Wassataquoik Stream Trail
The trail starts at the junction off of the Russell Pond Trail, 3.3 miles north of Roaring Brook Campground.
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Wassataquoik Stream Trail Details
Hikers should use extreme caution and judgement when deciding to hike this trail, as a ford is required and it can be very dangerous during the spring high waters or after a heavy summer rain. The trail starts at the junction off of the Russell Pond Trail, 3.3 miles north of Roaring Brook Campground. Bear right and follow an old tote road which parallels the south branch of the Wassataquoik. At 2.3 miles bear right, away from the south branch and towards the main stem of the Wassataquoik Stream. It is approximately 30 yards wide and should be forded here. On the other side of the stream turn left on the old Wassataquoik Tote Road and continue across Turner Brook, through several old fields to the trail end at the junction with Russell Pond Trail.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
3.9 miles
Estimated time
4.5 hours
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Wassataquoik Stream Trail
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Wassataquoik Stream Trail
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0.3 mi away
Pogy Notch Trail
The only connector trail between the north and central areas of the park.
0.5 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
Russell Pond
The most remote campground in Baxter State Park and one of two backcountry campgrounds in the Park.
0.8 mi away
Grand Falls Trail
This scenic route begins at Russell Pond and ends at a junction with the Wassataquoik Stream Trail.
1.2 mi away
Russell Mountain
Located in the central section of the Baxter State Park and has an elevation of 2,801 feet.
