Trails: There are 185 miles of wilderness trails including the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail at Mount Katahdin (elev 5,267 feet), a climb of 4,000 feet. Katahdin is also the southern terminus of the International Appalachian Trail that heads 700 miles north into Canada. Within the park there are 18 peaks over 3,000 feet in elevation.
Note: there are a limited number of parking spaces for access to day-use activities in Baxter State Park. Access fee: Vehicle entry pass $12 day/$37 season, no charge for Maine residents (2003/2004) Nearest town: Millinocket, ME (pop 7,000) Trail map: Available at the park and on their website Web site:Baxter State Park Authority Points of interest: Mount Katahdin (elev 5,267') Other activities: Swimming, canoeing Lodging: The park has two bunkhouses and several cabins for rent. Several sporting camps are located in the region. Millinocket has several choices of accommodations. Camping: Several campgrounds are in the park (reservations are recommended). A few commercial campgrounds are in the area. Getting to the trail: The park is about 20 miles north of Millinocket. Weather forecast:Millinocket Tourism info:Katahdin Area Chamber of Commerce Map of local region:Millinocket
Trail Name: Baxter State Park I have hiked there: Few I last hiked there in: Sept, 2002 Trails that I hiked: Five Ponds, Fowler Brook, Freezeout, Pogy Notch, Howe Brook, others. Favorite trails: Howe Brook. Spectacular rock formations. Best time to go: After the black flies are gone. Aug, Sept. Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 4 stars What I liked: Well marked, but not overused. What I disliked: Comments: Submitted by: CJK from: Massachusetts Date submitted: Jan 23, 2004
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Trail Name: Baxter State Park I have hiked there: Several I last hiked there in: Oct, 2003 Trails that I hiked: Roaring Brook, Chimney Pond, Dudley, Knife Edge, Cathedral, Saddle Favorite trails: Dudley Best time to go: Summer, it's cool up there, and in the fall it's very cold. Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 4 stars What I liked: The scenery was amazing, the trails were very well marked. What I disliked: There was nothing I disliked about the trails. Comments: If taking children, the best route to Baxter Peak is the Saddle Trail. It was very windy on knife edge and I reccomend not taking children under 14 on that trail. Submitted by: SLL from: Millinocket, Maine Date submitted: Dec 17, 2003
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