The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from may until october. Katahdin is arguably the most beautiful mountain in the east, and serious hikers consistently select it as their most memorable hike in the northeast. Explore the best trails in baxter, iowa on traillink. Russell pond provides very good fishing in local ponds and access to wassataquoik stream, wassataquoik lake and several popular backcountry campsites. But as my trail family got closer to the park and the end of our thru hike, we were a bit confused with some of the rules. The heartland state trail parking for the trail is available in park rapids at red bridge park and heartland county park, dorset, nevis, akeley, walker, ericksons landing north of walker, steamboat landing public water accessrest area and cass lake. On another hiking trail related note, the baxter state park authority voted unanimously at their october 10 meeting to combine the turner and traveler mountain trail free zones into one zone. The park itself incorporates over 200,000 acres of mountain peaks and thick forest as well as numerous lakes, rivers and streams which eventually flow into some impressive waterfalls. It includes three section maps of the trail in maine. Alltrails has 44 great hiking trails, running trails, views trails and more, with handcurated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed. Four trail free zones totaling approximately 65,000 acres were. There is off street parking available on gardenia street and morris hunt drive.
The health and safety of our visitors and staff is of utmost concern to baxter state park. The baxter village trail system is a 9mile network of natural surface trails with occasional segments of mowed grass in the baxter village community. Katahdin lake trail in baxter state park act out with. Baxter state park scenic drive is a 44 mile moderately trafficked pointtopoint trail located near millinocket, maine that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. Click the link below for a detailed pdf downloadable map.
Katahdin area hiking baxter state park blueberry ledges. Leantos and tentsites must be reserved through the park website. If youre looking for a beautiful, remote hiking challenge, add this hike to your list. Hiking katahdin in baxter state park welcome to s guide to hiking katahdin 5,268 in baxter state park of maine. Riding injuries put unnecessary stress on medical systems that need all available resources to fight the virus, and group rides. The main draws of the area are hiking and photography, so if youre looking to get away from it all and explore one of the hardest stretches of the appalachian trail then baxter is certainly one of the best places. Baxter state park operates eight 8 roadside campgrounds and two 2 backcountry campgrounds. Baxter state park welcome to a magnificent obsession. Beginning on the appalachian trail, the trail to blueberry ledges veers off shortly after entering baxter state park. During the winter riding is allowed on the tote road, and the abol pond trail, which can make the approach to roaring brook much faster. Know before you go katahdin baxter state park friends of. We here at baxter state park are charged with upholding baxter s wishes. For more abo free baxter park south branch po general road and trail map of south.
In an effort to help you end your trip with the least amount of stress possible, i put together a quick playbyplay of the options you have for your last 15 miles on. We took a week to snowmobile the katahdin region and made sure we rode through baxter state park. This trail is the shortest route to baxter peak from a roadside trailhead. Mountain biking irresponsibly during the covid19 pandemic puts you and others at risk. Baxter state park trail map steven bushey, steve bushey on. Russell pond is the most remote campground in baxter state park and one of two backcountry campgrounds in the park.
Explore the best trails in baxter, minnesota on traillink. Baxter state park overview map baxter state park me mappery. Area maximum speed limit on all park roads unless otherwise posted. The trail guide is a textual description of the iat in maine from baxter state park to the canadian border. Baxter made it his lifes magnificent obsession to create, protect, and provide to the people of maine a wilderness haven encompassing some of the most rugged terrain in the northeast. The park was established by 28 donations of land, in trust, from park donor percival p. You cannot camp outside of designated campgrounds in baxter state park. Baxter state park day use hiking guide northern maine. There are 46 mountain peaks and ridges, 18 of which exceed an elevation of 3,000 feet, the highest being baxter peak at 5,267 feet.
Baxter state park millinocket 2020 all you need to know. Requires a free download of the avenza pdf maps app. The trail leaves baxter state park when it crosses abol stream just north of abol bridge 9 miles from katahdin stream campground. Baxter between the years of 1931 and 1962, eventually creating a park of over 200,000 acres 809 km. With more than 7 baxter trails covering 427 miles, youre bound to find a perfect trail like the soo line trail southern route or shingobee connection trail. General road and trail maps of baxter state park in maine. Baxter state park hiking trails baxter state park is a beautiful pristine park located in the heart of maine, an area also referred to as the maine highlands. Baxter state park now allows riding on the dwelly pond loop and sfma forest in addition to on the tote road. National geographics trails illustrated map of baxter state park combines. Remember to pick up your junior ranger manual while youre there. The park covers more than 200,000 acres, encompassing its own mountain range dominated by katahdin, maines highest mountain.
Paul bunyan trail map trail section information brainerd. The most difficult section on this trail would be the 0. Baxter state park hiking trails new england outdoor center. Most at guidebooks have a decent description of baxter state parks regulations and accommodations. Backpacking through baxter state park for my second annual baxter state park backpacking trip, i had planned to bring friends from all over the country to maine late in the season to show off the parts of the park that few outofstaters ever see. Learn why this landscape deserves such lifelong devotion. In this maine outdoor heritage fund supported project, the bureau of parks and lands is partnering with cornerstones of science, u maine s emera astronomy center and maine astronomers and trained naturalists to develop and offer star gazing programs at 12 maine state parks for campground guests and park visitors. Map corner of 1st baxter crossing and springmaid avenue. The 2mile, wellmarked trail climbs gradually through a beautiful birch forest to reach the waterfalls, open ledges, and a seemingly endless array of wild blueberries.
Looking for a great trail in baxter state park, maine. Dec 27, 2016 this trail is a part of the vast trail system of baxter state park, more than 200,000 acres of wilderness conserved by former maine gov. Park information amicalola falls state park amicalola falls state park is home to the southeasts tallest waterfall and one georgias seven natural wonders. Northwest basin trail is a hiking, trail running, walking adventure located in or near baxter state park, me. Baxter state park overview map baxter state park me. Centers for disease control cdc and prevention along with maine cdc and other public health officials. Offering a range of accommodations, including a majestic. There are 46 mountain peaks and ridges, 18 of which exceed an elevation of 3,000 feet, the. Sentinel link trail is a hiking, trail running, walking adventure located in or near baxter state park, me. Main park entrance fenton lake state park hal baxter trail. There are 46 mountain peaks and ridges, 18 of which exceed an baxter state park overview map see map details from baxter state park authority created 5102007. In response to the coronavirus covid19 pandemic, we are following recommendations from the u. With more than 77 baxter trails covering 492 miles, youre bound to find a perfect trail like the old creamery nature trail or c. We didnt get to do the paid loop around katahdin because they were closed however the rest of the park was fantastic and were looking forward to spending some time there during a.
This highlighted hike below goes over knife edge trail which can be extremely dangerous in certain weather and wind. Apr 27, 2017 baxter state park, like acadia national park, is a treasure of the state of maine. General road and trail map of the middle of baxter state park in maine. For additional copies of this map or other state trail maps, contact the. Amicalola, a cherokee indian word meaning tumbling waters, is an appropriate name for this 729foot cascade. Backpacking through baxter state park atlas guides blog.
Pick up a copy of the plants of baxter state park field guide to. The trail system features over 215 miles of trails popular with hikers, mountain climbers and naturalists. Map of paul bunyan and heartland state trails and facilities. For a map of katahdin lake trail and surrounding trails provided by the baxter state park authority, visit. Hiking katahdin requires an elevation gain of around 4,000. Not really a state park, it was a gift to the people of maine from just one person, percival p. It is administered by a special authority and is independently funded. We here at baxter state park are charged with upholding baxters wishes. For extended backpacking andor trail information, maps and trail guides can be purchased at park headquarters or in the campgrounds. Heres our beginners guide to the traveler loop in baxter state park, by willow.
Waterproof tearresistant topographic mapgovernor percival p. Alltrails has 44 great hiking trails, running trails, views trails and more, with hand curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed. Baxter state park authority, baxter state park trail head base map, appalachian trail histories. As part of the rei coop family, were dedicated to making websites and mobile apps that help outdoor enthusiasts connect, share information and get out into the places they love to play.
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