The Best Backpacking in Maine
Looking for the best backpacking in Maine? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Maine. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top backpacking spots in and near Maine
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Millinocket, Maine
Summit Mt. Katahdin via the Hunt Trail
5.010.4 mi / 5000 ft gainLet me start off by saying, this is not an easy hike by any means. Only attempt this if you are an experienced hiker. The route has over 5,000 ft elevation gain in a little over 5 miles. You start off your hike in the Katahdin Stream Campground parking area, following the white Appalachian Trail ...Read more -
Isle au Haut, Maine
Camp at Acadia National Park's Duck Harbor
8.85 mi / 150 ft gainIntroduction Didn't think there was backpacking to be done in Acadia National Park? Think again! Isle au Haut (pronounced "isle ah ho") is a little island off of Stonington, Maine. Half of the island is a quiet and quaint New England island community and the other half is part of Acadia Natio...Read more -
Millinocket, Maine
Backpack to Russell Pond, Davis Pond, Baxter Peak, and the Knife Edge
20 mi / 5000 ft gainDay #1 This Backpacking trip starts at the Roaring Brook campground on the east side of Baxter SP. Immediately after entering the park through the Togue Gate, take the first right towards Roaring Brook CG. Register with the Ranger there and begin your hike to Russell Pond on the Russell Pond Tra...Read more -
Trailhead: Cutler Bold Coast Trail, Maine
Backpack Cutler Coast
9.6 mi / 0 ft gainThis is a great hike for beginner backpackers! We were able to successfully complete it with our 4month old puppy! At the trailhead, there is plenty of parking and an outhouse. We took the coastal trail to the ocean and continued along the Fairy Head Loop: This trail provides the most extensive s...Read more -
Baxter Park Road, Maine
Backpack to Katahdin Lake
3.06.6 mi / 0 ft gainThis hike is located in Baxter. Maine residents gain free admission into the park; non-residents must purchase a day pass ($14 per vehicle) or season pass ($39 per vehicle). After entering the park at Togue Pond Gate of Baxter State Park, bear right and continue onto the Roaring Brook Road for 6....Read more -
Weld, Maine
Hike Tumbledown Mountain
5.6 mi / 2300 ft gainTo keep the hike as short as possible, the hike can be an out and back at 5.6 miles, but if you wanted to make it a loop that is possible and adds only an additional 2 miles or so. We took the Brook Trail up to the summit (which passes by the alpine lake) and then followed it back down. To hike t...Read more -
Millinocket, Maine
North Traveler Mountain Trail to Pogy Notch Trail Loop
4.09.49 mi / 3169 ft gainNorth Traveler Mountain Trail to Pogy Notch Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by the lake located near Millinocket, Maine.Read more -
Bowdoinham, Maine
Swan Island Loop
7.48 mi / 492 ft gainSwan Island Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Bowdoinham, Maine.Read more -
Bar Harbor, Maine
Dorr, Cadillac, Pemetic and Dike Peak Loop
9.5 mi / 2818 ft gainDorr, Cadillac, Pemetic and Dike Peak Loop is a loop trail that takes you by the lake located near Bar Harbor, Maine.Read more -
Caratunk, Maine
Appalachian Trail: Caratunk to Monson
35.02 mi / 5968 ft gainAppalachian Trail: Caratunk to Monson is a point-to-point trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Caratunk, Maine.Read more -
Millinocket, Maine
Baxter Peak via Saddle and Cathedral Loop
9.61 mi / 3720 ft gainBaxter Peak via Saddle and Cathedral Loop is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Millinocket, Maine.Read more -
Monson, Maine
Lodge-to-Lodge Trail to Gorman Chairback Lodge
12.6 mi / 1066 ft gainLodge-to-Lodge Trail to Gorman Chairback Lodge is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Greenville, Maine.Read more -
Millinocket, Maine
Baxter Peak via Saddle Trail
10.53 mi / 3714 ft gainBaxter Peak via Saddle Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Millinocket, Maine.Read more -
New Portland, Maine
Bigelow Loop
12.28 mi / 2507 ft gainBigelow Loop is a loop trail that takes you by the lake located near New Portland, Maine.Read more -
Millinocket, Maine
Little Wassataquoik Lake via Russel Pond Trail
22.75 mi / 1699 ft gainLittle Wassataquoik Lake via Russel Pond Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Millinocket, Maine.Read more -
Millinocket, Maine
Mt Coe and South Brother Loop
7.88 mi / 2812 ft gainMt Coe and South Brother Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Millinocket, Maine.Read more
