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Kayak Casco Bay
Portland, Maine
4 mi
This kayaking adventure begins at East End Beach at the Eastern Promenade in Portland. There is an easy boat launch zone if you have your own sea kayaks, but if you need to rent, Portland Paddle is right at the launch zone! It is $45 for 2 hours with a tandem sea kayak, which is what we opted for.If you are not familiar with sea kayaking or how to a recover a capsized kayak, it is best to stay ...
Eastern Promenade and Prom Midslope Trail Loop
Portland, Maine
2.65 mi
/ 108 ft gain
Eastern Promenade and Prom Midslope Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Portland, Maine.
Back Cove Trail
Portland, Maine
3.61 mi
/ 197 ft gain
Back Cove Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Portland, Maine.
Mackworth Island Hiking Trail
Falmouth, Maine
1.4 mi
/ 66 ft gain
Mackworth Island Hiking Trail is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Falmouth, Maine.
Visit the Portland Breakwater Lighthouse (Bug Light)
South Portland, Maine
5.0
Built in 1855, (also known as 'Bug Light') the lighthouse was used as a breakwater to the bustling harbor of Portland during the booming shipbuilding era during the World Wars. The small size of the the breakwater eventually led to the lighthouse being decommissioned in 1943, but located in Bug Light Park, much of the history of the shipbuilding era still exists.
South Portland Greenbelt
South Portland, Maine
10.13 mi
/ 194 ft gain
South Portland Greenbelt is an out-and-back trail that is good for all skill levels located near South Portland, Maine.
Explore Spring Point Lighthouse
South Portland, Maine
4.7
1 mi
/ 39 ft gain
Being a less popular lighthouse out of the many in the greater Portland area, parking is easy and crowds are limited. Parking at Fort Prebble is ideal for a short walk to the lighthouse.
Completed in 1897, off the shoreline of Fort Prebble, Spring Point is a unique lighthouse with huge importance to the entry of the channel, of at the time, one of the busiest ports on the East Coast.
Definitely...
Baxter Woods Park Loop
Portland, Maine
0.84 mi
/ 105 ft gain
Baxter Woods Park Loop is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Portland, Maine.
Gilsland Farm Trail
Falmouth, Maine
1.74 mi
/ 85 ft gain
Gilsland Farm Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Falmouth, Maine.
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