Plan Around Baxter Peak
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Baxter Peak Details
Mount Katahdin, the tallest peak in the state of Maine, rises 5,268 feet above Baxter State Park as a monument to the wild nature of Maine's rugged north woods. The mountain and surrounding park were designated as a nature preserve almost a century ago and now encompass over 200,000 acres. The word Katahdin comes from a native language meaning "Greatest Mountain" and indeed stands up to the name with not one, but two peaks. Baxter Peak is the tallest of the two, making it the tallest point in the state.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Baxter Peak
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Katahdin
Katahdin was believed to be the home of the storm god Pamola, and thus an area to be avoided.
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Pamola
Pamola is a legendary bird spirit that appears in Abenaki mythology.
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Baxter Peak
Baxter Peak is the highest peak of Katahdin and the highest point in Maine.
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South Peak
Located in the southern section of the Baxter State Park and has an elevation of 5,240 feet.
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Cathedral Cut-off
This short cut-off is a connector trail that by-passes Baxter Peak.
