Carriage Trail

Carriage Trail is an easy out-and-back hike in Mount Kineo State Park in Maine, managed by State Park and Recreation. The trail is about 4 miles long, with a total elevation gain of about 38 feet, so it's a gentle walk that stays close to the same level for most of the way. The route starts at an elevation of about 1,041 feet and reaches a high point of about 1,078 feet. The steepest part comes at about 1.6 miles in, where the grade reaches about 21 percent. That short stretch is the only real climb on the trail, and the rest is mostly flat. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the Brassua Dam weather station, about 4.6 miles away, show July highs around 76°F with lows near 55°F, while winter highs stay in the 20s. North Trail starts just 0.1 mile away, and Bridal Trail and Indian Trail are both within about a mile and a half. West Outlet, a canoeing spot, is about 4 miles off.