Maine · Hiking

Kingfisher Loop

Kingfisher LoopPhoto: Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
0.5 mi
loop
10 ft
climb
279 ft
high point
Loop
route
May–Oct
best months

Kingfisher Loop is a short, easy loop in Sebago Lake State Park in Maine, managed by State Park and Recreation. The trail is 0.45 miles long, with a total elevation gain of about 10 feet, so it's a gentle walk that can be done in a few minutes. The loop is a low-lying route, with the low point at 268 feet and the high at 279 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.21 miles in, with a grade of 11 percent. That makes it a walk that's easy on the legs, with no real climb to speak of. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Windham run to highs around 80°F in July and August, with lows near 60°F. Winters are cold, with January highs around 29°F. Several other trails sit close by. Beaver Lodge Trail is 0.4 miles away, and Orange Link and Lookout Trail are each about half a mile off. For a longer outing, the Songo Wilderness Trail is roughly 0.7 miles away.

  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Kingfisher Loop

    Best months: May–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.

    1. Jan

      29° / 11°

    2. Feb

      32° / 11°

    3. Mar

      41° / 20°

    4. Apr

      53° / 33°

    5. May

      65° / 44°

    6. Jun

      75° / 54°

    7. Jul

      80° / 60°

    8. Aug

      80° / 59°

    9. Sep

      72° / 52°

    10. Oct

      58° / 40°

    11. Nov

      45° / 30°

    12. Dec

      35° / 20°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Windham 2nw, ME, 7.2 mi away at 443 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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