Pollywog Gorge

Featuring multiple cascading waterfalls, the Pollywog Gorge is a part of the Makanta Public Reserve near Millinocket.

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Pollywog Gorge Details

Featuring multiple cascading waterfalls, the Pollywog Gorge is a part of the Makanta Public Reserve near Millinocket. Accessible by foot, the 43,000 acres of land are popular for hiking, camping, hunting, and ATV and snowmobile recreation. Though Pollywog Gorge can be seen from a precarious outlook on the Appalachian Trail, the actual trailhead is located further along the way near Nesuntabunt Mountain.

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