Bradbury Mountain State Park

birdwatching; picnicing; boating camping cross-country skiing hiking (trails) horseback riding hunting off-road biking self-guided trail snowmobiling watching wildlife campground group picnic shelter picnic area playground showers

Description

Bradbury Mountain State Park is a wonderful place to spend a day or afternoon exploring trails, taking in the magnificent view from the summit, or enjoying a picnic under a canopy of trees. One of the original five state parks, Bradbury Mountain was acquired by the Federal government in 1939.

Situated on Route 9 about halfway between Portland and Lewiston-Auburn, the park attracts visitors who enjoy picnicking, hiking and camping on its 800 acres of forested land. Bradbury Mountain is the only state park in southern Maine to offer shared-use trails for horseback riders, mountain bikers and snowmobilers. Snow shoe rentals are available.

Sculpted by a glacier, Bradbury Mountain is the park's most outstanding natural feature. Today the park's forest is home to a wide variety of plants and animals. Fall is a busy time at the park when visitors watch migrating hawks and eagles ride the thermals and enjoy the views of fall foliage from the summit. (Spring is best time to watch hawk migration, fall much less so.)

For a Trail Map (west side of Route 9)

For a Trail Map (east side of Route 9)

Trail Conditions.

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Activities

• birdwatching; picnicing; boating
• camping
• cross-country skiing
• hiking (trails)
• horseback riding
• hunting
• off-road biking
• self-guided trail
• snowmobiling
• watching wildlife

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Rules

• See Rules for State Parks and Historic Sites

Consider lending a hand. Contact us if you would like to help with stewardship or maintenance work.

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Services and Facilities

• campground
• group picnic shelter
• picnic area
• playground
• showers
• See Visitor Accessibility

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Special Considerations

Moving firewood can transport exotic insects & diseases that pose a serious threat to our forests. Don't transport firewood, buy it from a local source. Burn It Where You Buy It

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