How many hiking trails are listed in Maine?

The directory currently includes 224 quality-checked routes in Maine, covering 2.2k km of mapped lines. These are routes with a traceable source, sufficient geometry and elevation data.

Which route ranks highest in Maine?

Appalachian Trail currently has the highest directory score in this set. Compare its distance, ascent and route type with International Appalachian Trail New-Brunswick and Sentier Frontalier 1 before choosing.

When should you hike in Maine?

Varies by region is the season stored for this place in the directory. It is not a live conditions report: consult the route source, land manager and local forecast before travelling.

Are there routes rated easy in Maine?

97 routes are rated easy by the directory’s distance-and-elevation model. The rating does not rule out rough surface, exposure or temporary hazards, so verify the individual route.

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Hiking trails in Maine

224 quality-checked hiking routes are currently mapped in Maine, United States. Together their route lines cover 2.2k km. The average route is 9.8 km with 202 m (663 ft) of recorded ascent.

224
Trails: 2.2k
Kilometres: 0
Parks: 1.6k m
Highest point

The directory difficulty mix is 97 easy (43%), 109 moderate (49%) and 18 hard or expert (8%). 32 routes (14%) are recorded as loops. Difficulty is calculated from available distance and elevation data; it is not a statement about technical terrain or current conditions.

The most frequent route tags are mountain (51), coastal (28), river (20), lake (10). The highest recorded point in this set is 1,599 m (5,246 ft). The place-level planning field lists varies by region as the preferred season; check each route and official notices for live access and weather. Appalachian Trail, International Appalachian Trail New-Brunswick, Sentier Frontalier 1 currently lead this page’s directory ranking, which uses route completeness and computed route scores rather than editorial field testing.

Choose by the details

How do these routes differ?

A closer look at the first 6 routes in this page’s default ordering. These comparisons describe this sample, not the entire destination or a field-tested recommendation.

Shortest mapped distance in this sample

2.4 km

Valley Peak Trail

Compare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.

Lowest recorded ascent in this sample

29 m

Canon Brook Trail

6 of 6 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.

Return logistics

0 recorded loops

Check start and finish for every option. An unknown shape does not mean a loop, and a loop does not establish access to its start.

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Comparison of the first 6 listed routes
Route	Distance	Ascent	Moving time	Shape
Appalachian Trail	414 km	8,667 m	111 hr	Point to point
International Appalachian Trail New-Brunswick	519 km	1,586 m	125 hr	Point to point
Sentier Frontalier 1	77.6 km	3,488 m	23 hr	Point to point
Valley Peak Trail	2.4 km	222 m	50 min	Point to point
Saint Sauveur Mountain Trail	2.9 km	68 m	42 min	Point to point
Canon Brook Trail	3.1 km	29 m	41 min	Point to point

Distances follow stored route lines; ascent and time are estimates. Current access, surface and technical difficulty need separate checks. How to turn a comparison into a shortlist.