Pogy Notch Trail
The only connector trail between the north and central areas of the park.
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Pogy Notch Trail Details
The only connector trail between the north and central areas of the park, this trail originates at Russell Pond Campground and terminates at the South Branch Pond Campground. The trail heads north, skirting Russell Pond shore. There are two immediate trail junctions - Wassataquoik Lake Trail at .1 miles and Grand Falls Trail at .2 miles. Continue out of the pond area headed north. At 1.4 miles, the trail crosses a small brook with open swampy area. Continue, and cross a deep gully with a large brook at 2.6 miles. The trail skirts Pogy Pond, and crosses a brook several times between miles 5.0 and 6.3. The trail passes beaver bogs between miles 6.8 and 7.2 before reaching the junction of the South Branch Mountain Trail. Continue on the Pogy Notch Trail, beginning an ascent to the Center Ridge Trail junction at 8.1 miles and the Howe Brook Trail junction at 8.5 miles and the North Traveler Trail at 9.2 miles before reaching the South Branch Pond Campground.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
9.6 miles
Estimated time
6 hours
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Pogy Notch Trail
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0.2 mi away
Wassataquoik Lake Trail
One of the longest trails in the park, it is an important connector between western and central areas.
0.2 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 Stream Trail
The trail starts at the junction off of the Russell Pond Trail, 3.3 miles north of Roaring Brook Campground.
0.5 mi away
Grand Falls Trail
This scenic route begins at Russell Pond and ends at a junction with the Wassataquoik Stream Trail.
1.3 mi away
Wassataquoik Stream (L)
Located in the Russell Pond Area. Two, four person lean-tos.
