Whale Back Ridge Trail
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Maine · cumberland County

Whale Back Ridge Trail

Moderate preserve hike with mixed forest and ridgeline scenery.

Rating
Length
3.2 mi
Difficulty
4
County
cumberland
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About This Trail

A moderate 3.2-mile preserve hike along a forested ridgeline in Cumberland County, with mixed hardwood canopy and rocky outcrops providing filtered views of the surrounding Maine landscape. The trail traverses rolling terrain through oak and hemlock forest, offering a quieter inland hiking experience near southern Maine’s coast.

Location

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Coordinates: 43.9820347, -69.7254114
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Getting There

From Freeport, head to the South Freeport area. The Ridge Trail entrance is just north of the four corners in South Freeport on the right side of Pine Street. Park on South Freeport Road.

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