Cider Hill Maple Farm
Contact & location
Exeter, ME 04435
Where Cider Hill Maple Farm is located
Head into Exeter, ME and you'll come across Cider Hill Maple Farm on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of Maine's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
Most guests punch 247 Cider Hill Road, Exeter into their phone and let GPS do the work, the entrance is signed from the road and there's a parking area once you turn in.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding Penobscot County back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Exeter itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Cider Hill Maple Farm
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Cider Hill Maple Farm is a working apple orchard in Exeter, Maine. The listing below pulls together the practical details visitors ask about most, location, contact info, and whatever hours, varieties, or activities the farm has confirmed with us.
Pick-Your-Own Apples at Cider Hill Maple Farm
Pick-your-own is available at Cider Hill Maple Farm during the harvest window. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and settle up at the farm stand.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Cider Hill Maple Farm tracks the rest of Maine. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. The window most families aim for is the last two weeks of September into the first two of October, that's when Honeycrisp, Empire, and mid-season varieties usually overlap.
Peak-weekend crowds cluster around lunchtime, so either come early (before 10 a.m.) or late (after 3 p.m.) to skip the busiest hour. Weekdays are the most relaxed by a wide margin.
What to Bring
- • Cash (backup for the farm stand)
- • Closed-toe walking shoes
- • A light jacket or flannel
- • Sunscreen and a hat
- • Water bottles for the walk
- • Reusable bags for the ride home
- • A camera or phone charged for photos
- • Small bills for cider and donuts
Where Cider Hill Maple Farm is located
Head into Exeter, ME and you'll come across Cider Hill Maple Farm on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of Maine's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
Most guests punch 247 Cider Hill Road, Exeter into their phone and let GPS do the work, the entrance is signed from the road and there's a parking area once you turn in.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding Penobscot County back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Exeter itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Cider Hill Maple Farm
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cider Hill Maple Farm offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Cider Hill Maple Farm runs pick-your-own during the apple harvest. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and pay at the farm stand.
What else is there to do at Cider Hill Maple Farm?+
Beyond picking, Cider Hill Maple Farm offers pick-your-own.
Data source: Google Places · Confidence: High
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