Hiking Trails & Parks in Maine
9,537 mapped hiking and walking trails, plus 62 parks, recreation areas, and campgrounds across Maine. Free trail maps for every listing — browse by county or city, or jump straight to the full list.
About Hiking in Maine
Maine has 9,537 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
Curated Guides for Maine
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Maine?
Yes — we have 9,537 mapped hiking and walking trails in Maine, sourced from OpenStreetMap. Browse the full list below, with distance, elevation, and difficulty for each.
What is the most difficult hiking trail in Maine?
42 La Chute à Bidoune near Clayton Lake is rated expert — the toughest classification among Maine's mapped trails.
What is the best hiking trail in Maine for families?
1 near Clayton Lake is one of the best family picks in Maine — easy difficulty, short enough for kids and first-timers. See the full family hiking guide below for more options.
Is there a trail map for Maine?
Each of the 9,537 trails in Maine has its own page with an interactive map, GPS coordinates, and a link to view it on OpenStreetMap — no app or account needed.
What parks and recreation areas are in Maine?
Maine has 62 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index (18 classified as recreation areas). Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in Maine?
Yes — 3 of Maine's parks have mapped campsites, from first-come sites to Recreation.gov reservations. The largest is BLACKWOODS CAMPGROUND with 292 sites. See the full campgrounds guide below for the ranked list.
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.