is access controlled (you must pass into the zillion acre space via check points) it is void of commercial vehicles, except for logging trucks, as this is a working maine forest. Best time to go: summer July and August is best for swimming in the pools and streams. There are several waterfalls to swim at and see. Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Fair Rating: 5 stars What I liked: The Waterfalls...Spectacular..There are several, all have remembering names like Screw Auger, and Milk Falls. Hike the rim trail, and you will discover why this place is called THE GRAND CONYON of the east. Bring your fishin pole, and maybe you will catch trout for the evening meal. What I disliked: Please if your a beginner hiker or have little knowledge of the outdoors, stay on the marked trails, and remember the Appalachian trail enters the the Gulf Hagas trail system. All trails are color coded, and a map is sold for a buck at the check points. Alot of times out of staters buy them and put the maps in plastic bags and leave them at the camp sites. (all sites have picnic table and fire rings for campfires) Additional comments: ONLY experienced HIKERS should enter this area in the WINTER !!! The ice climbing of the falls is truly awesome, and in my opinion should be an olypic sport. I have watched friends whom are skilled crazy people do loony things, and this is one of them. So, adrenalin junkies of the world...this place was made for YOU !!!! Everyone should try and visit this area, and also nearby Greenville, Maine. It aint a visit without a trip to Greenville Maine. Submitted by: Jeffery Arsenault from: Sebago Lake, Maine Date submitted: June 1, 2005
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Trail Name:Grafton Notch State Park I have hiked there: Once I last hiked there in: May, 2005 Trails that I hiked: Eyebrow; Table Rock Favorite trails: Table Rock Best time to go: Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 4 stars What I liked: Each trail was well marked and the area was pristine. What I disliked: no dislikes Additional comments: It would be a great addition to the info kiosk if a topographical map were added with the trails superimposed to give hikers an idea of the steepness of the trails. Submitted by: KJS from: Topsham, ME Date submitted: May 21, 2005
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Trail Name:Pleasant Mountain I have hiked there: Several times I last hiked there in: May, 2005 Trails that I hiked: Ledges trail
Bald Peak trail
Bald Peak - Sue's Way - North Ridge trail
Mckay pasture trail
Firewarden's trail
Cellphone tower access trail
You can also walk up Shawnee Peak ski trai and contine on over to the fire tower on North Ridge trail Favorite trails: Ledge's trail
Bald Peak - Sue's way- North Ridge trail
The views from Shawnee peak also great Best time to go: Easiest in Summer, A great winter hike Trail marking: Fair Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 4 stars What I liked: Pleasant Mt. is one of the best bangs for the buck. You have great views for a relatively short hike. The best views are on the McKay pasture trail and the Ledges trail. View from the top outstanding What I disliked: Bald Peak trail including Sue's way-North Ridge not always well marked. It is possible to get off the trail. Additional comments: Take two cars. Leave one at the North Peak trailhead and the other in Denamrk at the McKay pasture trailhead and walk across the massif. It's a great hike. Submitted by: Ed and Duffy from: Bridgton Date submitted: May 12, 2005
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Trail Name:The Bold Coast I have hiked there: Several times I last hiked there in: Mar, 2005 Trails that I hiked: Favorite trails: Best time to go: late spring and early fall Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 5 stars What I liked: where the trail takes you...the coast is absolutly breathtaking, all the energy in the world seems to come together there What I disliked: not much Additional comments: Submitted by: ldm from: home town mass, now living in washington county Date submitted: May 5, 2005
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Trail Name:The Bold Coast I have hiked there: Several times I last hiked there in: Mar, 2005 Trails that I hiked: Favorite trails: Best time to go: late spring and early fall Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 5 stars What I liked: where the trail takes you...the coast is absolutly breathtaking, all the energy in the world seems to come together there What I disliked: not much Additional comments: Submitted by: ldm from: home town mass, now living in washington county Date submitted: May 5, 2005
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Trail Name:The Bold Coast I have hiked there: Once I last hiked there in: July, 2005 Trails that I hiked: Bold Coast Trail Favorite trails: Bold Coast Trail Best time to go: Summer/Fall Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 5 stars What I liked: The scenery on the bold coast of Maine was absolutely breathtaking! I highly recommend this hike. As gorgeous as anywhere in the country! What I disliked: Nothing to dislike :-)!! Additional comments: Submitted by: LLL from: Baileyville, ME Date submitted: April 2, 2005
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Trail Name:Acadia National Park I have hiked there: A few times I last hiked there in: June, 104 Trails that I hiked: Beehive
Loop Road Favorite trails: Beehive Best time to go: early summer and early fall Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 4.5 stars What I liked: I liked the scenery and the challenge What I disliked: Additional comments: Submitted by: cs from: Date submitted: March 1, 2005
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Trail Name:Gulf Hagas Reserve I have hiked there: Several times I last hiked there in: Oct, 104 Trails that I hiked: A.T. at Chairbak Bushwacked Favorite trails: Gulf Hagas Best time to go: late May till Early November Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 4.5 stars What I liked: It is a fun trail to hike especially in October when the leaves changed colors. Not for weak hikers good for hiking What I disliked: NOTHING Additional comments: The streams are cold be carefull near edges Submitted by: Paul H from: Eddington Me Date submitted: Feb 8, 2005
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Trail Name:Camden Hills State Park I have hiked there: Several times I last hiked there in: August, 2004 Trails that I hiked: Bald Rock Mt. trail Favorite trails: Best time to go: Fall and Winter Trail marking: Fair Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 3 stars What I liked: Watching the sun come up over penobscot bay What I disliked: nothing Additional comments: In the fall, the stone steps are picturesq and the difference between sunrise in the fall compared to in the winter. Submitted by: Wildcat from: Sidney, Maine Date submitted: Dec 19, 2004
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Trail Name:Monhegan Island I have hiked there: Several times I last hiked there in: Sept, 2004 Trails that I hiked: The whole island Favorite trails: Every trail has it's own unique quality that you will love. Best time to go: Anytime! Trail marking: Fair Trail maintenance: Fair Rating: 5 stars What I liked: What I disliked: Additional comments: Submitted by: from: Date submitted: Nov 28, 2004
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Trail Name:Acadia National Park I have hiked there: A few times I last hiked there in: May, 2004 Trails that I hiked: Cadillac West Face Trail, Bubble Rock, Dorr Mtn Ladder Trail, Beehive, Gorham Mtn, Great Head, Champlain via Hugenot Favorite trails: Best time to go: May Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 5 stars What I liked: The scenery is gorgeous, the trails are well marked and the whole park is very user friendly What I disliked: Additional comments: There is a big difference between the moderate and strenuous rated trails. I found the moderate trails to be MUCH easier than the strenous trails so use caution if you are comfortable with moderate and want to move to a strenous trail (although all strenous trails are well marked with many opportunities for resting!) Submitted by: S.L.S. from: Maine Date submitted: June 2, 2004
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Trail Name:Acadia National Park I have hiked there: Once I last hiked there in: May, 2004 Trails that I hiked: Beech Mtn & Champlain Mtn Favorite trails: Champlain Mtn Best time to go: Fall Trail marking: Fair Trail maintenance: Fair Rating: 4 stars What I liked: Scenery What I disliked: Not fully maintained. Additional comments: Submitted by: ML & NC from: Windham, ME Date submitted: May 30, 2004
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Trail Name:Acadia National Park I have hiked there: A few times I last hiked there in: May, 2004 Trails that I hiked: Cadillac West Face Trail, Bubble Rock, Dorr Mtn Ladder Trail, Beehive, Gorham Mtn, Great Head, Champlain via Hugenot Favorite trails: Best time to go: May Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 5 stars What I liked: The scenery is gorgeous, the trails are well marked and the whole park is very user friendly What I disliked: Additional comments: There is a big difference between the moderate and strenuous rated trails. I found the moderate trails to be MUCH easier than the strenous trails so use caution if you are comfortable with moderate and want to move to a strenous trail (although all strenous trails are well marked with many opportunities for resting!) Submitted by: S.L.S. from: Maine Date submitted: June 2, 2004
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Trail Name:Acadia National Park I have hiked there: Once I last hiked there in: May, 2004 Trails that I hiked: Beech Mtn & Champlain Mtn Favorite trails: Champlain Mtn Best time to go: Fall Trail marking: Fair Trail maintenance: Fair Rating: 4 stars What I liked: Scenery What I disliked: Not fully maintained. Additional comments: Submitted by: ML & NC from: Windham, ME Date submitted: May 30, 2004
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Trail Name:Bigelow Preserve I have hiked there: A few times I last hiked there in: July, 100 Trails that I hiked: Favorite trails: Best time to go: June-October Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 5 stars What I liked: Everything, scenery, ponds, streams, wildlife, seclusion...its all about the woods What I disliked: nothing Additional comments: Submitted by: Justin Begin from: Sabattus, ME Date submitted: April 26, 2004
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Trail Name:The Bold Coast I have hiked there: Several times I last hiked there in: Jan, 2004 Trails that I hiked: cant remember Favorite trails: cant remember Best time to go: early summer Trail marking: Fair Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 4.5 stars What I liked: the scenery, the layout of the trails What I disliked: not much Additional comments: it was really good!!
Date submitted: April 9, 2004
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Trail Name:Baxter State Park I have hiked there: Few I last hiked there in: Sept, 2002 Trails that I hiked: Five Ponds, Fowler Brook, Freezeout, Pogy Notch, Howe Brook, others. Favorite trails: Howe Brook. Spectacular rock formations. Best time to go: After the black flies are gone. Aug, Sept. Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 4 stars What I liked: Well marked, but not overused. What I disliked: Comments: Submitted by: CJK from: Massachusetts Date submitted: Jan 23, 2004
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Trail Name:Baxter State Park I have hiked there: Several I last hiked there in: Oct, 2003 Trails that I hiked: Roaring Brook, Chimney Pond, Dudley, Knife Edge, Cathedral, Saddle Favorite trails: Dudley Best time to go: Summer, it's cool up there, and in the fall it's very cold. Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 4 stars What I liked: The scenery was amazing, the trails were very well marked. What I disliked: There was nothing I disliked about the trails. Comments: If taking children, the best route to Baxter Peak is the Saddle Trail. It was very windy on knife edge and I reccomend not taking children under 14 on that trail. Submitted by: SLL from: Millinocket, Maine Date submitted: Dec 17, 2003
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