10.4 mi
Distance
3,976 ft
Elev. Gain
5h 23m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Baxter Peak via Saddle Trail unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
The managing agency is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 454 ft |
| High point | 5.2 mi | 1,595 ft |
| End | 10.4 mi | 454 ft |
Trail Details
- No dogs
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Reserve or permit
- Baxter State Park hiking and Katahdin parking reservation
Baxter State Park Authority
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Millinocket, ME · about 18 mi away
- County:
- Piscataquis County, ME
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
Nearby Trails
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Mount Katahdin via Hamlin Ridge
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Chimney Pond Trail
Baxter Peak via Saddle and Cathedral Loop
South Turner Mountain Via Sandy Stream Pond Trail
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