There are several miles of forested hiking trails here, including an easy 10-minute hike to a 485ft summit. It yields a spectacular view all the way to the ocean. There's good mountain biking, and bird-watching, plus camping as well. Located about 6 miles northwest of Freeport.
Bradbury Mountain State Park
Midcoast Maine
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