Craig's Orchard Loop

Craig's Orchard Loop is a 1.05-mile loop hike in Maine, about 2 miles from the town of Monson. The trail is rated easy, with a total elevation gain of 131 feet and a total loss of 123 feet over the course of the loop. The climb is front-loaded, with the steepest stretch at about 0.95 miles, where the grade reaches 7 percent. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Greenville run to highs around 75°F in July and 74°F in August, with lows in the mid-50s. Winters are cold, with January highs near 23°F and lows around 5°F. Several other trails sit close by. Craig's Trail Loop and Arthur's Loop are both cross-country ski routes about 0.1 mile away, and the Meandering Moose and T-Rex Loop hikes are each about 0.3 mile off.