Blueberry Ledges Trail
A connector from the Appalachian Trail entrance at the park boundary near Abol Stream.
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Blueberry Ledges Trail Details
The Blueberry Ledges Trail is a connector from the Appalachian Trail entrance at the park boundary near Abol Stream that cuts north to Katahdin Stream Campground. From the park boundary, at the information kiosk, turn right onto the trail. It will pass a series of smooth, open granite ledges before a sharp right turn into a woods trail, where footing can be tough and slippery. At 1.8 miles the trail evens out along the crest of the ridge. After a short descent, there are two small books and yet more tricky footing due to large slippery boulders. The trail continues to descend, reaching the Birches Long-Distance Hiker campsite before the Park Tote Road and the Katahdin Stream Campground.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
4.4 miles
Estimated time
6 hours
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Blueberry Ledges Trail
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0.1 mi away
Abol Pond Trail
This trail can be hiked as a part of a loop with other trails.
0.3 mi away
Foss and Knowlton Pond Trail
A shortcut between Daicey Pond Campground and the West Branch of the Penobscot River.
0.5 mi away
Abol Stream Trail
Accessible from the Appalachian Trail (northbound) near the West Branch of the Penobscot River.
0.5 mi away
Appalachian Trail
The northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail is Baxter Peak on Katahdin.
1.0 mi away
Abol Falls
More correctly classified as a series of cascade features, the falls here become more waterfall or rapid-like depending on the time of year.
