Maine Society
Your guide to Maine's trails, lakes, and wild places
Honest trail guides, campground reviews, and gear recommendations from people who actually get out there.
Where to start
Pick your corner of Maine
Acadia
National park, trails, coastline
Midcoast
Camden, harbors, islands
Western Mountains
Rangeley, Grafton Notch
Greater Portland
City trails, Sebago, coast
Southern Maine
Beaches, coastal walks
Moosehead
Maine's largest lake
Downeast
Bold Coast, remote beauty
Aroostook & Katahdin
Baxter, Allagash wilderness
Spring in Maine
Mud season is winding down, waterfalls are at full force, and early-season trails along the coast are drying out.
Waterfall Hikes
Spring runoff means waterfalls at their peak. Gulf Hagas and Screw Auger Falls are thundering right now.
ExploreEarly Season Trails
Coastal trails in Acadia and along the Midcoast dry out first. Perfect for shaking off cabin fever.
ExploreCampground Openings
Blackwoods opens mid-May. Baxter opens by reservation. Start planning your first trip of the season.
ExploreLatest Guides
Best Of 12 Best Hikes in Acadia National Park
From easy lakeside strolls to iron-rung scrambles, these are the trails worth lacing up for in Acadia.
Gear Guide Best Hiking Boots for Maine Trails
We tested 10 popular hiking boots on rocky Acadia scrambles, muddy spring trails, and wet river crossings.
Gear Guide Best Tick & Bug Protection for Maine
Blackflies, mosquitoes, and ticks are part of Maine hiking. Here is the gear that actually works.