7.7 mi from the trailheadKatahdin Brook Lean-to
Campground
Hike
North Basin Trail
- Passes Blueberry Knoll
- Inside Appalachian National Scenic Trail
- 2,812 ft of climbing
4.5 mi out & back · 2,812 ft gain · 5,255 ft high point · Very hard
From Appalachian National Scenic Trailhead via the Saddle Trail, the Cathedral Trail, and the Chimney Pond Trail (1.5 mi)
In Appalachian National Scenic Trail · ME · OpenStreetMap contributors
About this hike
This out and back trail from Appalachian National Scenic Trailhead reaches Blueberry Knoll, climbing 2,812 feet to 5,255 feet. Baxter Peak stands along the route.
Elevation
2,812 ft of gain round trip.
Highlights
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
- Blueberry KnollDestination · 2.3 mi in
- Baxter PeakAlong the way · 0.0 mi in
- Blueberry KnollAlong the way · 2.3 mi in
- South PeakNearby · 0.0 mi in
Nearby reading
Map
The hike from its start, the approach dashed. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.
Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Photos: Wikimedia Commons contributors, licensed as shown on each photo. Download the trail and feature data.
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