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Whether you’re a novice or an experienced trekker, there’s a hiking trail in Maine for you.
Here’s a look at some of the best hikes in Maine.
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Those who take on the challenge are rewarded with access to some of Maine’s most remote landscapes.
The trick is to travel counterclockwise and take the orange-marked trail up and the blue and white trails down.
Along the way, you’ll pass natural caves you’re able to duck into.
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The trail weaves through the woods, then ascends to open rocky ledges leading to the summit.
Mount Kineo
Mount Kineorises prominently out of Moosehead Lake, the largest lake in Maine.
The trailhead is located about 18 miles south of Oquossoc on an old railroad grade called Bemis Road.
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Thehike is short just a mile but a bit steep, and requires a few stream crossings.
The payoff, however, is sublime.
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