Baxter Peak Cutoff
A safe shortcut in rough weather while traveling between Chimney Pond and Western slopes.
Plan Around Baxter Peak Cutoff
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Baxter Peak Cutoff Details
A safe shortcut in rough weather while traveling between Chimney Pond and Western slopes.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
0.9 miles
Estimated time
40 min.
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Baxter Peak Cutoff
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Baxter Peak Cutoff
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0.2 mi away
Cathedral Cut-off
This short cut-off is a connector trail that by-passes Baxter Peak.
0.4 mi away
Baxter Peak
Baxter Peak is the highest peak of Katahdin and the highest point in Maine.
0.5 mi away
Katahdin
Katahdin was believed to be the home of the storm god Pamola, and thus an area to be avoided.
0.5 mi away
Pamola
Pamola is a legendary bird spirit that appears in Abenaki mythology.
