Hiking/snowshoeing recommendations in Southern Maine?

Submitted by Codshanks t3_1191pw8 in Maine

Looking for recommendations of hiking trails that are within 1.5 hours of Portland that would be good for hiking (and snowshoeing if necessary) in early March. I have rugged, backcountry capable snowshoes that can handle moderate elevation changes.

Any suggestions?

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Guygan t1_j9k09iv wrote

> Any suggestions?

I suggest that you wait until there’s snow.

Also, mainetrailfinder.com.

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Vexans t1_j9k0nof wrote

Vernon Walker wildlife management area in Shapleigh has hills and trails

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dghah t1_j9kb9se wrote

western maine is within that portland driving zone and has snow. We've done a lot of snowshow hiking on the local trails but we've also found a number of cross-country ski places that allow snowshoe trekkers and those places have been great for long "hikes" with various elevation options

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the_wookie_of_maine t1_j9kulpb wrote

Poland Spring Inn has several trails that are open to explore.

There is also Oxbow where you can explore, just around the corner...

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3490goat t1_j9kyqib wrote

The Portland water company has a bunch of land on the south side of lake Sebago with a ton of trails. About 30 to 40 minutes from downtown Portland

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pinetreesgreen t1_j9n4rx6 wrote

Plenty of trails near north conway nh, just about 1.5 for you to get to the white mountains from Portland. Dozens of trails off the kankamangus, or at great glen trails, Jackson ski touring snowshoe trails, bear notch if you don't mind paying $25 or so. But some trail heads in white mt national forest are free, or pretty cheap to park at ($5) off the kankamangus.

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VegUltraGirl t1_j9oqnyl wrote

Pleasant Mountain in Denmark/Bridgton area! Awesome hiking and lovely views!

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