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The South Portland Greenbelt, located in South Portland, Maine offers a small trail that ventures through the downtown area of South Portland and oversees views of Maine's Portland Harbor. This trail original started as short-line railroad track, but in the 1980s the track became deserted as oil companies were resorting to other means to transport there goods. In 1989 the city began building the trail that would be known as the South Portland Greenbelt. The trail allows local residents a means of travel to the local post office and shops, but it also lends itself as a small adventure to those that are looking to take a small adventure in the outdoors. |
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Written by Jackaline
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If you've never been to Bar Harbor or Acadia National Park, you have to go for a visit. It's simply marvelous! With over 120 miles of hiking trails, Acadia National Park is one of the most beautiful places I have been to. With views of Frenchman's Bay in the Atlantic Ocean and gorgeous mountains, this is a great place for a family vacation. You'll find something for everyone. In the mist of all the scenery, you'll find a well-known trail that gets it's name from it's look, a bee hive! This 3-mile round-trip hike can be strenuous, including iron rungs along the steep edges. The main entrance is about 100 feet north of Sand Beach. From the top of Bee-Hive trail you'll get almost a three hundred and sixty degree view of the incredible terrain. It's best if you bring a lunch and sit along the edge of one of the rocks. You can descend the mountain the same way or there is an alternate trail down the back side of the mountain.
Trail Condition: Rocky, Iron rungs
Length: approximately 3 miles round-trip
Difficulty: Moderately Strenuous
Directions: Take Route 3 into Mount Desert Island and park loop road to 100 ft north of Sand Beach |
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Bradbury Mountain in Pownal, Maine offers a great place for your family barbeques and overnight camping. There are various trails that venture to the top of the mountain. This state park is small, but offers a wonderful view of the town below from the top of the mountain. Not far from Freeport, Maine, this is a great quick hike for those looking for a small afternoon adventure after a morning at L.L.Bean or local shops. The park itself is 440 acres and offers a playground, a baseball field, and covered picnic areas. The trails are open to hiking, biking, horseback riding and most are even open to cross-country skiing. There are several trails that ascend and descend the mountainside so you won't have to take the same route back if you so choose. Across the road you will find 41 campsites. The overnight camping fee was reasonable and the self-selection of sites helps to make sure you have your privacy (though the park can get busy in the summer time). The park is open year round and charges a minimal fee of $2 for visitors.
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Condition: dirt, tree roots
Time: 20 minutes to the top of Bradbury Mountain on the most direct trail that ventures from behind the picnic tables.
Directions:
Take I95 to Durham/Pownal exit. Head north from the ramp onto ME 136. Turn left on to Pownal Road, after 4 miles turn right on Route 9. Continue on Route 9 for almost a mile. Bradbury Mountain will be on your left. |
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