The best walks and hikes in York County

An anchor to Windward. Walker's Point Estate (also known as the Bush Estate) is a private family estate and former summer White House of the Bush family in Kennebunkport, Maine. The estate has served as the summer residence of the Bush family for over a century, beginning with George Herbert Walker in the early 1900s. Walker's Point is not open to the public. You can drive by or stop briefly at the overlook. Vehicles are only allowed to park in the designated parking area; stopping on the road is not permitted. Alternatively, coming from Kennebunkport, park on the shoulder of Ocean Avenue and walk about a kilometer to the overlook. This is a beautiful coastal path that also includes a detour to St. Ann's Episcopal Church.

Strong legs and low gears needed to climb. Good views of the ocean, mountains of NH and the Maine forests from the top.

Mount Agamenticus is a 692-foot peak. There are no other peaks around this one, so you get great views over the surrounding area. The ride up to the peak is challenging, but it is worth the effort for the wonderful vistas at the top.

Nestled in the coastal beauty of Kennebunkport, Colony Beach beckons with its inviting shores. Situated opposite the Colony Hotel on Ocean Avenue, this public gem offers a serene escape. Meanwhile, nearby Goose Rocks Beach spans three miles, treating visitors to panoramic ocean vistas, island scenes, and the enchanting presence of marine and shorebird wildlife.

Knox Mountain is an 801-foot mountain with the Vernon S. Walker Wildlife Management Area. The trail begins wide and gradual and gets steeper and more narrow the further up the mountain you climb. It is only about a mile to the summit from the trailhead, but you can add on a bit of mileage if you hop on the dirt road a few hundred feet west of the trailhead off of Water Street.

The Hollis Road passes over the Saco River at Salmon Falls. There are great views along the river in both directions as you pass over the water.

Knox Mountain is a local favorite and hidden gem nestled within the expansive 4,000-acre Vernon S. Walker Wildlife Management Area, which also home to Abbott Mountain just south of here. Although the trail lacks blazes or markings, it is easily to get to the summit of this ~800 foot mountain. The main trail up begin from Water Street/Route 11 near 520 Water Street in West Newfield and is clearly marked by a sign for the state's wildlife management area. This trailhead is quite small so be prepared to carpool! The wide trail begins between two fields in the trees. After passing through a forest and over small stream via a footbridge, you cross a dirt road to continue on the trail. After passing a stone wall the trail begins to get more steep as you climb to an open summit with panoramic views. The total length of the trail to the summit is about 1 mile, but if you wish to add a little extra milage to your hike, there is a westward trail (marked as a Dead End) that provides an alternative view over farmland before the summit.

Second Hill is a small peak within Mount Agamenticus Conservation Region that tops out at 555 feet in elevation.