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Maine
5.3 mi
Distance
1,587 ft
Gain
1h 50m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument
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What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Valley View Trail
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Valley View Trail is a scenic 5.3-mile out-and-back hike in Maine that rewards hikers with expansive vistas of the surrounding landscape. This moderate trail offers a mix of forest walking and open viewpoints, making it an excellent choice for those seeking panoramic valley views without extreme technical difficulty. The return journey follows the same path, allowing hikers to enjoy the scenery from different perspectives.
Valley View Trail
~3 min drive
Easy 2.4-mile out-and-back woodland walk with scenic views.
Hut Trail
~4 min drive
Quick out-and-back walk to a Maine hut shelter.
South Turner Mountain Trail
~11 min drive
Quick point-to-point climb to South Turner Mountain summit views.
South Branch Falls Trail
~14 min drive
Easy out-and-back waterfall hike in Maine.
Wassataquoik Stream Trail
~7 min drive
Point-to-point stream walk through remote North Maine Woods.
Caverly Lookout
~7 min drive
Short point-to-point hike to a Maine lookout with scenic views.
Knife Edge Trail
~16 min drive
Exposed alpine ridge traverse with dramatic views and steep exposure.
Little Messer Pond Trail
~7 min drive
Easy out-and-back pond walk in Maine, under half a mile.
Barnard Mountain Trail
~11 min drive
Short out-and-back summit hike with scenic Maine views.
Haskell Rock Pitch Portage Trail
~8 min drive
Brief portage trail to Haskell Rock Pitch water access in Maine.