Kennebunk Bridle Path
- 0.7 mi
- round trip
- 98 ft
- climb
- 18 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
- Jun–Oct
- best months
Kennebunk Bridle Path is a short, out-and-back hike of about 1.4 miles on regional agency land in Maine, set within the Bridle Path (Mousam River Fishing Access) unit. The route rises from a low point of about 2 feet to a high of 18 feet, with the steepest stretch at roughly 0.5 miles in, where the grade reaches about 7 percent. The climb is gentle overall, with a total elevation gain of about 10 feet. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the nearby Kennebunkport weather station show July highs around 77°F and lows near 58°F, while winter highs stay in the low to mid 30s. Several other trails lie within a few miles, including Welch Woods Trail about 2 miles away and Laird-Northon Trail and Carson Trail at about 2.3 miles. Paddlers can reach the Kennebunk River, roughly 7 miles off.
Best time to go · Jun–Oct
Best time to visit Kennebunk Bridle Path
Best months: June–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
33° / 13°
11 wet
Feb
35° / 14°
9 wet
Mar
41° / 23°
11 wet
Apr
52° / 32°
12 wet
May
62° / 43°
13 wet
Jun
71° / 52°
12 wet
Jul
77° / 58°
11 wet
Aug
76° / 56°
10 wet
Sep
69° / 49°
10 wet
Oct
59° / 38°
12 wet
Nov
48° / 29°
11 wet
Dec
39° / 20°
12 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Kennebunkport, ME, 1.9 mi away at 20 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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