Hiking Archives - Bangor Daily News

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It took me 9 years to finally find this remote Maine trail

by Carey Kish, Outdoors Contributor October 4, 2026October 3, 2026

The Lobster Lake hike is unique in that it’s one of just three in the Maine Mountain Guide that are accessible only by water.

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This remote Maine trail follows the route of a boy who survived 9 days lost in the wilderness

by Carey Kish, Outdoors Contributor September 13, 2026September 12, 2026

Fire tower offers perfect 360-degree views of Katahdin region

by Susan Bard August 26, 2026August 26, 2026

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I don’t like hiking or the ocean. Then I visited one of Maine’s most famous coastal walks.

by Al Raychard, Outdoors Contributor June 14, 2026June 13, 2026

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This wild stretch of Maine coast almost became a subdivision

by Carey Kish, Outdoors Contributor June 7, 2026June 6, 2026

Hike Barren Mountain for one of the best views in Maine

by Aislinn Sarnacki May 10, 2026May 11, 2026

1-minute hike: Kenduskeag Stream Trail in Bangor

by Aislinn Sarnacki April 18, 2026April 17, 2026

Outdoors Contributors

Texas hike revealed surprising connection to Maine’s mountains

by Carey Kish, Outdoors Contributor April 12, 2026April 11, 2026

Winter Activities

The must-have accessory for braving Maine’s icy winters

by Aislinn Sarnacki January 4, 2026January 3, 2026

Here’s one of the most challenging things about winter hiking

by Aislinn Sarnacki November 23, 2025November 22, 2025

Haunted hikes in Maine for spooky fun this Halloween

by Aislinn Sarnacki October 26, 2025October 25, 2025

14 easy ways to improve your safety while hiking

by Aislinn Sarnacki October 5, 2025October 4, 2025

I rated my recent Maine adventures with high school superlatives

by Aislinn Sarnacki October 26, 2024October 25, 2024

What to know about hiking Maine’s tallest volcanic mountain

by Aislinn Sarnacki October 12, 2024October 12, 2024

Maine woman rescued from New Hampshire trail after injuring hip

by Leela Stockley September 16, 2024September 16, 2024

A fire starter is an essential tool while hiking in Maine

by Aislinn Sarnacki August 21, 2024August 21, 2024

How to read a trail map

by Aislinn Sarnacki August 11, 2024August 11, 2024

10 places in Maine to hike with your dog

by Aislinn Sarnacki July 7, 2024July 7, 2024

Check out these trails that feature a variety of incredible plants

by Bangor Metro May 1, 2024April 30, 2024

8 places to hike in Maine where there’s no hunting

by Aislinn Sarnacki October 11, 2023October 10, 2023