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Maiden Cliff

Short hike to overlooks of Megunticook Lake

Maiden Cliff

Short hike to overlooks of Megunticook Lake

Details

The Maiden Cliff Trail (1 mile, moderate) offers an ascent to some spectacular views from cliffs that tower 800' over Megunticook Lake. The trail gradually follows a brook for the first half-mile, after which the path takes a somewhat steeper climb, culminating at a plateau. The trail traverses open ledges at the top of the cliff, leading to a notable destination, where a large steel cross commemorates Elenora French.

Directions

Use Maiden Cliff Trailhead on Google Map - parking is off of route 52.

From Camden, travel north on US Route 1 to the intersection of US Route 1 and ME Route 52. Follow ME Route 52 north for approximately 2.8 miles. The parking area for Maiden Cliff will be on the right.

Cell phone reception is spotty. Parking can fill up quickly. If Parking fills up, alternate is available at Barrett's Cove Public Beach.

Bring water, and snacks, sturdy shoes.

Sunday, October 19, 2025
Camden, ME · Directions
Meet at 9:30 AM
Hosted by Cbetheuil
3/10 signed up

About this event

The Maiden Cliff Trail (1 mile, moderate) offers an ascent to some spectacular views from cliffs that tower 800' over Megunticook Lake. The trail gradually follows a brook for the first half-mile, after which the path takes a somewhat steeper climb, culminating at a plateau. The trail traverses open ledges at the top of the cliff, leading to a notable destination, where a large steel cross commemorates Elenora French.

Directions to the trailhead

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Use Maiden Cliff Trailhead on Google Map - parking is off of route 52.

From Camden, travel north on US Route 1 to the intersection of US Route 1 and ME Route 52. Follow ME Route 52 north for approximately 2.8 miles. The parking area for Maiden Cliff will be on the right.

Cell phone reception is spotty. Parking can fill up quickly. If Parking fills up, alternate is available at Barrett's Cove Public Beach.

Bring water, and snacks, sturdy shoes.

Who's going (3)

Sarjevane GUEST MEMBER
Sarjevane
Bremen, ME
StuckinNH GUEST MEMBER
StuckinNH
DUNBARTON, NH
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Questions about this event?

Questions for the host, Cbetheuil, about route details, carpooling, or what to bring? Ask in the event discussion below.

Event discussion

StuckinNH · Oct 15, 2025
Hi Cbetheuil, thanks for adding this hike. I'm temporarily in Waldo County and wanted to hike. I did mount Waldo on MOnday and that was a surprising nice hike.

My name is bruce

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