Snowshoeing, Maine State

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A 21.5-mile network of easy-to-advanced hikes. At 730 acres, Bradbury Mountain State Park is one of the most popular in Maine, even in the winter.

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Rangeley Lake stretches a total of nine miles through the western mountains of Maine.

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Only five miles away from the busy coastal town of Freeport, Wolfe's Neck State Park is a 244-acre getaway.

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Though fly fishing dates back over many civilizations, many consider this area to be where it all began, and a glance at the map may give hints as to why.

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Along the bank of the Damariscotta River visitors will find Dodge Point Public Land, which includes 548 acres of shoreline beaches, small gulleys, and a freshwater pond.

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Pineland Public Land is now 600 acres of trails and forests, previously though, it was a working farm and school with a controversial history.

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Part of the largest ATV trail system east of the Mississippi, the 38.8 miles of the Southern Bangor and Aroostook Trail are a popular outdoor enthusiasts destination.

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The site of working communal farms, gardens, and trails for visitors.

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To protect and learn from the delicate ecosystems in our coastal regions, and to help educate the public about the importance of conservation.

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With easy and flat trails, the 14 acres of pristine forests along the Kennebunk River are the perfect spot to get in a nice walk through the woods.

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Located on nearly 80 acres of properties owned by the town of Kennebunk, the Murphy Preserve is contiguous with Wonder Brook Preserve, making this an excellent location for a short or longer stroll.

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Perfect for biking and walking in the summer and cross country skiing in the winter, the Sea Road Preserve and Bridle Path are an important part of the Kennebunk Land Trust.

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Not every town can boast having its own wildlife sanctuary right downtown, but the town of Kennebunk does.

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A wide-open 1.7-mile loop with sweeping views or plenty of opportunities to watch for wildlife.

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A nineteenth-century salt-water farm on the estuary of the Harraseeket River, is owned by Freeport Historical Society.

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140 acres of protected wildlife habitat only a mile from the downtown of the town of Freeport.

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11 acres with an easy mile trail network that most guests use for birdwatching and relaxing strolls.

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Over 4,000 feet of coast along the Middle Bay Cove.

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An easy path that heads out to overlook the Middle Bay.

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A moderate mile and a half of walking, the pathway follows the bedrock sheets of moss-covered peat down to the shores of Long Reach.

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A little over a mile of trails take hikers through the wetland areas and mixed wooded land.

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A 3.9-mile trail network with passage to a pond and its surrounding salt marsh and wetland habitat.

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A thriving location surrounded by salt marshes, visitors are more than welcome to walk, hike, snowshoe, or cross country ski through the sanctuary.

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Visitors are welcome to hike, bike, and explore the trails through the reestablished overgrowth of stoic giant pines.

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A short and easy half-hour walk through trees, fields, a cemetery, and a shrine.

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Made up of multiple trails looping their way through the grounds.

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A flat and easy walk, the Douglas Memorial Woods Conservation Area maybe only 22 acres but is still a quiet and peaceful place to visit.

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An 89-acre land area of wooded deciduous forest, leaf scattered floors, small rocky cliffs, and a perfect mountainous outlook.

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Simone Savage is the one to thank for the beautiful and diverse twenty six acres of the Savage Wildlife Preserve.

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Reminiscent of a southern swamp, the Orris Falls Conservation Area is a 171-acre property of wetland and rocky habitat.

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Located on a wetland heath of 1,600 acres, the actual preserve is only 145 acres large but provides enough variety for a range of flora and fauna.

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Totaling 229 acres, with two miles of conserved riverfront property, the Keay Brook Preserve borders both the Salmon Falls River and the Keay Brook.

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Following 2,000 feet of the Kennebunk River, the wildlife here is abundant.

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Though small, the area connects to two other popular conservation areas, making this a very popular spot for bird watchers to visit.

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Not far from downtown Kennebunk is a quiet and secluded area deep enough into the woods to make visitors feel as if they have traveled far away.

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Previously a large rolling field of blueberry barrens, it is now a protected stretch managed for wildlife conservation and community recreation.

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Claiming fame as both the highest point in Kennebunkport and the largest area of un-fragmented coastal forest.

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The three trails making up the network are easy to follow and offer rewarding little hikes.

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Tyler Brook Preserve follows it's namesake through marshy wetlands and scenic overlooks.

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One of the largest undeveloped areas where visitors can still view the natural landscape of beautiful Kittery, Maine.

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The entirety of the preserve is 70 acres, consisting mainly of woods.

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A 7.6-mile network of easy, moderate and strenuous hikes.

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All parts of a valuable system leading to the important Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge.

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An over 2-mile network following game trails, old wood tote roads, and crossing plank bridges and streams.

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A surprisingly serene walk along a network of routes only a few feet from US Route 1.

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A walk along this easy 1.7-mile loop will bring guests through a variety of soft and hardwood trees.

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A popular 3.9-mile moderate level trail.

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An easy, well-marked and nicely made series of walking paths.

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Popular at all times of the year for walking, biking, cross country skiing, and ATV riding.

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Waterboro Barrens Preserve is one of a kind in Maine.

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Approximately two miles of trails run over the gentle slopes of the 171 acres of Tatnic Hills Preserve.

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A large mass of deep sandy soil is the basis for the growth of the Warrens Barrens Preserve.

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Sitting along the South Acton Swamp, the Hobbs Farm Trail is a unique stroll for conservationists and wildlife observers.

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The Sousa Family Preserve totals 213 acres near the Walnut Hill Focus Area.

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From flying squirrels to exotic flowers, the Hilton-Winn Preserve has something for everyone.

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As a beautiful acreage of trees and meadows, the Highland Farm Preserve is popular at all times of the year.

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A nice and easy half-mile stroll through Maine's forested land.

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A neighborhood recreating area popular among bikers, runners, and dog walkers, the Greely Woods are the spot to be for a mid-afternoon stroll.

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Right on the shores of Chebeague Island, the 8.2 acres of Curit are preserved for visitors to enjoy tree-framed water views and to observe the coastal shoreline wildlife in action.

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Farwell Forest is part of a large forestry conservation effort in the region to keep Maine's woods and wildlife healthy.

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As a beautiful and secluded 39 acres, the Rock Ridge is an interesting preservation area in that it surrounds a subdivision.

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For those into history, birding, or leisurely strolls not far from home, the Evergreen Cemetery offers the perfect spot in Portland's center.

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As a path of non-motorized access, the Waterfall Trail was established for walking, hiking, biking, skiing, and snowshoeing on the way to and in the Rines Forest area.

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A 5.6-mile trail starting in the Wainwright athletic fields and ending in Bug Light Park in South Portland.

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Ferns, scenic water views, and old stone structures dot the Calderwood Trails.

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A scenic 1.2-mile trail leading to the Cousins River shores, the Cousins River Trail is an easy hike and welcomes guests.

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Left to its devices since the 1800s, Libby Hill Forest has an abundance of wildlife in its wooded hills.

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Once the site of an old landfill, the park is now grown and sculpted into a beautiful recreation area of woods, wetlands, and meadows.

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Sitting on 30 acres, the woods are mainly thick pine and feature easy and flat dirt trails for guests to casually stroll through.

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The Capisic Park sits on 18 acres of quiet and well-maintained land in Portland.

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The flat, dirt route runs 1.5 miles through Portland and is informally known as "Sandy Road."

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Mostly wooded, the route takes guests past the river and wooded wetland areas.

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A scenic walk and an interesting place to come to discover local history.

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An easy trail for hikers due to its short length of .8 miles.

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Opened in 1832, the Cumberland and Oxford Canals were a major project and industrial mechanism in Maine's history.

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The Intervale Preserve may be small with only a short half-mile loop trail, but the views along the way and the opportunities beside the Royal River abound.

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The 300 acres of Knight's Pond Preserve offers a little something for everyone.

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Broadturn Farm is open for the public to come and ask questions, pull a few weeds, or simply enjoy a walk through the flower fields.

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Totaling 3,100 acres, this massive wetland area is the largest saltwater marsh in the state.

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Two well-maintained trails run through the property here totaling approximately one and a half miles in length.

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In 1996 the 35-acre property was donated to the Scarborough Land Trust and now has a mile of walking trails running along streams and waterfalls for the public's enjoyment.

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Although there are trees scattered throughout the property, most of the land is a large and open wetland meadow.

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A historic 52-acre property that now functions as a nonprofit organization where visitors to the old farmstead will enjoy traversing the 2 miles of trails crossing brooks and passing hayfields.

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A nice getaway in Southern Portland, Hinckley Park has a network of loop trails totaling almost 3 miles where hikers come to enjoy some time in the park with friends and family.

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Another path decorating South Portland, the Trout Brook Nature Area hosts a short and easy trail system close to residential areas for locals to get out and enjoy.

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Totaling 40 acres, the Great Pond Trail provides for an exceptional way to experience the pond and its many habitats.

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Stonegate Trails run through 80 acres of woods and are primarily used as the connecting point between Robinson Woods and Fort Williams Park.

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The woods feature a 1.7-mile loop trail through the trees, a meadow, wetlands, as well as a pond.

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Totaling 250 acres, 22 of those are set aside as well maintained mixed-use sports fields.

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The Community Park features mostly woodland habitat with some waterfalls depending on the season.

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Easy trails pass through the well-maintained woods of the town of Falmouth known as the Hadlock Community Forest.

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Only a few minutes from Portland with an easy mile and a half of trails.

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Part of a section of land totaling 520 acres, the Blackstrap Community Forest is part of the largest block of protected area in Falmouth.

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With two and a half miles of easy to moderate routes, the Falmouth Nature Preserve is known as a great area for outdoor recreation.

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Not named for the most enthusiastic naturalist or decorated general of his era, but for his love of mushrooms.

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With a manmade freshwater pond as the backdrop to a tidal river and saltmarsh, the wildlife thrives here.

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A 136-acre preserve along the Sheepscot River with woodland habitat and 4,500 feet along the river's edge.

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1.2 miles of pathways running through 124 acres of flooded and upland conifer forests, open fields, and river land.

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Three and a half miles of trails between the Kennebec River Estuary and the Whiskeag Creek.

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The beautiful 5 mile Whiskeag Trail is for many the heart of Bath.

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Due to its location right in town, anyone following the Little River Community Trail is bound to run into a walker or two along the way.

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The 2.2-mile trail is relatively flat as it used to be a railroad track and is popular for bikers and walkers.

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This particular trail of 4.6 miles utilizes old railroad beds and passes by old-growth trees, small waterways, remnants of old farm walls, and beaver dams.

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The mudflats created by the tidal flow of the Cross River create the bulk of habitat for wildlife on the 19 acres of the Cross River Preserve.

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Old stone walls, mossy covered rocky ledges, hidden streams, and stunning island views are to be expected on a visit to the Linekin Preserve and Burley Loop

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As the name might suggest, the Ocean Point Preserve is filled with wetland habitat. With the large Tibbett's Pond as the showpiece of the picturesque location.

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A highly sought piece of land on the southern end of Barter's Island, the Porter Preserve was originally a homestead.

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Lying where the Damariscotta River, Kelly Brook, and the Pleasant Cove of Boothbay meet, the 22.5 acres of Saunders Preserve were donated for a loving naturalist, Marshall E. Saunders.

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Once the site of a former schoolhouse from 1840-1895, the 1.7-mile network of trails on the School House Pond Preserve are no longer filled with the laughter of school children.

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The largest of the Boothbay conservation areas, the 208 acres of the Zak Preserve are a popular visiting ground for both people and wildlife.

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A wildlife corridor occurs naturally where animals often migrate to and from certain locations.

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Saltwater farms were once the epitome of a typical Maine lifestyle.

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Totaling a little over 50 acres in easements and land parcels, the Penny Lake Preserve is close to Boothbay Harbor's downtown.

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The Pine Tree Preserve is one of the three of Boothbay that are located close to the town center.

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An escape to the rural side of Maine is exactly what visitors will encounter on a trip to the Purinton Homestead Conservation Area.

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A former dairy farm, the Red Rose Preserve is the first of its kind in Bowdoinham.

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Bass Rock Preserve is a small conservation area of only approximately 10 acres, but the location makes it an ideal site.

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The Bearce-Allen Preserve is a unique place to visit for those interested in the learning of conservation history and the natural ecology of the environment.

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For those in awe of Maine's magnificent rocky and wooded shores, the 120 acres of the La Verna Preserve are a must-visit.

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Close to the heart of Brunswick, Crystal Spring Farm is an excellent opportunity to get away from the town and out into a more remote setting.

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Created specifically with mountain bikers in mind, the trail network consists of an almost four-mile network of routes.

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The historic cemetery on Chase Preserve, the resting place of the Civil War soldier and property owner for whom the land is named.

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Now called Dresden, the old remnants of the settlement seen along the Pownalborough Courthouse Trails date back to 1761 when the first buildings were established.

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For those looking to get out and hike the various wooded and wetland areas of Edgecomb and the surrounding region, the River-Link system is just the place to stop.

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One look across the wildflower-covered fields of the Singing Meadows Preserve is enough for visitors to recognize the beauty of the area, and understand the reason for the meadow's name.

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The Martin Point Wildlife Reserve is open to the public thanks to the generosity of the Zeitlin family.

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Standing only as tall as 259 feet, this rocky outcropping may seem parse to some, but the mountain is the centerpiece of Higgins Mountain Preserve.

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Utilized by both the college, a science laboratory, and a sailing team, the peninsula and land occupy 113 acres situated along 2.5 miles of shoreline.

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The Midcoast Conservancy has worked hard over the years to join together the efforts of many to protect and create learning environments for over 13,000 acres of land.

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The 150-acre Stetser Preserve follows old logging roads and traverses gentle hills along its trails that equate to over two miles.

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A true historical pleasure, the Washburn-Norlands Living History Center is an undeniably unique experience.

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With unique tidal falls and an old railroad running through it, it is surprising the secluded getaway that the Griggs Preserve offers visitors.

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A small but spectacular piece of land on the Penobscot Bay, the 34 acres of the Ash Point Preserve provide for stunning views of the bay and the outer Ash Island.

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Palermo Preserve follows the wetlands, overflows, and drainage of the Sheepscot River, an important location for Atlantic Salmon.

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Once a 73-acre piece of property used for agriculture, the Bijhouwer Forest is now a quiet resting place of forgotten forest ponds and fields.

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Often visited for the many things to do and see, the reserve is unique in that it has the highest open viewing platform around.

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A 163-acre preserve located next to Bradley Pond, the headwaters of the Cathance River.