Camden Maine Hiking Trails

Our Top 3 Trails in Camden Hills State Park

Camden Maine is not only known as the ‘Jewel of the MidCoast’, it is also known as where the ‘Mountains Meet the Sea’. The MidCoast area has so many great mountain and sea activities, Lighthouses, lobsters and hiking make for a fantastic  itinerary. This seaside village is home to a 5,710-acre public recreation area known as Camden Hills State Park. The park is a year-round destination for nature lovers and hikers. The park has views of the bay, lake, and surrounding hills. The trails vary in difficulty and perfect for any level of hiker. Not a hiker, no worries, take your car up the 2-mile auto road to the top of Mt. Battie for views of Penobscot Bay and the nearby islands.

Some of our favorite hiking trails in Camden Hills State Park.

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1. Maiden’s Cliff. – Maiden’s Cliff is a 1-mile moderate hike. The trail has streams and boulders
along the route making the trail a delight to meander. At the top, the 50 ft drop reveals Lake Megunticook in the distance. The iconic cross at the top is a tribute to the young maiden that had a fatal tumble from the cliff. The trail is a favorite of locals because the entrance to it is right across from Barrett’s Cove, a popular place to dip your feet or swim in the lake. 

     Getting there:

From Camden, travel north on US

Route 1 to the intersection of ME Route

52. Follow ME Route 52 north for approximately 2.8 miles. The parking area

for Maiden Cliff will be on the right.

2.     2. The Carriage Trail, and the Carriage Road Trail – One of the easiest trails in the park. Many young families with small children enjoy this 1.5 mile hike. The trail leads to the top of the auto road, that also leads to the Mt. Battie Memorial tower. The trail is a remnant of the road that visitors would travel to get to the historic Mt. Battie Hotel. 

Getting there:

From Camden, travel north on US

Route 1 to the intersection of ME Route

52. Follow ME Route 52 north for approximately 2 miles. 

The parking area

for Carriage Trail will be on the right

3.     3. Mt Battie Trail – The Mt Battie Trail is a difficult, but short hike to the top. This steep .5 mile hike is a favorite of locals because of the views that slowly reveal themselves are you get closer to the top. There are some steep rocks and may not be good for anyone that is afraid of heights. The view once again, is of Penobscot Bay and the nearby island.

Getting there:

From Camden, travel north on US

Route 1 to the intersection of ME Route

52. Follow ME Route 52 north 1 block.

Turn RT. on Megunticook Street

Follow Megunticook Street to the top

The parking area

for Mt. Battie Trail is at the top of the street.

 

After a long day of hiking, return to the Captain Swift Inn and relax by the fire pit or in your own private room. The trails are nearby and easy to find. The Inn has discounts and value-added promotions for 2020. Make your plans now. To see all Captain Swift Travel Promotions – Click Here. For a Camden Hills Hiking Trail Map – Click here.