Grand Falls Trail
This scenic route begins at Russell Pond and ends at a junction with the Wassataquoik Stream Trail.
Plan Around Grand Falls Trail
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Grand Falls Trail Details
A "u" shaped trail, this scenic route begins at Russell Pond and ends at a junction with the Wassataquoik Stream Trail. From Russell Pond, take the Pogy Notch Trail for .2 miles before bearing right onto the Grand Falls Trail. Follow past the north shore of Bell Pond, across a boggy area, before joining with the old Wassataquoik Tote Road. To go to the falls, take the side trail to the left for .4 miles. Continuing on the main trail, it turns upstream towards the southwest along the old tote road. At mile 2.8 the Ledge Falls offers a nice lunch spot with views of South Traveler Mountain. The trail terminates at the junction with Wassataquoik Stream Trail.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
3.5 miles
Estimated time
4 hours
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Grand Falls Trail
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Grand Falls Trail
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0.3 mi away
Russell Pond
The most remote campground in Baxter State Park and one of two backcountry campgrounds in the Park.
0.3 mi away
Wassataquoik Lake Trail
One of the longest trails in the park, it is an important connector between western and central areas.
0.5 mi away
Pogy Notch Trail
The only connector trail between the north and central areas of the park.
0.8 mi away
Wassataquoik Stream Trail
The trail starts at the junction off of the Russell Pond Trail, 3.3 miles north of Roaring Brook Campground.
1.4 mi away
Wassataquoik Stream (L)
Located in the Russell Pond Area. Two, four person lean-tos.
