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Walks, Hikes, Waterfalls & Swimming Holes

The below hikes, waterfalls and scenic walks are listed in order by distance with the closest being first.   
​You can click on all light blue text for links to more information & details for planning adventures.
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Drive time 2 minutes (1 mile)  Bridgton, ME
Pondicherry Park: 66 acre nature preserve,  coolest covered bridge in New England at one of the entrances behind Reny's parking lot,  15+ obstacles free obstacle course off Willet Road entrance (Lakes Environmental Association Parking Lot)


Drive Time 2 minutes (1 mile) Bridgton, ME
Bridgton Town Beach: Playground area, beach and boat launch

Drive Time 8 minutes (6 miles) Bridgton, ME
Pleasant Mountain Hiking Trails: Between 2 and 4 mile loops, moderate to difficult hike
* Trail Map of Pleasant Mountain * 

Drive Time 10 minutes (7 miles) Bridgton, ME
​Bald Pate:  Hiking trails & views, 1-2 mile loops easy to moderate hike

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Drive Time 15 minutes (13 miles) Fryeburg, ME
Jockey Cap:  A short but steep hiking trail 1/2 mile out and back with gorgeous views.  Park next to Jockey Cap convenience store (they have lots of yummy food). 

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Drive Time 22 minutes (14 miles): Sebago, ME
Douglas Mountain: This 1.8 mile loop has stunning views of Sebago Lake, moderate hike.  Three dollar parking in lot
And the giant rock with Latin inscription:  Not for himself, but for all  (AMEN)

Drive Time 35 minutes (24 miles): Chatham, NH
Emerald Pool: 20 min. walk on a trail that opens to the beautiful Cold River and swimming hole, easy hike

Drive Time 28 miles (41 minutes): Conway, NH
Diana's Baths: 15 min. walk to gorgeous falls.  It is very busy on weekends in Summer- and if the parking lot is full, you can drive up Cathedral Ledge (5 minutes away) and check that out and return later.  The parking lot is fee $5 per car.

Drive Time 27 miles (40 minutes): Conway, NH
Cathedral Ledge:  You can drive up cathedral ledge for epic views or hike a two or four mile trail to the summit. At the base, Echo Lake State Park is a beautiful cauldron (15 acres) of water with a flat 1 mile loop around the lake. There is an entrance fee to the State Park.

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Drive Time 40 miles (1 hour): Newry, ME 
​Frenchman's Hole:  Another beautiful New England swimming hole.  There are smaller falls upstream.  Read about the place & directions from others when you google Frenchman's Hole. 

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    • Cafe: Nectar of Maine
    • Local Restaurants
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  • About
    • Owners & Staff
    • Art
    • History of the Resort
    • Photo Gallery
    • Contact
  • Events
    • Weddings
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