South Peak
Located in the southern section of the Baxter State Park and has an elevation of 5,240 feet.
Plan Around South Peak
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South Peak Details
Located in the southern section of the Baxter State Park and has an elevation of 5,240 feet. It does have trail access.
Difficulty
Low
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Nearby Parks Around South Peak
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Nearby Points of Interest Around South Peak
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0.2 mi away
The Knife Edge
In some spots nothing but the mountain's jagged spine is available as a foothold, not more than a few inches wide, lending to its very appropriate name.
0.3 mi away
Pamola
Pamola is a legendary bird spirit that appears in Abenaki mythology.
0.3 mi away
Katahdin
Katahdin was believed to be the home of the storm god Pamola, and thus an area to be avoided.
0.3 mi away
Baxter Peak
Baxter Peak is the highest peak of Katahdin and the highest point in Maine.
