Bradbury Mountain State Park

About Bradbury Mountain State Park

Bradbury Mountain State Park is a great place to spend a day or afternoon enjoying the magnificent views from the top or picnicking in the treetops. In 1939, the federal government bought the land on the west side of the mountain, north of Bradbury Lake, to use it as a state park.

Bradbury Mountain is the only national park in southern Maine that offers two shared trails, the Bradbury Trail and the North Fork Trail. The park attracts visitors who enjoy the picturesque view from the top of the mountain, as well as a variety of hiking, cycling and camping opportunities. This park is located on the west side of Bradburys Lake, north of downtown Portland, in the heart of the southernmost county of Maine, with a population of about 2,000.

Today, the forests of the park are home to a variety of plants and animals, and snowshoe rental is possible. Autumn is a busy time when visitors can watch peregrine falcons and eagles from the thermal spring and enjoy the view of autumn leaves from above. Bradbury Mountain, formed by glaciers, is the most outstanding natural feature of this park.