Hiking Trails
Hiking in the Greater Portland region means urban walks and island trails rather than high peaks. The city's small size makes the great outdoors readily accessible and its location on the shores of Casco Bay puts the islands in easy reach as well. Families and beginners will find plenty to explore here.


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Greater Portland region trails
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Bradbury Mountain State Park Pownal 6.5 miles adv. beginner
Hiking with kids: A recent hike to the summit of Bradbury Mountain offered as a reward some bright spring sunshine.
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Falmouth Nature Preserve Falmouth beginner
It's a sweet hundred acres of nature just off Route 88 in Falmouth.
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Fore River Sanctuary Portland 3.5 miles beginner
Easy trails bring nature to the city in this 85-acre preserve.
Fore River Sanctuary Portland 3 miles beginner
A winter hike in Portland
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Fore River Sanctuary Trail Portland 3 + beginner
Hiking with Kids: A fun hike through marsh and woods that leads to Jewell Falls.
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Fore River Trail Portland 1 mile beginner
Hiking with kids: This urban trail is a perfect place to let kids lead the way.
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Fuller Farm Scarborough beginner
A 180 acre preserve of fields and forest managed by the Scarborough Land Conservation Trust.
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Mackworth Island Falmouth 1.25 miles beginner
Where else can you sit or walk along the woods in a comfortable, continuous circle, looking out on the tide the entire time?
Mackworth Island Falmouth 1.25 beginner
Hiking with Kids: Between the beach, fairy houses and pet cemetery, Mackworth Island is a treasure for kids of all ages.
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Mountain Division Trail Windham 3.7 beginner
Hiking with Kids: The family braves the cold and hits a milestone Ñ their longest hike yet with the kids.
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Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park Freeport 5 miles beginner
Hiking with Kids: Wolfe's Neck amble offers myriad lessons
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