Maiden Cliff
A clifftop lookout on the west side of Camden Hills, where a white cross overlooks Megunticook Lake, a favourite short hike among locals.
Maiden Cliff rises about 240 metres above Megunticook Lake. A white wooden cross at the top commemorates 12-year-old Eleanora French, who fell from the cliff in 1864. From the car park beside State Route 52, follow the Maiden Cliff Trail uphill for about 1.6 km (1.5–2 hours round trip, moderate difficulty) to reach the top. You can continue on the Ridge Trail to Mount Megunticook. The clifftop is bare rock with no railings and is slippery after rain, so keep a close eye on children. Entry is free, and the car park often fills up on summer weekends.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Mount Battie
- Camden Public Library & Amphitheatre
- Camden Hills State Park
- Camden Harbor
- Camden Snow Bowl
- Curtis Island Light
- Rockport Harbor
- Beech Hill Preserve