Maine · Hiking

Sentier Du Lac Caribou

Sentier Du Lac CaribouPhoto: Marie Thérèse Hébert & Jean Robert Thibault, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)
4.0 mi
one way
1,378 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Easy
difficulty
Sep
best months

Sentier Du Lac Caribou is a point-to-point trail spanning nearly 4 miles through Maine's natural landscape. This one-way route offers hikers a straightforward journey without the need to retrace their steps. Whether you're seeking a linear adventure or planning a shuttle hike, this trail provides a distinct Maine hiking experience.

  • Nearby · Sentier Du Versant Sud · Sentier Des Géants · Sentier De La Traversée
  • Best time to go · Sep

    Best time to visit Sentier Du Lac Caribou

    Best months: September. 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

      21° / 0°

      13 wet

    2. Feb

      24° / -1°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      34° / 10°

      12 wet

    4. Apr

      47° / 26°

      11 wet

    5. May

      62° / 38°

      14 wet

    6. Jun

      71° / 48°

      15 wet

    7. Jul

      76° / 53°

      15 wet

    8. Aug

      75° / 51°

      14 wet

    9. Sep

      67° / 42°

      12 wet

    10. Oct

      53° / 33°

      13 wet

    11. Nov

      39° / 23°

      14 wet

    12. Dec

      27° / 10°

      15 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Pittston Farm, ME, 42.9 mi away at 1,100 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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