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Chimney Pond TrailThis trail is the most popular route to Baxter Peak, via Chimney Pond.
Hiking, Baxter National Park
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Hiking Stops and Trip Ideas
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Helon Taylor TrailThis trail is named after the former supervisor of Baxter State Park.
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Sandy Stream Pond TrailThis trail is one of the most popular trails for viewing wildlife, particularly moose.
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South Turner Mtn TrailThis trail is an excellent hike on a clear day, offering remarkable views of Katahdin from the summit.
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Roaring Brook Nature TrailThe Roaring Brook Nature Trail is a self-guided nature tour.
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Dudley TrailThis trail ascends Pamola Peak over very exposed boulders and at a very steep grade.
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Cathedral TrailThe Cathedral Trail offers the shortest climb between Chimney Pond Campground and Baxter Peak.
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Cathedral Cut-offThis short cut-off is a connector trail that by-passes Baxter Peak.
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Baxter Peak CutoffA safe shortcut in rough weather while traveling between Chimney Pond and Western slopes.
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Saddle TrailWhile this the best route to take to the Katahdin summit for the novice, it is by no means easy.
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Hamlin Ridge TrailThe Hamlin Ridge Trail provides the only direct access to Hamlin Peak.
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Hamlin Peak Cut-offA connector trail between the North Peaks Trail and the Northwest Basin Trail.
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North Basin TrailFor some terrific views this trail starts at .03 of a mile from Chimney Pond Campground.
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Katahdin Lake TrailThis level trail follows the old Katahdin Lake Tote Road from Roaring Brook Road to the lake.
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Martin Ponds TrailA shortcut between Daicey Pond Campground and the West Branch of the Penobscot River.
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Abol Stream TrailAccessible from the Appalachian Trail (northbound) near the West Branch of the Penobscot River.
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Kettle Pond TrailThe trail skirts the north shore of Abol Pond before crossing the Park Tote Road.
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Cranberry PondThis short walk starts winds through the forest to arrive at a small pond.
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Blueberry Ledges TrailA connector from the Appalachian Trail entrance at the park boundary near Abol Stream.
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Foss and Knowlton Pond TrailA shortcut between Daicey Pond Campground and the West Branch of the Penobscot River.
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Hunt (Appalachian) TrailThe Hunt trail denotes the official route of the Appalachian trail to Baxter Peak.
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Appalachian Trail (From Katahdin Stream Campground to Daicey Pond Road)The trail passes two small ponds that are frequented by moose.
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Appalachian Trail (From Daicey Pond Road to South Park Boundary)The trail starts at Daicey Pond Road, before crossing a field and entering woods.
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Daicey Pond Loop (Nature) TrailThis nature loop offers views of Katahdin and the mountains to the north.
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Grassy Pond Loop TrailOffers the opportunity to visit Daicey Pond and three remote trout ponds.
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Tracy and Elbow Ponds TrailThe trail follows and sker, skirting the shore of Tracy Pond.
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Daicey-Kidney Ponds Connector TrailThis short trail connects the complex of trails in the Daicey Pond area to the trails at nearby Kidney Pond.
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Kidney Pond Loop TrailThe Kidney Pond Loop trail serves at a "hub" for numerous other trails.
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Windy Pitch Pond TrailThis connector trail between Lilly Pad and Windy Pitch Ponds is most frequently accessed by canoe.
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Sentinel Mountain TrailThe summit offers expansive views of Doubletop, O-J-I, Barren, The Owl, and the entire west side of Katahdin.
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Celia and Jackson Ponds TrailProviding access to two remote trout ponds near the western boundary of the park.
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Slaughter Pond TrailSlaughter Pond is accessible with two approaches to the same trail.
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Doubletop Mountain TrailThe Doubletop Mountain trail begins at Kidney Pond crossing the Draper Pond Trail 0.3 miles in.
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Mt. Coe TrailThis can be difficult footing as the slide is gravel, loose rock, and large granite.
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North and South Brother Mountains TrailA part of the Klondike Basin, the North and South Brother Mountains are accessed by the Marston Trail.
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Pogy Notch TrailThe only connector trail between the north and central areas of the park.
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Wassataquoik Lake TrailOne of the longest trails in the park, it is an important connector between western and central areas.
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Northwest Basin TrailThis trail is long and hard, with steep descents, and several stream crosses.
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Grand Falls TrailThis scenic route begins at Russell Pond and ends at a junction with the Wassataquoik Stream Trail.
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Wassataquoik Stream TrailThe trail starts at the junction off of the Russell Pond Trail, 3.3 miles north of Roaring Brook Campground.
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Horse MountainThe trail originates on the Park Tote Road, .6 miles west from the Matagamon Gate.
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Trout Brook Mountain TrailThe trail begins with an ascent over a grassy slope before turning left and entering a cedar grove.
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Burnt Mountain TrailThe ascent begins gradually before becoming steep at mile 1.1. The summit is the trail's end.
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Dwelley Pond TrailThe trail begins at an old turnout and follows an old tote road to Dwelley Pond.
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Five Ponds TrailThe loop trail leads around the entire base of Trout Brook Mountain.
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Lower Fowler Pond TrailA short connector trail from the Five Ponds Trail to the Lower Fowler Pond.
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Wadleigh Brook TrailThe trail originates at the Park Tote Road, 1 mile west of the Trout Brook Crossing.
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Ledges TrailAlways hiked as a loop, the complete trail is 1.2 miles and utilizes part of the South Branch Road.
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Middle Fowler TrailHikers ascent to the east, crossing open ledges between Little and Big Peaked Mountains.
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Barrell Ridge TrailThis trail ascends steeply to the open summit with wide views of the northern area of the park.
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South Branch Falls TrailThe trail descends gradually through poplar and birch trees to the edge of a deep ravine.
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South Branch Mountain TrailThe trail leads to the partially wooded North Peak before descending and ascending to the South Peak.
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North Traveler TrailBegin a steep ascent through forest, across open ledges, and along the ledge of a ridge.
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Howe Brook TrailThe Howe Brook Trail is a beautiful valley trail between North Traveler Mountain and Center Ridge.
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Center Ridge TrailThe trail ascends steeply, following ledges across the face of a ridge.
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The TravelerThe complete loop utilizes three other trails - Pogy Notch, Center Ridge Trail, and the North Traveler Trail.
