We all love Maine in the summer. The beaches, the lakes, the warm weather. In fact, we’d love some of that warm weather right about now! But, the fact that we’re only at the start of winter doesn’t have to bring us down. There’s plenty to do all year-round in Maine. Oftentimes you can find things to do in places you relegate to the summer. Segago Lake is a good example. The area might be known for summer camps, but if you head there now there’s still some opportunity for things to do. Hiking in the area can be lovely. Check out this list for some ideas.
- Douglas Mountain, Sebago
lizkdc / Flickr There are four trails on Douglas Mountain that will give you about three miles of quality hiking opportunity. At the summit you’ll see an observation tower built in 1925 with a nearby boulder featuring the Latin “NON SIBI SED OMNIBUS,” which means “not for one but for all.” That feels VERY Maine to us!
- Libby Hill Forest Trails, Gray
Libby Hill Forest Trails / Facebook This wonderful outdoor recreation area offers eight miles of trails that will take you through the former 1790 Libby Farmstead. The beautiful trails are maintained and are free to the public for hiking, running, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, mountain biking, horseback riding, and dog walking. Learn more by clicking here.
- Bald Pate Mountain Preserve, South Bridgton
rasudduth / Flickr This preserve located in South Bridgton is a wonderful place to spend a day. The entire preserve is comprised of 486-acres of forest and there are about seven miles of hiking that can happen across seven different trails. Learn more by clicking here.
- The Sebago to the Sea Trail
sebagotothesea.org The Sebago to the Sea Trail is almost 28 miles and runs from Sebago Lake and to Casco Bay predominately along the Presumpscot River. This is an often-forgotten, but wonderful way to see the area throughout the year. To learn more, click here.
- Raymond Community Forest, Raymond
Loon Echo Land Trust / Facebook This huge area is about 365-acres and covers a portion of Pismire Mountain and the forest adjacent to Crescent Lake. There are three trails that cover approximately 2.5 miles. After a hike to the summit of Pismire, you’ll be able to see from Crescent Lake to Rattlesnake Mountain, as well as bits of Sebago Lake. Learn more by clicking here.
- Rattlesnake Mountain, Casco
nicmcphee / Flickr Rattlesnake Mountain can be accessed a few different ways, but if you head off from Casco, you’ll be taking the Bri-Mar Trail. As you traverse the south side you’ll be treated to views of Crescent Lake, Panther Pond and Sebago. You can find the start of the trail by heading to Route 8. It’s about a mile south of where Route 8 crosses Route 11 in Webbs Mills.
If you’re looking for more proof that Maine is pretty great in the winter, check out our recent article about the record breaking snowman built here!
lizkdc / Flickr
There are four trails on Douglas Mountain that will give you about three miles of quality hiking opportunity. At the summit you’ll see an observation tower built in 1925 with a nearby boulder featuring the Latin “NON SIBI SED OMNIBUS,” which means “not for one but for all.” That feels VERY Maine to us!
Libby Hill Forest Trails / Facebook
This wonderful outdoor recreation area offers eight miles of trails that will take you through the former 1790 Libby Farmstead. The beautiful trails are maintained and are free to the public for hiking, running, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, mountain biking, horseback riding, and dog walking. Learn more by clicking here.
rasudduth / Flickr
This preserve located in South Bridgton is a wonderful place to spend a day. The entire preserve is comprised of 486-acres of forest and there are about seven miles of hiking that can happen across seven different trails. Learn more by clicking here.
sebagotothesea.org
The Sebago to the Sea Trail is almost 28 miles and runs from Sebago Lake and to Casco Bay predominately along the Presumpscot River. This is an often-forgotten, but wonderful way to see the area throughout the year. To learn more, click here.
Loon Echo Land Trust / Facebook
This huge area is about 365-acres and covers a portion of Pismire Mountain and the forest adjacent to Crescent Lake. There are three trails that cover approximately 2.5 miles. After a hike to the summit of Pismire, you’ll be able to see from Crescent Lake to Rattlesnake Mountain, as well as bits of Sebago Lake. Learn more by clicking here.
nicmcphee / Flickr
Rattlesnake Mountain can be accessed a few different ways, but if you head off from Casco, you’ll be taking the Bri-Mar Trail. As you traverse the south side you’ll be treated to views of Crescent Lake, Panther Pond and Sebago. You can find the start of the trail by heading to Route 8. It’s about a mile south of where Route 8 crosses Route 11 in Webbs Mills.
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