With its mountains, great lake and beach, hiking trails and the addition of hot showers at the campground, Mount Blue State Park, in Weld, is more popular than ever. Doing a daylong hike is difficult, even dangerous, but the views make it a lifetime high point. We offer tips, ideas, and personal accounts on hiking Maine's highest peak, along with alternative hikes in the park. A walk up Mount Megunticook, in the Camden Hills, shows the benefits of enjoying Maine in early spring. Part of the Maine Department of Conservation , the Bureau of Parks and Lands has a list and description of all state parks and public lands , most of which have excellent hiking trails for all levels.
Many state parks have hiking trails that are handicap-accessible.
Baxter State Park is administered privately. The Bureau of Parks and Lands refers people to the Great Outdoors Recreation Pages Baxter State Park section. The hiking trails in Acadia National Park are some of the best in the nation. The Maine Outdoor Adventure Club goes on outings every weekend, featuring everything from hikes to rafting to rock climbing. The Maine chapter has information on trail events, workshops, and trail reports.