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Quiet, Uncrowded Trails in Maine
Maine has 47 trails with quiet, uncrowded running in this directory, across 24 cities and towns — Bangor, Falmouth, Brunswick, Portland and 20 more. Room to run intervals without weaving through walkers and bikes.
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Bug Light Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,563 reviews
Nearly 9 acres of green space with harbor & skyline views, plus a tiny lighthouse built in 1875.
Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,034 reviews
This large salt marsh & estuary features hiking trails, trees & many bird-watching opportunities.
Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,477 reviews
Park composed of woodland, estuary & rocky coast, known for guided nature walks & osprey-watching.
Bradbury Mountain State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,340 reviews
Small, glacial mountain with camping, plus trails shared by hikers, horses, bikes & snowmobiles.
Fort McClary State Historic Site
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,338 reviews
State historic site in picturesque surrounds known for its colonial-era military history.
Range Pond State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,098 reviews
Popular, family-friendly park featuring sandy swimming spots, picnic tables and a playground.
Bangor City Forest
4.8 ★★★★★ 856 reviews
650-acre recreational area featuring hiking & cross-country ski trails & a bog boardwalk.
Cascade Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 912 reviews
Scenic park featuring a picnic area & fountain, plus trails through a variety of pine trees.
Ferry Beach State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 771 reviews
White-sand beach with a picnic area & changing rooms, plus walking trails & nature programs.
Scarborough Beach
4.6 ★★★★★ 607 reviews
Ocean beach with lifeguards & a snack shack. With admission fee (state park passes not valid).
Mackworth Island State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 528 reviews
Tranquil haven with rocky beaches & shorebirds, plus a round-the-island trail & views of Casco Bay.
Broadway Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 564 reviews
Grassy park with an outdoor gym, playground and shady benches.
Maine Audubon
4.8 ★★★★★ 446 reviews
Nature preserve with trails for walking, wildlife viewing, and a gift shop.
Saco Heath Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 379 reviews
Wetland featuring a woodland trail with a boardwalk where visitors can look out for pitcher plants.
Wells Reserve at Laudholm
4.8 ★★★★★ 362 reviews
Conservation center featuring trails through woodlands & wetlands, plus historic farm buildings.
Brewer Riverwalk
4.7 ★★★★★ 286 reviews
Paved waterside trail featuring benches, flower gardens and chess sets.
Presumpscot River Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 240 reviews
Tranquil riverside park with a waterfall, hiking trails, for-leash dogs and open spaces.
Memorial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 240 reviews
Public park with a pond, skateboarding area, 2 pickleball courts, and summer concerts.
Androscoggin Riverlands State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 219 reviews
Relaxed state park featuring marked trails for hiking and ATVs, plus picnic tables.
Mayor Baxter Woods
4.6 ★★★★★ 211 reviews
Pine forested, dog-friendly park offering shaded trails for walking, running & cycling.
Chapin Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 191 reviews
Paved walking trails through a grassy space, plus a play area with slides and swings.
Fisherman's Walk
4.7 ★★★★★ 179 reviews
Scenic walking trail along a harbor, past homes, and under a bridge.
Thomas Knight Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 146 reviews
Small park overlooking the harbor and bridge, with benches, checker and chess tables.
Mill Brook Preserve Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 137 reviews
Scenic preserve featuring hiking trails, wooded areas and a brook.
Timber Point Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 132 reviews
Hiking area featuring a trail to a scenic ocean viewpoint and a 1700s estate.
Orris Falls Conservation Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 131 reviews
Hiking area, featuring a dramatic boulder, a waterfall and wooded trails.
Robinson Woods Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 119 reviews
Quiet walking trail winding through a nature reserve with mature pine & oak trees, ponds & wildlife.
David Rancourt River Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 103 reviews
Trail-covered and wooded area featuring beaches, a scenic overlook and river views.
Brown Woods
4.4 ★★★★☆ 101 reviews
Wooded park and scenic trail system that's kid-friendly and popular with dog walkers.
Shaw Cherry Hill Farm
4.7 ★★★★★ 78 reviews
Wide trails with wood carvings for hiking, running, and biking.
Walden-Parke Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 74 reviews
Nature conservation is a focus at this 410-acre area with many habitats including beaver wetlands.
Horton Woods
4.8 ★★★★★ 67 reviews
Kid-friendly, dog-friendly hiking area featuring scenic trails through wetlands and woods.
Eastern Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 59 reviews
Nature preserve with marsh, woods, and benches offering opportunities to walk and bike.
Woodward Point Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 55 reviews
Scenic protected woodlands featuring walking paths, plus fields, shore and bay views.
Whitman Spring Road Trail -- North Gate
4.7 ★★★★★ 47 reviews
Hiking area with a lakeside trail that's suitable for walking, running, and biking.
Maquoit Bay Conservation Land
4.4 ★★★★☆ 50 reviews
Mudflats and woods trail system with vistas of the bay where boat launches are present.
Central Penjajawoc Preserve
4.2 ★★★★☆ 50 reviews
Vast, 182-acre preserve of forests & fields offering a narrow walking trail in a tranquil setting.
Sebago to the Sea Trailhead
4 ★★★★☆ 11 reviews
Hadlock Community Forest
3.7 ★★★★☆ 6 reviews
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