Horse Mountain

The trail originates on the Park Tote Road, .6 miles west from the Matagamon Gate.

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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

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Horse Mountain

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0.0 mi away

Horse Mountain

2 parking spaces

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.