ノックス郡周辺のおすすめファミリーハイキング＆ウォーキング

small and quiet little town with a nice atmosphere and harbor

At the summit of Mt. Battie stands a stone tower, built in 1921 by the Mt. Battie Association. Previously, a hotel called the Summit House stood on this site since the late 19th century. Access was from the north via a carriage road, which was later expanded into a paved road to the summit with a parking lot. From the summit and the tower, we have a magnificent view of West Penobscot Bay and Camden Harbor under blue skies. https://maineanencyclopedia.com/mount-battie/

The Mount Battie Trail is advertised as a one-hour hike with a steep ascent from the south to the summit at approximately 240 m. The rain the day before and fog until midday make the ascent over the still-wet granite slabs in the forest a challenge (even more so on the descent). As the forest thins, we have the best view of the city by the bay, surrounded by dense forest as far as the eye can see. There is a small, free parking lot at the lower trailhead; we leave the vehicle in the village on Washington Street, also free of charge. The ascent over the steep rock slabs in the upper section is challenging in wet conditions. Surefootedness is required for the hike. https://www.hikingproject.com/trail/7040614/mt-battie-trail

This cute little waterside town boasts a very picturesque harbor. It comes as no surprise that Rockport is home to a community of artists who find inspiration in their beautiful surrounds. If you have time to stop in the town, keep an eye out for the statue of Andre the Seal who lived in the harbor until he died in 1986, and was the star of the 1994 film of the same name.

Fanstastic view (almost) over the entire Penobscot Bay! A Must-Do in this region.

Previously the site of a dairy farm, Erickson Fields Preserve offers a 1.4 mile trail network that winds through fields, gardens, and forest. Beech Hill Preserve can be reached via a connector trail. Along the trail, fitness stations are set up for visitors to use.

Adam's Lookout is reached via a short hike from Lincolnville along Adam's Lookout Trail. The viewpoint offers stunning views of Camden Harbor and dense forest of Camden Hills State Park. If you continue on from here, you will reach Ocean Lookout on your way to Mount Megunticook.

A rocky, rooty path up to Mount Battie, Tablelands Trail is not particularly steep and incredibly peaceful. I highly recommend taking it as an out-and-back or even adding it on to another trail to complete as a loop. Take extra care when wet as the trail can be slippery.