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Hiking at Camden Hills State Park

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Trails: There are 30 miles of hiking trails that can be accessed from five different trailheads. From the summits of Battie Mountain and Mount Megunticook (1,380 feet), the highest mountain in the park, there are magnificent views of Penobscot Bay.
Access fee: Park entry pass
Nearest town: Camden, ME
Trail map: Available at the park
Web site: Camden Hills State Park
Points of interest: Panoramic views of Penobscot Bay
Other activities: Cross-country skiing
Lodging: Lots of choices available in Camden and Rockport
Camping: 100 sites in the park
Weather forecast: Camden
Tourism info: Rockport-Camden Chamber
Getting to the trail: The park is just north of Camden on Route 1.
Map of local region: Camden

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Number of ratings: 2
Average rating: 3.75  

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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 picturesque 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: Camden Hills State Park
I have hiked there: Few
I last hiked there in: June, 2003
Trails that I hiked: Borestone trail
Favorite trails: Borestone trail
Best time to go: fall
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 4.5 stars
What I liked: the hike and the scenery
What I disliked: nothing
Comments: the rock climbing part at the end. You are 2 feet from the edge.
Submitted by: MAN
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Date submitted: July 13, 2003

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