Horse Mountain
The trail originates on the Park Tote Road, .6 miles west from the Matagamon Gate.
Plan Around Horse Mountain
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Horse Mountain Details
The trail originates on the Park Tote Road, .6 miles west from the Matagamon Gate and cars can park in the small clearing. The trail follows an old tote road, ascending gradually. At mile 1.2, the summit trail bears right. At summit the trail continues westward, descending to junction with the Five Ponds Trail.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
2.6 miles
Estimated time
2.5 hours
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Horse Mountain
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Horse Mountain
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0.5 mi away
First Lake (T)
Located on Matagamon Lake and reached by canoe or hike in.
0.5 mi away
Matagamon Gate
The Matagamon Gate is the northeastern entrance to the park.
0.9 mi away
Horse Mountain
Located in the northeastern section of Baxter State Park and has an elevation of 1,589 feet.
1.1 mi away
Horse Mountain East Lookout
A spur located on Horse Mountain in the northeastern section of Baxter State Park.
