Maine is known as Vacationland, but whether you are visiting or local, AMC's Best Day Hikes Along the Maine Coast provides you with the tools to explore the rugged and scenic coast over 50 different trips, enjoying classic views, historical lighthouses, and abundant natural beauty. Walk through century-old stands of white pine in Vaughan Woods Memorial State Park. Trek Portland's finest green spaces. Traverse the ridges of Camden Hills State Park and Acadia National Park's Cadillac Mountain. Explore the shoreline of Downeast Maine, from the maritime forests of Roque Bluffs State Park to the bogs of Quoddy Head State Park. With the At-a-Glance Trip Planner and handy icons and stats included on every trip, you can easily pinpoint the ideal hike for you, whether you're looking for one near public transportation, that is universally accessible, great for kids, or more. Whether staying for a weekend or a lifetime, this book is a must-have resource for daylong adventures along the coast of the Pine Tree State. Inside You'll Find, 50 hiking trips for all ability levels and seasons, At-a-glance trip planner highlighting the best options for kids, dogs, universal accessibility, cross-country skiing, and more, Summaries of time, distance, and difficulty level for each hike, GPS coordinates for every trailhead and turn-by-turn directions for every hike, Detailed route map for each trip, showing parking areas, trails, and viewing highlights, Hiking and safety tips, including advice on what to carry in your pack, Essays on the natural and social history of the region.