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Camping and Hiking in Maine
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Acadia National Park
Located in Maine on the rock-bound shore of Mount Desert Island.
Here you will find granite cliffs side by side with sand,
cobblestone beaches and glacier-carved mountains rising from the
sea, cupping deep lakes in their valleys. Blackwoods and Seawall
are the two campgrounds in Acadia. One vehicle, six people and
two small tents or one large tent are allowed at a campsite.
Hikers will find 120 miles of trails and 50 miles of carriage
trails for hiking and walking. For more information call
(207)-288-3338.
Grafton Notch State Park
Covers 3,112 acres and offers several hiking trails that extend
through this spectacular, scenic area at the end of the Mahoosuc
Range. The 2,000-mile Appalachian Trail passes through the park
on the way to the trail's northern terminus, Mt. Katahdin.
Sights include: Screw Auger Falls, Spruce Meadow, Mother Walker
Falls, Old Speck Mountain, and Moose Cave. Facilities include
picnic tables and grills. Telephone the park for more
information. May 15 through October 15 (207)824-2912; off-season
(207)624-6075.
Camden Hills State Park
Where the mountains meet the ocean. It offers 30 miles of wooded
hiking trails starting from five different trailheads.
Spectacular views of West Penobscot Bay await hikers from atop
Mt. Battie, Mt. Megunticook and Bald Mountain. A 112-site
camping area includes flush toilets and hot showers, picnic area
and rocky shoreline are all part of this unique park. For more
information call (207)236-3109 (May 1 - October 15) and (207)
236-0849 (October 16 - April 30).
Bigelow Mountain
Off Route 27, north of Carrabassett Valley and east of Stratton.
This range of mountains is approximately 17 miles long, with six
major summits on Maine Public Reserve Land. Various parts of the
range can be accessed by a network of trails, or adventuresome
hikers can challenge the 11mile Bigelow Loop. The northern
portion of this triangular loop is part of the Appalachian Trail
which traverses some of the peaks. Magnificent views over
Flagstaff Lake to Canada and the surrounding mountains and lakes
make this one of Maine's best vantage points.
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