The below hikes, waterfalls and scenic walks are listed in order by distance with the closest being first.
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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)
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
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 *
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
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).
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)
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
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.
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.
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.
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.