This Shockingly Short And Simple Maine Hike Leads To An Epic View

The hikes we share using photos of Maine are epic and gorgeous, but not totally attainable for the average person sitting at their computer looking at photos. We get it. That’s why we’ve been on the hunt for hikes that fall into that sweet spot of “perfectly manageable.” How do we judge? It’s got to be A) gorgeous and indicative of Maine’s beauty, B) short because we’re not trying to strap on crampons and sweat through our shirts C) accessible from a major town and C) end with an incredible view. While there might be a few hikes that meet all of that criteria, one of our most recent favorites can be found at Bradbury Mountain in Pownal.

You'll find Bradbury Mountain State Park in Pownal, just next to Freeport. But, despite the fact that it's close to one of Maine's biggest tourist towns, it's surprisingly quiet and remote.

There are a ten different trails to explore here, each ranging in difficulty and distance. The longest is 1.5 miles and the shortest is .2 miles.

Most of the trails here are less than a half mile.

Today we're talking about the Summit Trail, which is considered one of the more challenging, but is only about .3 miles in length.

While quite short, there are two areas where you'll be going a bit uphill. The first is pictured here.

The second main uphill section, pictured here, comes as you've just about reached the summit.

The uphill portions all have rocks arrange to act as stairs, making it far easier to ascend.

And the route itself is beautiful, surrounding hikers in greens, yellows and reds depending on the time of year you're taking the hike.

And, once you get to the top the views will shock you.

For a hike that takes about 15-20 minutes, the views are unmatched.

The eye can see clear to Falmouth and the more rural parts of Freeport and Pownal offer trees upon trees upon trees.

Be sure to look towards the right where you'll see a sprawling farm area.

And, remember to bring snacks for the top. This view is worth sticking around for.

Bradbury Mountain State Park is located at 528 Hallowell Rd., Pownal, Maine. The park is open year round from 9 a.m. to sunset and offers picnic areas and camping. Learn more on their website.

For more outdoor adventures, check out these 10 other easy hikes in Maine. We love them and think you will, too!

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This Shockingly Short And Simple Maine Hike Leads To An Unexpectedly Epic View

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This Shockingly Short And Simple Maine Hike Leads To An Unexpectedly Epic View

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