Baxter Peak
Baxter Peak is the highest peak of Katahdin and the highest point in Maine.
Plan Around Baxter Peak
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Baxter Peak Details
Baxter Peak is the highest peak of Katahdin and the highest point in Maine. It features views in all directions from its rocky summit. The summit is the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail. It has an elevation of 5,267 feet. The summit was officially recognized by the US Board on Geographic Names as "Baxter Peak" in 1931.
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Nearby Parks Around Baxter Peak
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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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Cathedral Cut-off
This short cut-off is a connector trail that by-passes Baxter Peak.
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South Peak
Located in the southern section of the Baxter State Park and has an elevation of 5,240 feet.
